The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to thank Inv. Lucas F. Grant 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 William J. Durham Jr. 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 Whitney O. Wasson 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 William E. Redd 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 Inv. Edward H. Cordes III for 5 years of distinguished service to this agency and the citizens of Richmond County.

Deputies Jerry Martinez and Deputy Tywann Brantley ,

    On November 7, 2015, at approximately 0032 hours, Deputies Jerry Martinez and Deputy Tywann Brantley were conducting surveillance on the Circle K (1998 Gordon Highway) due to a rash of Armed Robberies in the area.  While on surveillance, Deputy Brantley observed a heavy set black male come from behind the business and survey the parking lot.  Deputy Brantley then contacted Deputy Martinez and advised him of the suspicious activity.  Deputy Martinez arrived and observed another individual approach from the other side of the business wearing all black and a (Halloween Style) mask duck below the front window and entered the business.  Deputy Martinez approached the business and was able to view that the suspect was holding the clerk at gun point and demanding money.

   Deputy Martinez waited for an appropriate time to gain an advantage on the suspect and not place the clerk in harm’s way. Deputy Martinez then observed the suspect put the handgun down to his side and leaned over the counter to view the cash drawer.  Deputy Martinez then entered the business and held the suspect at gun point demanding him to drop his gun and get on the ground.  Deputy Martinez held his ground placing him in harm’s way, even after the suspect hesitated to put the gun down.  The suspect then placed his gun on the counter and got on the ground where Deputy Martinez was able to place him into custody. Deputy Tywann Brantley and Deputy Michael Sizemore were able to take the second suspect into custody. Both suspects were later interviewed by CID and confessed to four additional robberies that they had committed in the past two weeks.  Their actions are appreciated by this agency and the citizens of Richmond County for their quick response to our agency and community in the apprehending of these violent felons.

Congratulations to Deputy James A. Tredore on his promotion to the rank of Investigator.

Deputy Jason Saal:

On October 15^th, 2015 the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office Intelligence Bureau became aware of threats made by a gang affiliate who was conspiring to initiate confrontation at the Richmond County Fair. Although this gang affiliate was warned by deputies not to go to the fair, Deputy Saal observed this suspect on fairground property with a number of other connected subjects. Deputy Saal stopped the suspect and conducted a “Terry Frisk” for weapons. During the frisk, Deputy Saal found a Smith and Wesson 38 Special revolver concealed on the person of the suspect. It was later determined that the revolver had been reported stolen in a past residential burglary. Further investigation would reveal that the other subjects at the scene were in possession of burglary tools found inside their vehicle, and all suspects were connected to the Gangster Disciples Gang. This case has been referred to the District’s Attorney who is interested in these suspects being prosecuted on gang charges.   

This is a great example of teamwork and a proactive effort to prevent crime.  Proper dissemination of intelligence through the channels was the key in expediting success in this situation.  In this case, there is little doubt that a violent crime or worse was prevented. His actions are appreciated by this agency and the citizens of Richmond County.

Deputy Vashion Staley

On October 23, 2015 at 0250 hours, deputies were dispatched to 2415 Cunningham Drive in reference to shots fired. Enroute to the location, Deputy Vashion Staley saw a subject duck behind bushes and a tree at 1913 Tubman Home Road.  Deputy Staley stopped to investigate and found the subject on his hands and knees and a weapon underneath him. The weapon was a S&W M&P 9mm.  Approximately twenty minutes later a victim arrived at Georgia Regents Medical Center with a gunshot wound to the head. Investigators believe the subject that Deputy Staley apprehended is the shooter. The victim is brain dead, but still on life support and not expected to survive.

Because of Deputy Staley's attentiveness to the area enroute to the call and his extra effort to stop and investigate, a possible murder suspect and gun were taken off the streets of Richmond County. I would like to commend Deputy Staley for a job well done. Deputy Staley actions are appreciated by this agency and the citizens of Richmond County.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to thank Major Steven L. Stickland for 25 years of distinguished service to this agency and the citizens of Richmond County.