The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to thank Deputy Terry Skinner 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 Deputy Charles McJunkin 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 Deputy Byron Johnson 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 Randall Hardin 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 Mary Creel for 5 years of distinguished service to this agency and the citizens of Richmond County.

Congratulations to Deputy Ryan Ferguson on his promotion to Investigator.

Deputy Walter Lamkin 

On August 24, 2014, Deputy Vernon Gandy, Deputy Walter Lamkin and other deputies from the Housing Squad responded to 1013 Carrie St due to shots fired and several persons hit.  Deputies arrived on the scene approximately 30 seconds later and observed several persons lying in the roadway and the sidewalk with gunshot wounds. Deputies also observed a PT Cruiser speeding away from the scene. A stop was conducted on the vehicle by Deputy Gandy and Deputy Lamkin. The driver was determined to be the suspect in the shootings and was taken into custody. This subject also sustained injuries in the shootings.  The efforts of these Deputies are to be commended. Their quick response to the scene led to the identification and location of the suspect vehicle. The resulting traffic stop transpired without incident. The suspect in this case was taken into custody and charged with murder and 3 counts of aggravated assault. Their actions are appreciated by this office and all of Richmond County.

Deputy Vernon Gandy,

On August 24, 2014, Deputy Vernon Gandy, Deputy Walter Lamkin and other deputies from the Housing Squad responded to 1013 Carrie St due to shots fired and several persons hit.  Deputies arrived on the scene approximately 30 seconds later and observed several persons lying in the roadway and the sidewalk with gunshot wounds. Deputies also observed a PT Cruiser speeding away from the scene. A stop was conducted on the vehicle by Deputy Gandy and Deputy Lamkin. The driver was determined to be the suspect in the shootings and was taken into custody. This subject also sustained injuries in the shootings.  The efforts of these Deputies are to be commended. Their quick response to the scene led to the identification and location of the suspect vehicle. The resulting traffic stop transpired without incident. The suspect in this case was taken into custody and charged with murder and 3 counts of aggravated assault. Their actions are appreciated by this office and all of Richmond County.

 Deputy Brian Strickland,

On September 2, 2014 at 1143 hours, deputies responded to a burglary in progress at 210 Chatham Rd. A description was given by dispatch of a Gray Dodge Caravan as being the suspect vehicle. Deputy David Whelchel spotted the vehicle and followed it until Deputy Brian Strickland arrived. Deputy Strickland attempted to stop the Caravan but it fled to Warren Rd. where the suspects fled on foot. Deputy Strickland and Whelchel gave chase. Deputy Strickland, at great risk, chased the suspects across I-20. Deputy Jacob Green had responded to the area and joined in the foot pursuit. The suspects split up and one was captured in a field on Skinner Mill Rd. near Crossbridge Baptist Church by Deputy Steven Jones and Sgt. Tommy Usry. The second suspect was located in a closet in an apartment at 3188 Skinner Mill Rd. that belonged to his sister. All property taken in the burglary was returned to the owner. There was no injury or property damage in the incident. The actions of these deputies are to be commended for their quick response and relentless pursuit of these subjects which resulted in the prompt and efficient arrest of 2 burglary suspects.  The actions of these deputies have helped to make Augusta-Richmond County safer for our citizens and these arrests will assist with the clearance of other cases in the area.

Deputy Jacob Green (seen in photo)Deputy David Welchel, Sgt. Tommy Usry, Deputy Steven Jones (all others not in photo)  

On September 2, 2014 at 1143 hours, deputies responded to a burglary in progress at 210 Chatham Rd. A description was given by dispatch of a Gray Dodge Caravan as being the suspect vehicle. Deputy David Whelchel spotted the vehicle and followed it until Deputy Brian Strickland arrived. Deputy Strickland attempted to stop the Caravan but it fled to Warren Rd. where the suspects fled on foot. Deputy Strickland and Whelchel gave chase. Deputy Strickland, at great risk, chased the suspects across I-20. Deputy Jacob Green had responded to the area and joined in the foot pursuit. The suspects split up and one was captured in a field on Skinner Mill Rd. near Crossbridge Baptist Church by Deputy Steven Jones and Sgt. Tommy Usry. The second suspect was located in a closet in an apartment at 3188 Skinner Mill Rd. that belonged to his sister. All property taken in the burglary was returned to the owner. There was no injury or property damage in the incident. The actions of these deputies are to be commended for their quick response and relentless pursuit of these subjects which resulted in the prompt and efficient arrest of 2 burglary suspects.  The actions of these deputies have helped to make Augusta-Richmond County safer for our citizens and these arrests will assist with the clearance of other cases in the area.