Deputy Travis Clark,

On March 4, 2018, Deputy Travis Clark responded to an apartment on Essie McIntyre Blvd. in reference to a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, Deputy Clark found the subject inside the residence with his son and daughter. The mother of his children was at the scene to retrieve the children.  Deputy Clark noted that the subject was acting erratic. Corporal Rzasa arrived on scene and was able to determine that the subject had no legitimization paperwork for the children. After learning this, the subject became agitated and stated that he was going to come out and kill everyone. Corporal Rzasa called for additional units, Deputies Alexander Morgan, Joseph Csria, and Elvin Thompson arrived quickly on the scene. The subject then threatened to kill his son and stated, "Everyone is going to die in here tonight."  Deputies could hear through the door the son screaming that he did not want to die and then screamed, "Daddy, NO!" Deputies entered the apartment, where the subject was found lying on his back with his arm around the neck of his son. Deputy Clark had to drive stun the subject with his Taser while other deputies attempted to free the child. The subject then began to physically fight and resist the deputies before being handcuff.

Investigator Kris Lapham,

On November 30, 2017, Investigator Kris Lapham was notified of unauthorized charges at various businesses over the last few days, with the RCSO’s Visa Credit Card in an amount totaling over $18,000.00.  Additional Investigators began responding to various businesses throughout neighboring counties to acquire video surveillance footage of possible suspects and purchase information from the card.  Video surveillance footage and purchase information from the card was obtained from over 10 businesses depicting at least two suspects involved in the use of the credit card information.  Investigator Lapham continued to work over the next several weeks with developed leads from other agencies in an attempt to learn the identity of the suspects. With the aid of law enforcement databases, contacts from other law enforcement agencies, criminal history records, and social media sites Investigator Lapham was able to identify both subjects involved in the crime and obtain arrest warrants. As the result of diligence and dedication, Investigator Lapham was able to make an arrest and solve the case.  

Investigator Kris Lapham is a credit to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Augusta Richmond County

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Corporal Matthew Mealing is to be commended for his actions based on his part in the apprehension of a murder/armed robbery suspect.

On October 5, 2017, at 0042 hours, a murder occurred on Fifteen Street at Harper Street.   The suspect was spotted on foot fleeing the scene, running across Fifteen Street towards Chaffee Avenue.   The path in which the suspect had taken was checked again by responding units for any overlooked evidence.  The victim’s purse was discovered in the rear of a parking lot on Chaffee Ave.  Corporal Matthew Mealing discovered marks in the dirt median going into the parking lot next to where the victim’s purse was located. Upon checking the bushes surrounding this area, Corporal Matthew Mealing located the suspect hiding in the bushes. A .22 magnum derringer was located in one of the suspect’s shoes. The suspect later admitted to committing the murder and armed robbery. As a result of team work and great investigative skills, the suspect was immediately taken into custody.

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

Deputy Jayson Williams,

Deputies Keith Inman and Jayson Williams responded to 3024 Washington Rd. on February 6, 2017, in reference to an unresponsive male in a vehicle. Upon arrival they discovered a male subject with a weak pulse and shallow respiration. A short time later the subject stopped breathing. Deputies Inman and Williams reacted quickly and began CPR on the subject until EMS arrived. Due to the prompt actions of the responding deputies, the subject was revived and started to breathe on his own again.

Deputies Keith Inman,

Deputies Keith Inman and Jayson Williams responded to 3024 Washington Rd. on February 6, 2017, in reference to an unresponsive male in a vehicle. Upon arrival they discovered a male subject with a weak pulse and shallow respiration. A short time later the subject stopped breathing. Deputies Inman and Williams reacted quickly and began CPR on the subject until EMS arrived. Due to the prompt actions of the responding deputies, the subject was revived and started to breathe on his own again.

Lieutenant Elijah Parker,

On December 13, 2016, Deputy Allen Crispin was patrolling the area around Young Forest Drive checking the neighborhood in an attempt to prevent burglaries. While patrolling, he noticed a suspicious black male subject in the backyard of 3301 Young Forest Drive running towards the side door of the residence. Due to Dep. Crispin's knowledge and familiarity with the community, he knew that the subject did not belong to that residence. Deputy Allen Crispin, Deputy Christopher Moore, Lieutenant Hal Hitchcock, Deputy Johnathan Gross and Deputy Mark Phillips gave chase and were able to apprehend the suspect after securing the area with a perimeter. Lieutenant Elijah Parker was informed by an unknown person that they saw three black males leaving a residence on Gerald Drive with one carrying a gun. Lieutenant Elijah Parker, Lieutenant Robert Silas and Lieutenant Danny Whitehead responded to the address and noticed a rear door open. When they entered the residence, they located a black male in the bathtub naked with a pillow case over his head and tied up. After further investigation, it was revealed that the subject Deputy Allen Crispin apprehended, along with two other subjects that were later identified, were responsible for the robbery. Due to great teamwork from all Deputies involved, these suspects were identified and arrested. 

