The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to thank Deputy Justin Lacroix 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 Jose Ferrer for 5 years of distinguished service to this agency and the citizens of Richmond County. 

On March 17, 2023, Deputy Noah Johnson was en-route to the hospital with a subject when Deputy Johnson was flagged down by a motorist on the 3200 block of Deans Bridge Road. The motorist was in distress because her infant child could not breathe. Deputy Johnson instructed the female motorist to pull over. Deputy Johnson stopped behind her and exited his vehicle. As he approached, the female frantically exited the vehicle with a near lifeless child struggling to breathe. Deputy Johnson quickly called for EMS to be dispatched and then referred to his training, Deputy Johnson began performing necessary lifesaving skills to include the infant Heimlich maneuver. After several attempts, the infant began to breathe and then cry. Deputy Johnson then handed the child back to its grateful mother. Deputy Johnson turned the mother and child over to EMS once they arrived. He then returned to his vehicle and continued with his original transport. When asked about the incident, Deputy Johnson replied humbly, "It's just part of my job." Deputy Johnson's selfless service and dedication to duty reflects great credit upon himself and the Richmond County Sheriff's Office and is therefore worthy of recognition.

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

On March 19, 2023, Deputy Faith Cupp, Deputy Crystal Battle, and Deputy Austin Swiger, responded to a vehicle crash in the parking lot of the Post Office located at 3301 Wrightsboro Rd. Upon deputies arrival, they found a gray Kia Forte rolled over on its roof, with an elderly driver still seat belted upside down in the vehicle. The driver was unresponsive. The three deputies were able to get the driver out the vehicle and found her unresponsive. They started CPR and continued until EMS arrived. Sgt. Cody Turner, a 14-year veteran of the Augusta Fire Dept. and certified EMS and CPR instructor, stated the 3 deputies were Giving "High Quality" CPR. Due to the deputies quick and effective efforts, return of spontaneous circulation was obtained. The driver was transported to AUMC, where she is still in critical condition. 

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

On March 19, 2023, Deputy Faith Cupp, Deputy Crystal Battle, and Deputy Austin Swiger, responded to a vehicle crash in the parking lot of the Post Office located at 3301 Wrightsboro Rd. Upon deputies arrival, they found a gray Kia Forte rolled over on its roof, with an elderly driver still seat belted upside down in the vehicle. The driver was unresponsive. The three deputies were able to get the driver out the vehicle and found her unresponsive. They started CPR and continued until EMS arrived. Sgt. Cody Turner, a 14-year veteran of the Augusta Fire Dept. and certified EMS and CPR instructor, stated the 3 deputies were Giving "High Quality" CPR. Due to the deputies quick and effective efforts, return of spontaneous circulation was obtained. The driver was transported to AUMC, where she is still in critical condition. 

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

On March 19, 2023, Deputy Faith Cupp, Deputy Crystal Battle, and Deputy Austin Swiger, responded to a vehicle crash in the parking lot of the Post Office located at 3301 Wrightsboro Rd. Upon deputies arrival, they found a gray Kia Forte rolled over on its roof, with an elderly driver still seat belted upside down in the vehicle. The driver was unresponsive. The three deputies were able to get the driver out the vehicle and found her unresponsive. They started CPR and continued until EMS arrived. Sgt. Cody Turner, a 14-year veteran of the Augusta Fire Dept. and certified EMS and CPR instructor, stated the 3 deputies were Giving "High Quality" CPR. Due to the deputies quick and effective efforts, return of spontaneous circulation was obtained. The driver was transported to AUMC, where she is still in critical condition. 

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

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to thank Lt. Moses Cheatham for 25 years of distinguished service to this agency and the citizens of Richmond County. 

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to thank Sgt. Larry Thigpen for 20 years of distinguished service to this agency and the citizens of Richmond County. 

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to thank Teresa Collins for 20 years of distinguished service to this agency and the Citizens of Richmond County. 

The Richmond County Sheriff's Office would like to thank Sgt. Tomeka McCullus for 15 years of distinguished service to this agency and the citizens of Richmond County.