The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize Deputy Blondie Forrest for most improved on the Sheriff's Office physical fitness performance test for 2015.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize Deputy Charles Cramer Sr. for most improved on the Sheriff's Office physical fitness performance test for 2015.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize Sgt. Tersea Wills for most improved on the Sheriff's Office physical fitness performance test for 2015.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize Deputy Wes Stallings for most improved on the Sheriff's Office physical fitness performance test for 2015.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize Capt. Jack francisco for most improved on the Sheriff's Office physical fitness performance test for 2015.

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to recognize Cpl. Cindy Ashley for most improved on the Sheriff's Office physical fitness performance test for 2015.

Deputy Tricia Bourne,

On December 25, 2015, while on routine patrol, Deputy Tricia Bourne heard fellow Deputy Ty Dailey notify dispatch that he had been flagged down at the intersection of Deans Bridge Rd and Meadowbrook drive by a motorist in reference to his wife being in labor and worried that they would not make it to the hospital in time. Deputy Tricia Bourne was in the area and headed that way to offer assistance if needed. Upon arrival, Deputy Bourne found Mrs. Brittney Terry in the front seat of the vehicle in active labor and the babies’ head crowning. As Deputy Ty Dailey relayed information to dispatch, Deputy Bourne assisted Mrs. Terry with the birth of her son. Shortly after the baby was delivered EMS and the fire department arrived on scene. At this time Deputy Tricia Bourne placed the newborn on his mother's chest and turned the care of the infant and his mother over to EMS. Deputy Tricia Bourne also visited the hospital the next day to check on the mother and the child.

I would like to Commend Deputy Tricia Bourne for her fast thinking and desire to help someone in need. Because of her actions a mother delivered a healthy child without any complications to mother or child.

Sergeant Ronald Harden;

Officers were dispatched to University Hospital parking deck level 6 in reference to a subject threatening to jump. Upon arrival, Officers found the subject on the outside of the barrier wall standing on a 6” ledge and holding onto the wall for support. Sergeant Ronald Harden made contact with the subject and began talking with him. Several times he would lean out, hanging onto the wall to keep from falling. He stated he was just getting the courage up to let go. He then stood up on the wall, walking it like a tight rope and almost lost his balance. Sergeant Harden convinced him to sit down on the wall. He sat down with his back to the deputies. He had previously given a time frame of approx. 10 min and then he was going to jump.

Sergeant Harden continued to talk to him trying to encourage him to come back on the other side of the wall. Sergeant Harden positioned himself on his right side during the conversation. While talking with Sergeant Harden other deputies were able to ease up on the left side of him. Seeing an opportunity and fearing the subject would jump or fall at any moment, Deputy Jason McCall grabbed the subject and pulled him back onto the deck.  He was assisted by Deputy Brent Turner, Deputy Philip Clark, and Deputy Richard Justice.  The subject was taken into protective custody and transported to the emergency room. I feel that if not for the actions of all the deputies involved the subject may have jumped and a tragic end would have occurred.

Deputy Jason McCall;

Officers were dispatched to University Hospital parking deck level 6 in reference to a subject threatening to jump. Upon arrival, Officers found the subject on the outside of the barrier wall standing on a 6” ledge and holding onto the wall for support. Sergeant Ronald Harden made contact with the subject and began talking with him. Several times he would lean out, hanging onto the wall to keep from falling. He stated he was just getting the courage up to let go. He then stood up on the wall, walking it like a tight rope and almost lost his balance. Sergeant Harden convinced him to sit down on the wall. He sat down with his back to the deputies. He had previously given a time frame of approx. 10 min and then he was going to jump.

Sergeant Harden continued to talk to him trying to encourage him to come back on the other side of the wall. Sergeant Harden positioned himself on his right side during the conversation. While talking with Sergeant Harden other deputies were able to ease up on the left side of him. Seeing an opportunity and fearing the subject would jump or fall at any moment, Deputy Jason McCall grabbed the subject and pulled him back onto the deck.  He was assisted by Deputy Brent Turner, Deputy Philip Clark, and Deputy Richard Justice.  The subject was taken into protective custody and transported to the emergency room. I feel that if not for the actions of all the deputies involved the subject may have jumped and a tragic end would have occurred.

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.