Lieutenant Robert Silas,

On December 13, 2016, Deputy Allen Crispin was patrolling the area around Young Forest Drive checking the neighborhood in an attempt to prevent burglaries. While patrolling, he noticed a suspicious black male subject in the backyard of 3301 Young Forest Drive running towards the side door of the residence. Due to Dep. Crispin's knowledge and familiarity with the community, he knew that the subject did not belong to that residence. Deputy Allen Crispin, Deputy Christopher Moore, Lieutenant Hal Hitchcock, Deputy Johnathan Gross and Deputy Mark Phillips gave chase and were able to apprehend the suspect after securing the area with a perimeter. Lieutenant Elijah Parker was informed by an unknown person that they saw three black males leaving a residence on Gerald Drive with one carrying a gun. Lieutenant Elijah Parker, Lieutenant Robert Silas and Lieutenant Danny Whitehead responded to the address and noticed a rear door open. When they entered the residence, they located a black male in the bathtub naked with a pillow case over his head and tied up. After further investigation, it was revealed that the subject Deputy Allen Crispin apprehended, along with two other subjects that were later identified, were responsible for the robbery. Due to great teamwork from all Deputies involved, these suspects were identified and arrested. 

Lieutenant Hal Hitchcock,

On December 13, 2016, Deputy Allen Crispin was patrolling the area around Young Forest Drive checking the neighborhood in an attempt to prevent burglaries. While patrolling, he noticed a suspicious black male subject in the backyard of 3301 Young Forest Drive running towards the side door of the residence. Due to Dep. Crispin's knowledge and familiarity with the community, he knew that the subject did not belong to that residence. Deputy Allen Crispin, Deputy Christopher Moore, Lieutenant Hal Hitchcock, Deputy Johnathan Gross and Deputy Mark Phillips gave chase and were able to apprehend the suspect after securing the area with a perimeter. Lieutenant Elijah Parker was informed by an unknown person that they saw three black males leaving a residence on Gerald Drive with one carrying a gun. Lieutenant Elijah Parker, Lieutenant Robert Silas and Lieutenant Danny Whitehead responded to the address and noticed a rear door open. When they entered the residence, they located a black male in the bathtub naked with a pillow case over his head and tied up. After further investigation, it was revealed that the subject Deputy Allen Crispin apprehended, along with two other subjects that were later identified, were responsible for the robbery. Due to great teamwork from all Deputies involved, these suspects were identified and arrested. 

Lieutenant Danny Whitehead,

On December 13, 2016, Deputy Allen Crispin was patrolling the area around Young Forest Drive checking the neighborhood in an attempt to prevent burglaries. While patrolling, he noticed a suspicious black male subject in the backyard of 3301 Young Forest Drive running towards the side door of the residence. Due to Dep. Crispin's knowledge and familiarity with the community, he knew that the subject did not belong to that residence. Deputy Allen Crispin, Deputy Christopher Moore, Lieutenant Hal Hitchcock, Deputy Johnathan Gross and Deputy Mark Phillips gave chase and were able to apprehend the suspect after securing the area with a perimeter. Lieutenant Elijah Parker was informed by an unknown person that they saw three black males leaving a residence on Gerald Drive with one carrying a gun. Lieutenant Elijah Parker, Lieutenant Robert Silas and Lieutenant Danny Whitehead responded to the address and noticed a rear door open. When they entered the residence, they located a black male in the bathtub naked with a pillow case over his head and tied up. After further investigation, it was revealed that the subject Deputy Allen Crispin apprehended, along with two other subjects that were later identified, were responsible for the robbery. Due to great teamwork from all Deputies involved, these suspects were identified and arrested. 

Deputy Christopher Moore,

On December 13, 2016, Deputy Allen Crispin was patrolling the area around Young Forest Drive checking the neighborhood in an attempt to prevent burglaries. While patrolling, he noticed a suspicious black male subject in the backyard of 3301 Young Forest Drive running towards the side door of the residence. Due to Dep. Crispin's knowledge and familiarity with the community, he knew that the subject did not belong to that residence. Deputy Allen Crispin, Deputy Christopher Moore, Lieutenant Hal Hitchcock, Deputy Johnathan Gross and Deputy Mark Phillips gave chase and were able to apprehend the suspect after securing the area with a perimeter. Lieutenant Elijah Parker was informed by an unknown person that they saw three black males leaving a residence on Gerald Drive with one carrying a gun. Lieutenant Elijah Parker, Lieutenant Robert Silas and Lieutenant Danny Whitehead responded to the address and noticed a rear door open. When they entered the residence, they located a black male in the bathtub naked with a pillow case over his head and tied up. After further investigation, it was revealed that the subject Deputy Allen Crispin apprehended, along with two other subjects that were later identified, were responsible for the robbery. Due to great teamwork from all Deputies involved, these suspects were identified and arrested.