The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to thank Deputy Michael A. Alicea for 10 years of distinguished service to this agency and the citizens of Richmond County.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to thank Deputy Andre P. Dotton for 5 years of distinguished service to this agency and the citizens of Richmond County.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to thank Deputy Tavarus R. Young for 5 years of distinguished service to this agency and the citizens of Richmond County.

Congratulations to Corporal George T. Meyers III on his promotion to the rank of Investigator.

Congratulations to Deputy David B. Perkins on his promotion to the rank of Investigator.

Corporal James Ouzts is to be commended for his actions based on his part in the apprehension of two murder suspects.

  On April 12, 2016 Corporal James Ouzts was working special duty at the S Bar at 1505 North Leg Rd.  At approximately 0130 hours, Corporal Ouzts heard a gunshot come from the area of Idlewild Dr. and then drove toward the sound searching for any signs.  Corporal Ouzts observed a white Ford Taurus with a GA paper tag, occupied by two black males turning onto North Leg road with the headlights turned off. Corporal Ouzts initiated a traffic stop making contact with the driver and passenger. Corporal Ouzts explained to the driver that he heard a gunshot come from the area where the driver was just seen, and the driver gave Corporal Ouzts permission to search his person and the vehicle. As Corporal Ouzts had the driver exit the vehicle, the driver stated that there was a pistol in the vehicle. Corporal Ouzts recovered a black Ruger .357 magnum revolver with five live rounds and one spent casing that was located between the driver’s seat and the center console.  As Corporal Ouzts was securing the weapon and the driver in his car, dispatch put out a call for shots fired, one down on Idlewild Dr. Both subjects and the weapon were turned over to CID and the subjects were also charged with the murder of the victim on Idlewild Dr.  Corporal Ouzts took the initiative to respond to an incident that was beyond the scope of his special, and was able to catch two murder suspects before the incident was ever reported.

Corporal James Ouzts is a credit to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Augusta Richmond County.

Corporal Patrick Blanchard is to be commended based on his actions involving a subject on fire.

  On April 22, 2016 at approximately 0805 hours, Corporal Patrick Blanchard responded to 1206 Eisenhower Drive in reference to an alarm. While en-route to the call, dispatch advised that there was a male on fire at the residence. When Corporal Blanchard arrived, he found the sunroom on the rear of the home engulfed in flames and a male subject on fire attempting to crawl out. Corporal Blanchard was unable to reach the subject so he retrieved his fire extinguisher and returned to the subject. Corporal Blanchard and Gold Cross EMS were able to remove the subject from the rear of the house. EMS took over care of the subject while Corporal Blanchard continued to extinguish the fire until the Fire Department arrived on the scene. Although the victim later died from his injuries sustained in the fire, another resident of the home was uninjured in the fire and several animals were safely removed from the house. This incident serves as an example of how an otherwise routine call can turn into a dramatic situation.

Corporal Patrick Blanchard is a credit to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Augusta Richmond County.

Deputy Christopher Tucker is to be commended for his actions based on his part in the rescue of Individuals involved in a vehicle fire. 

   On Saturday, April 2, 2016 Deputy Christopher Tucker (T-8) was dispatched to the scene of a single vehicle accident on the 1800 Block of Gordon Hwy.  On his arrival Deputy Tucker found the vehicle in flames with a driver and three passengers still inside the vehicle.  Deputy Charles Cramer (T-15) arrived on the scene shortly after Deputy Tucker’s arrival to help with the incident. While Deputy Tucker was assisting the driver and the three passengers from the vehicle, Deputy Cramer gathered several fire extinguishers from additional patrol cars at the scene to keep the flames at bay.  Deputy Christopher Tucker’s and Deputy Charles Cramer's quick thinking and speed to react was instrumental in the rescue efforts. 

Deputy Christopher Tucker’s and Deputy Charles Cramer’s actions are in keeping with the highest standards of professionalism in the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and reflect the type of dedication, caring and hard work that makes this agency what it is and has us all striving to make it better.

Deputy Charles Cramer Jr. is to be commended for his actions based on his part in helping during a car fire.

   On Saturday, April 2, 2016 Deputy Christopher Tucker (T-8) was dispatched to the scene of a single vehicle accident on the 1800 Block of Gordon Hwy.  On his arrival Deputy Tucker found the vehicle in flames with a driver and three passengers still inside the vehicle.  Deputy Charles Cramer (T-15) arrived on the scene shortly after Deputy Tucker’s arrival to help with the incident. While Deputy Tucker was assisting the driver and the three passengers from the vehicle, Deputy Cramer gathered several fire extinguishers from additional patrol cars at the scene to keep the flames at bay.  Deputy Christopher Tucker’s and Deputy Charles Cramer's quick thinking and speed to react was instrumental in the rescue efforts. 

Deputy Christopher Tucker’s and Deputy Charles Cramer’s actions are in keeping with the highest standards of professionalism in the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and reflect the type of dedication, caring and hard work that makes this agency what it is and has us all striving to make it better.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to thank Susan A. Epps for 25 years of distinguished service to this agency and the citizens of Richmond County.