Deputy Jason Cunningham

On August 13, 2016, Deputy Jason Cunningham took a report for an entering an auto where several credit cards were stolen. The cards were subsequently used at various locations around Augusta. Deputy Jason Cunningham completed a thorough follow up, gathering information and video from these various locations. Deputy Cunningham then placed a BOLO for the subjects and the car involved. Deputy Cunningham also notified the Columbia County Crime Suppression Sergeant of the incident and all available descriptions. That night, the Columbia County Sheriff’s Office located a car and several suspects matching the information provided by Dep. Cunningham. Deputy Cunningham responded to the scene on his off time and identified the car and suspects from the video he had collected. The Richmond County Sheriff’s Office CID was notified and an investigation began. Deputy Jason Cunningham took a personal interest in the case and assisted CID with the investigation. As a result of Deputy Cunningham's action, the arrests led to the clearance of numerous entering auto cases in both Richmond County and Columbia County.