Montgomery County Sheriff's Office

Congratulations to all of our award winners and promotions! Employee of the Month: Corrections Officer Noah Warner Corrections Officer Joshua Foster Deputy of the Month: Deputy Gabriel Fragasse Sergeant Gerald Bemis Oath of Office: Deputy Louis VanGundy Deputy Christine Mercado K9 Otto (Deputy Daniel Sain)

Happy Thanksgiving to all of our wonderful Montgomery County Residents. We hope you all have a safe and relaxing day! #HappyThanksgiving

Each quarter, the Montgomery County ADAMHS board accepts nomination from community providers and law enforcement organizations in an effort to recognize individuals who have exhibited effective crisis intervention skills or promoted the mission of crisis intervention training. In September 2024, the MCSO Hostage Negotiation Team was called to the home of a barricaded individual verbalizing intent to commit suicide. The resident presented with a long history of significant mental illness and substance abuse issues. Det. Alec Denker used active listening and advanced crisis intervention skills to successfully deescalate the resident and safely remove him from the scene. We appreciate ADAMHS' dedication to providing Crisis Intervention Training (CIT) and thank them for recognizing the outstanding work of Det. Denker, who was one of the recipients of this quarter's CIT award.

We are thrilled to announce that Deputies Templin and Pfaff have been honored with the Miami Valley Township Association Award of Excellence—an award recognizing individuals who exhibit pride, honor, leadership, and a commitment to raising the standard of quality in their community. As dedicated Creekside Townhomes deputies, their proactive approach to law enforcement and community engagement has created a safer, stronger Harrison Township. From multiple ACE Awards for stolen vehicle recoveries to handling high-risk situations like armed standoffs, their professionalism, courage, and dedication truly set them apart. Thank you for your exceptional service and for making a lasting impact on our community! 💙🏆 #ExcellenceInService #HarrisonTownshipHeroes #CommunityLeadership #ThankYou

Montgomery County Sheriff Rob Streck today issued a warning to residents about several phone scams circulating in the community. In these scams, callers pose as employees of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office to deceive residents into making substantial payments under false pretenses. The fraudulent callers tell residents they have failed to appear in court or have an urgent legal matter to address. Victims are then threatened with arrest unless they make immediate payments through platforms such as PayPal, Apple Pay, money orders, or other payment methods. Adding to their deception, scammers often use caller ID spoofing to make it appear as though the call is coming from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office. "These scammers can be extremely convincing," said Sheriff Rob Streck. "They exploit fear and confusion to pressure people into compliance. Let me be clear: the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office will never call residents to demand payment or threaten arrest for unpaid fines, warrants, or missed court dates." Sheriff Streck noted that scammers have been using the actual names of Montgomery County Sheriff's Office employees to make their schemes appear more legitimate. "We want residents to know this is a deliberate tactic by these criminals to make their schemes more believable," Sheriff Streck added. "Always verify the authenticity of any call, and don't hesitate to reach out to your local police department to report suspicious activity." The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office urges residents to remain vigilant and educate family and friends about these scams, which target individuals from all walks of life and age groups.

On Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at approximately 1:05 AM, Deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Harrison Substation responded to a shooting at The Palms Lounge, located at 4950 Old Barn Rd. Deputies arrived to find a male victim who had been shot during an altercation behind the bar. Tragically, the victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. During the investigation, deputies discovered a nearby single-vehicle crash where the driver had fled on foot. Detectives quickly determined that the driver was the suspect in the shooting. The driver, a 40-year-old male was located and taken into custody and there is no danger to the public. The suspect has been booked into the Montgomery County Jail and additional charges will be reviewed with the Montgomery County Prosecutor's Office.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sudden passing of Sergeant Chris Williams, a dedicated member of the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office for 29 years. Chris began his career with us in 1995 as a Corrections Officer, moving to Court Officer in 1996, and then Deputy Sheriff in 1997. Throughout his career, he served in all divisions and districts, including as a Forensic Services Deputy. Promoted to Sergeant in 2005, Chris brought his leadership to the Jail Division, Regional Dispatch Center, and Community Services. Chris is irreplaceable and our office is devastated by his sudden and unexpected passing. Our condolences are with Sergeant Williams’ family, friends, and all those grieving this heartbreaking loss. Services will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton Xenia Rd, Beavercreek, OH 45432. Rest in peace, Sergeant Williams. You will be forever missed.

Did you know? In 2023, the Regional Dispatch Center (RDC) handled over 601,927 calls, dispatching for 15 police agencies and 10 Fire/EMS agencies. That's teamwork at its finest! Every call is a chance to work hand-in-hand with our community partners to keep Montgomery County safe. Thank you for trusting us when it matters most. #CommunityPartners #SafetyNetwork #911Dispatch #JoinOurTeam www.mcsocareers.com

Get an exclusive behind-the-scenes look with the the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office and the R.A.N.G.E. Task Force next Tuesday, 11/19 at 10/9c on Investigation Discovery. This compelling episode on the Operation Undercover series showcases the courageous efforts of our team as they work around the clock to keep Montgomery County safe. Special shoutout to @louvaloze for leading the charge! #RANGETaskForce #TrueCrime #DiscoveryPlus #MontgomeryCounty #MCSO

Congratulations to all of our award winners and promotion! Employee of the Month: Corrections Officer David Jones Corrections Officer Zachary Limmer Deputy of the Month: Detective Kory Caldwell Detective Andrew McCoy (not photographed) Detective Fred Zollers (not photographed) Deputy Michael Colon-Rodriguez Captain Promotion: Captain Joshua Samples