Sheriff Honors Department Employees

Sequoyah County Sheriff Larry Lane honored several employees Dec. 16 during the office’s annual awards banquet and Christmas dinner.

Lane said more than 150 people attended the event. “We had another great banquet. We had a great meal and were blessed to be able to give several gifts out to employees, attendees and to all of the children that were there,” he said in a press release.

“I am flattered to see the amount of support our sheriff’s office has from the community. We have had another great year and will continue to protect and serve our community,” he added,

The following awards were handed out:

Deputy of the Year -- Colton Goff

Investigator of the Year -- BR Rutherford

Jailer of the Year -- Robert Rice

Reserve Deputy of the Year -- Robert “Bub” Johnson

Dispatcher of the Year -- Whitney Day

Sheriff’s Office Employee of the Year -- Cory Masterson

Sheriff’s Choice Award -- Deputy Jeff Neighbors

Meritorious Service Award -- Steven Jenkins

Appreciation Award -- Mac Moad, Sequoyah County Mounted Search and Rescue

Appreciation Award -- Randy Freeman, Sallisaw animal control

Laura Brown, KXMX Staff Writer

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