On May 18, 2021, Deputy Graham, along with Deputy Devante Brown and other units responded to Ridge Rd. in reference to a suicidal subject with a gun.  Deputy Brown arrived on scene first and made contact with the subject, who was sitting on his patio with a handgun in his lap.  The subject did not threaten to shoot anyone, however, he stated that he was determined to end his own life that day.  Deputy Brown and Deputy Graham engaged the subject in conversation.  At times, the subject responded amicably to the interaction.  However, during the course of the call, there were several moments where the subject put the gun to his chest and had his thumb on the trigger.  All involved held their composure and were able to talk the subject down.  Deputy Graham contributed to bringing the subject back from the brink by relating personal life experiences - some that would have been difficult for anyone to share.  The subject began to feel comfortable and relaxed.  An opportunity presented itself for less-lethal force to be used, and after deputies deployed Tasers, the subject was detained and later transported to AUMC.  Deputy Graham treated the subject with respect and dignity, as well as showed empathy for the pain he was suffering. This helped to contribute to the peaceful resolution of this situation. 

Deputy Graham is a credit to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Augusta Richmond County.

On May 18, 2021, Deputy Brown, along with Deputy Roger Graham and other units responded to Ridge Rd. in reference to a suicidal subject with a gun.  Deputy Brown arrived on scene first and made contact with the subject, who was sitting on his patio with a handgun in his lap.  The subject did not threaten to shoot anyone, however, he stated that he was determined to end his own life that day.  Deputy Brown and Deputy Graham engaged the subject in conversation.  At times, the subject responded amicably to the interaction.  However, during the course of the call, there were several moments where the subject put the gun to his chest and had his thumb on the trigger.  All involved held their composure and were able to talk the subject down.  Deputy Graham contributed to bringing the subject back from the brink by relating personal life experiences - some that would have been difficult for anyone to share.  The subject began to feel comfortable and relaxed.  An opportunity presented itself for less-lethal force to be used, and after deputies deployed Tasers, the subject was detained and later transported to AUMC.  Deputy Graham treated the subject with respect and dignity, as well as showed empathy for the pain he was suffering. This helped to contribute to the peaceful resolution of this situation. 

Deputy Brown is a credit to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Augusta Richmond County.

On May 20, 2021, Deputy DiFelice , along with Deputy Jamyle Grant responded to 3017 Old Lodge Rd. in reference to a domestic dispute. While on scene deputies were advised of the subject being outside of the residence.  Deputy DiFelice observed the subject at the rear of the residence with a shotgun.  Deputy DiFelice took cover with his firearm drawn, and Deputy Grant took cover near a vehicle with his firearm drawn. Deputies began speaking with the subject in an attempt to get the subject to put down the shotgun. This dialog continued when Deputy Grant asked the subject to calm down and to have another cigarette. The subject began to walk towards the vehicle in the driveway when Deputy Grant transitioned from his firearm to his taser. Deputy Grant was able to deploy his taser while other deputies were able to get the subject in custody. Through the efforts and training of Deputy Grant and Deputy DiFelice, they were able to control the situation, and resolve it with less lethal force.

Deputy DiFelice is a credit to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Augusta Richmond County.

Cpl. Eard Trimmingham,

On March 5, 2019, Corporal Eard Trimmingham, Deputy Prizette Presberry, Deputy Wallace Murphy and Deputy Richard Russell responded to 1241 10^th Street in reference to a house fire. Upon arrival, deputies found the home engulfed in flames and a female screaming from inside the front door of the residence. As Deputy Presberry got to the door, it was learned that she could not open it due to a locked deadbolt on a metal security door. Deputy Presberry went to his car, got a pry bar, and immediately pried open the door allowing the female to exit the residence. After the female exited the house, she advised Cpl. Trimmingham that a male subject was still inside. Cpl. Trimmingham returned to the front of the residence to attempt to locate the subject inside the home. Cpl. Trimmingham got down on the floor of the residence and crawled through the thick smoke finding the subject unresponsive lying on the floor.  Cpl. Trimmingham pulled the subject out with the assistance of other deputies. Once outside, Deputy Wallace Murphy and Deputy Richard Russell administered CPR until EMS arrived. The female subject was unharmed and the male subject was transported to Doctor's Hospital where he is in stable condition but on a ventilator. If not for the quick actions of these deputies, our community may have suffered the loss of two citizens.

Deputy Wallace Murphy,

On March 5, 2019, Corporal Eard Trimmingham, Deputy Prizette Presberry, Deputy Wallace Murphy and Deputy Richard Russell responded to 1241 10^th Street in reference to a house fire. Upon arrival, deputies found the home engulfed in flames and a female screaming from inside the front door of the residence. As Deputy Presberry got to the door, it was learned that she could not open it due to a locked deadbolt on a metal security door. Deputy Presberry went to his car, got a pry bar, and immediately pried open the door allowing the female to exit the residence. After the female exited the house, she advised Cpl. Trimmingham that a male subject was still inside. Cpl. Trimmingham returned to the front of the residence to attempt to locate the subject inside the home. Cpl. Trimmingham got down on the floor of the residence and crawled through the thick smoke finding the subject unresponsive lying on the floor.  Cpl. Trimmingham pulled the subject out with the assistance of other deputies. Once outside, Deputy Wallace Murphy and Deputy Richard Russell administered CPR until EMS arrived. The female subject was unharmed and the male subject was transported to Doctor's Hospital where he is in stable condition but on a ventilator. If not for the quick actions of these deputies, our community may have suffered the loss of two citizens.

