Medal Of Valor Recipients (Photo) - 09/20/23

INCIDENT: Medal of Valor Recipients

FROM: Sheriff Dave Daniel 

DETAILS:

On Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Josephine County Sheriff’s Deputies and Oregon State Police responded to a call at the Manzanita Rest Area on I5, northbound.  The situation was violent and turbulent, with citizens’ lives being threatened along with the lives of responding Law Enforcement, by a male armed with a pistol and semiautomatic rifle.  The male had already shot a female twice before Law Enforcement arrived. The situation ended with an exchange of gunfire where the male succumbed to his injuries. The female received medical care on scene by Law Enforcement and survived. No other citizens or Law Enforcement were physically harmed.   

One year later, we are humbled to finally recognize the incredible professionals that I am privileged enough to work side by side with every single day.  It was my honor to present each of them with the Law Enforcement Medal of Valor on this unforgettable anniversary. 

Recipients of the Law Enforcement Medal of Valor are:

Undersheriff Travis Snyder

Sergeant Craig Ricker

Deputy Gerald Bayard

Deputy Tanner Sherrow

Deputy Chris Watson

To watch the full presentation, go to: https://youtu.be/Pis-4B_NHEY starting at minute 14.