On February 12, 2022, Deputy Rose and Deputy Matthew Beach responded to a disturbance with all parties on scene. Upon both units arrival Dep. Beach knocked on the side/carport door of the residence. An unknown male inside the residence asked who it was at which time Dep. Beach replied” Sheriff’s Office”. After a couple of seconds there was a gunshot from inside the residence and a female started screaming. Dep. Beach yelled for Dep. Rose at which time he attempted to kick in the door to gain access. Dep. Rose was able to break the door in with his shoulder. Dep. Beach recognized a female lying on the kitchen floor along with a male subject on top of her with a handgun. Dep. Beach ordered the subject to drop the gun. Dep. Rose entered the residence behind Dep. Beach and they were able to place the male in custody without further incident. After taking the male subject into custody it was discovered the subject was the victim’s husband, and he had attempted to shoot her twice but failed. It was also learned that the suspect covered the female in gasoline and had threatened to set her on fire.

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

On February 12, 2022, Deputy Beach and Deputy Logan Rose responded to a disturbance with all parties on scene. Upon both units arrival Dep. Beach knocked on the side/carport door of the residence. An unknown male inside the residence asked who it was at which time Dep. Beach replied” Sheriff’s Office”. After a couple of seconds there was a gunshot from inside the residence and a female started screaming. Dep. Beach yelled for Dep. Rose at which time he attempted to kick in the door to gain access. Dep. Rose was able to break the door in with his shoulder. Dep. Beach recognized a female lying on the kitchen floor along with a male subject on top of her with a handgun. Dep. Beach ordered the subject to drop the gun. Dep. Rose entered the residence behind Dep. Beach and they were able to place the male in custody without further incident. After taking the male subject into custody it was discovered the subject was the victim’s husband, and he had attempted to shoot her twice but failed. It was also learned that the suspect covered the female in gasoline and had threatened to set her on fire.

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

On Thursday, June 24th 2021 at 1009 hours Deputy Quincy Cannon responded to a motor vehicle accident with injuries on Windsor Spring Rd just south of Tobacco Road. Upon arriving on scene and making contacting with the driver of an overturned vehicle, Deputy Cannon observed that the driver was missing his left arm and was losing a lot of blood. Deputy Cannon quickly returned to his vehicle and retrieved a tourniquet from the patrol car. Deputy Cannon was able to successfully apply the tourniquet to stop the bleeding prior to helping the driver out of the overturned vehicle. A follow up was conducted with AUMC on the driver on June 29th 2021. The medical staff was not able to re-attach his arm but he is now up walking around and is doing good with the recovery. If it was not for the quick decision to retrieve a tourniquet from the patrol and properly apply it above the amputated arm, I believe that the driver would have died due to this significant life-threatening injury.

The dedication, compassion and quick thinking that Deputy Cannon exhibited this day in saving a life makes him a valuable asset to the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office and the citizens of Augusta Richmond County.

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.