On Friday, the Newton County Sheriff’s Workplace (NCSO) took the night to acknowledge and thank these throughout the group who’ve devoted themselves to the well-being of Newton County this yr with its thirteenth annual awards ceremony.
The NCSO, below the management of Brown, awarded a lot of the power with Years of Service Awards and acknowledged important milestones from one to 35 years of serving and defending.
“Know that the Workplace of the Sheriff always – not generally – always are keen to hold out our elementary duties, and that’s to serve and to guard the residents of this nice county,” Brown mentioned. “That’s our job, and we’ll proceed to do it, and we’re going to attempt to do it seamlessly.”
The visitor speaker for this yr’s ceremony was Alfonzo Williams, the sheriff of Burke County. Williams, who has a virtually 30-year profession in regulation enforcement, spoke extremely of Brown, stating that the Newton County sheriff units the usual throughout Georgia.
“Sheriff Brown embodies the very essence of dedication and repair and management,” Williams mentioned. “For many years, he has been a steadfast protector of the lives of the folks of Newton County, demonstrating an unwavering dedication to this neighborhood. His imaginative and prescient has not solely illuminated the trail for Newton County deputies, however he has additionally set a typical for regulation enforcement throughout the state and throughout this nation.”
Award Recognition
The NCSO awarded a number of Deputy of the 12 months Awards, first divided by division after which one total award. These awards are introduced to those that have been with the company for at the least two years and “greatest exemplifies the qualities, traits and the effectiveness of the skilled deputy.”
By division, the Deputy of the 12 months awards went to:
- Mickey Kitchens, Felony Investigations
- Marley Stephens, Crime and Intelligence Analysts
- Marlisha Hawkins, Detention
- Paulette Mcleod, Workplace of Skilled Requirements
- Diana Luong, Uniform Patrol
- Avery Williams, Particular Investigations
The general Deputy of the 12 months Award was introduced to Patrick Gilbert.
A number of different particular person awards have been introduced subsequent:
- Rookie of the 12 months: William Wright
- Detention Rookie of the 12 months: Portia Birch
- Worker of the 12 months: Brandy Burch
- Teacher of the 12 months: Patrick Gilbert
The Purple Coronary heart Award is given to a member of the NCSO who’s severely injured or wounded whereas performing regulation enforcement duties. This yr, the Purple Coronary heart Award was given to Delarion Partitions.
Final November, Partitions responded to a home violence name, the place he needed to chase a fleeing suspect. Whereas in pursuit over uneven and wooded terrain, Partitions fell, breaking his leg.
“Regardless of his harm, he selflessly put himself in hurt’s method to shield the residents of Newton County and assist his staff,” mentioned Mandy Peters, the deputy presenting the awards. “The suspect was later apprehended by deputies. Corporal Partitions’ actions exemplify his unwavering dedication to the security and well-being of the neighborhood.”
A number of Meritorious Service Awards have been handed out as nicely. These are given to those that face circumstances that might result in severe harm however carry out an “excellent act,” or to somebody who exhibits “a efficiency of valor” that requires them to go above and past typical duties.
The primary Meritorious Service Award was given to Chardelle McFarlin, Willie Beneficial properties and Dustin Wooten. The trio had responded to a residence the place a person fired a shot at them. McFarlin returned fireplace, hitting the person. The three deputies secured the person, offering him with medical help.
“The actions of those deputies went above and past, in the end saving lives,” Peters mentioned.
One other Meritorious Service Award was introduced to Joshua Hicks, Tony Howard and Odalis Alberto for his or her laborious work fixing a case.
Moreover, Alberto acquired a second, particular person Meritorious Service Award for helping within the aftermath of the Apalachee Excessive College capturing. Alberto was known as upon to place her bilingual expertise to work, talking with youngsters struggling to speak and serving to additional the investigation.
“Investigator Alberto’s willingness to go above and past for others demonstrated her deep look after the folks she serves,” Peters mentioned. “Investigator Alberto takes immense pleasure in her position, not simply inside Newton County, however the broader neighborhood as nicely.”
Three people have been introduced with Life Saving Awards. These are given to those that carry out life-saving actions.
Troy Mason was one recipient for administering chest compressions when responding to a name the place somebody was affected by cardiac arrest. Mason carried out a number of rounds of CPR till EMS arrived. The person has since recovered.
A second Life Saving Award was introduced to Patrick Gilbert. Gibert responded to a automotive crash the place a driver underwent a medical emergency, inflicting them to lose management of their automobile. Gilbert cleared the driving force’s airway and used tools to maintain the driving force respiratory till EMS arrived. Docs agree that Gilbert’s early intervention saved the driving force’s life.
The ultimate Life Saving Award went to Chaplain Dr. James Walden Sr. for offering life-saving support to a lady who collapsed in a restaurant the place he was consuming.
The NARCAN Life Saving Award is a subcategory Life Saving Award that’s introduced to people who administered NARCAN, successfully saving someone struggling a drug overdose. This award went to seven folks:
- Selvin Bruce
- Devin Bullock
- Tim Dickerson
- Patrick Gilbert
- Billy Leazer
- Avery Williams
- William Wright
The Humanitarian Award is introduced to somebody making a optimistic impression in Newton County, selling human welfare. Jack Redlinger acquired this award for his work bringing the county collectively by occasions.
Years of Service Awards
Moreover, awards got to many on the NCSO for his or her years of service. Recipients and years are as follows:
One 12 months of Service:
- Shawanda Arnold
- Don Marie Bell
- Msytia Brown
- Kawana Dixon
- Brandie Duston
- Trevor Dunston
- Kathy Esque
- Treatha Fox
- James Hardeman
- Eddie Hosey
- Pavielle Inglett
- Andrea Johnston
- Christopher Legislation
- Chardelle McFarlin
- Fernando Mendoza
- Aquinas Mountain
- Troythomas Myers
- Kiktah Smith
- John Swiney
- Davon Syndor
- William Wright
5 Years of Service:
- Shelton Herbert
- Christopher Kelley
- Joseph McClarin
- John Smith
- Timothy Smith
- Eric Threets
- Markita Vaughn
- Delarion Partitions
- Wayne Watts
10 Years of Service:
- Freddie Main
- Earl Nesbitt
15 Years of Service:
- Keith Brown
- Jerry Carter
- Patricia Fitts
- Haley Giles
- Donald Jones
20 Years of Service:
- Robert Gordon
- George Jefferson
- Loretta Lynch
- Joey Salers
- Brice Smith
25 Years of Service:
- Mark Well mannered
- Clay Stevens
- Sharron Stewart
35 Years of Service:
A number of people additionally celebrated their retirement, receiving recognition for his or her years serving the neighborhood. They’re:
- Jacqueline Cobb
- William Gordon
- Larry Harris
- Earnest Rogers
Virginia “Ginger” Stabile was additionally honored posthumously. Stabile died in November, and her household accepted recognition on her behalf, with the auditorium honoring her with a second of silence.
“Ginger was particular to all of us on the Newton County Sheriff’s Workplace,” Peters mentioned. “Thanks once more for all that you just gave to us by our expensive Deputy Ginger.”