Deputy Richard Russell,

On March 5, 2019, Corporal Eard Trimmingham, Deputy Prizette Presberry, Deputy Wallace Murphy and Deputy Richard Russell responded to 1241 10^th Street in reference to a house fire. Upon arrival, deputies found the home engulfed in flames and a female screaming from inside the front door of the residence. As Deputy Presberry got to the door, it was learned that she could not open it due to a locked deadbolt on a metal security door. Deputy Presberry went to his car, got a pry bar, and immediately pried open the door allowing the female to exit the residence. After the female exited the house, she advised Cpl. Trimmingham that a male subject was still inside. Cpl. Trimmingham returned to the front of the residence to attempt to locate the subject inside the home. Cpl. Trimmingham got down on the floor of the residence and crawled through the thick smoke finding the subject unresponsive lying on the floor.  Cpl. Trimmingham pulled the subject out with the assistance of other deputies. Once outside, Deputy Wallace Murphy and Deputy Richard Russell administered CPR until EMS arrived. The female subject was unharmed and the male subject was transported to Doctor's Hospital where he is in stable condition but on a ventilator. If not for the quick actions of these deputies, our community may have suffered the loss of two citizens.

Deputy Prizette Presberry,

On March 5, 2019, Corporal Eard Trimmingham, Deputy Prizette Presberry, Deputy Wallace Murphy and Deputy Richard Russell responded to 1241 10^th Street in reference to a house fire. Upon arrival, deputies found the home engulfed in flames and a female screaming from inside the front door of the residence. As Deputy Presberry got to the door, it was learned that she could not open it due to a locked deadbolt on a metal security door. Deputy Presberry went to his car, got a pry bar, and immediately pried open the door allowing the female to exit the residence. After the female exited the house, she advised Cpl. Trimmingham that a male subject was still inside. Cpl. Trimmingham returned to the front of the residence to attempt to locate the subject inside the home. Cpl. Trimmingham got down on the floor of the residence and crawled through the thick smoke finding the subject unresponsive lying on the floor.  Cpl. Trimmingham pulled the subject out with the assistance of other deputies. Once outside, Deputy Wallace Murphy and Deputy Richard Russell administered CPR until EMS arrived. The female subject was unharmed and the male subject was transported to Doctor's Hospital where he is in stable condition but on a ventilator. If not for the quick actions of these deputies, our community may have suffered the loss of two citizens.

Deputy Keli Runyon,

On February 15, 2019. Deputy Keli Runyon responded to a structure fire. Upon arrival, Deputy Runyon observed that building 900 of Pinnacle Place Apartments (500 Caldwell Dr. Hephzibah, Ga. 30815) was on fire. Deputy Runyon was advised by the property manager that an elderly female lived in apartment A and was also in a wheelchair. Deputy Runyon was able to gain entry into the residence of apartment A which was on fire. Deputy Runyon observed a female slumped over in a wheelchair unresponsive. She then pulled the female from the wheelchair getting her to the door. Deputy Guy Newman arrived on the scene and they were able to get the female outside and began CPR until Gold Cross arrived on scene. Deputy Keli Runyon and Deputy Guy Newman then went to the back of the burning building and found three individuals and one child still inside on the first and second floor apartments.  The remaining individuals were also brought to safety.

Due to the quick response of Deputy Runyon and Deputy Newman they were able to help render aid during a structure fire.

Deputy Guy Newman,

On February 15, 2019. Deputy Keli Runyon responded to a structure fire. Upon arrival, Deputy Runyon observed that building 900 of Pinnacle Place Apartments (500 Caldwell Dr. Hephzibah, Ga. 30815) was on fire. Deputy Runyon was advised by the property manager that an elderly female lived in apartment A and was also in a wheelchair. Deputy Runyon was able to gain entry into the residence of apartment A which was on fire. Deputy Runyon observed a female slumped over in a wheelchair unresponsive. She then pulled the female from the wheelchair getting her to the door. Deputy Guy Newman arrived on the scene and they were able to get the female outside and began CPR until Gold Cross arrived on scene. Deputy Keli Runyon and Deputy Guy Newman then went to the back of the burning building and found three individuals and one child still inside on the first and second floor apartments.  The remaining individuals were also brought to safety.

Due to the quick response of Deputy Runyon and Deputy Newman they were able to help render aid during a structure fire.

Deputy Michael Bracken,

On November 15, 2018, Deputy Michael Bracken was dispatched to a possible drug overdose. On arrival, Deputy Bracken was guided to the upstairs bathroom where the complainant was administering CPR to an unresponsive male.  The complainant advised Deputy Bracken that the male was her brother and when he fell asleep, she became alarmed by the way her brother began to breathe.  The complainant also stated that her brother uses Heroin and she believed he had overdosed. Deputy Bracken turned the subject on his side to clear his airway and then placed him on his back and administered 4mg of NARCAN while the complainant continued CPR.

Gold Cross responded and the subject was transported to AUMC for further treatment. Because of Deputy Michael Bracken's prompt response to render aid and to administer NARCAN to the unresponsive subject, a life was saved.

Deputy Michael A. Bracken is an asset to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Augusta Richmond County.