Three trustee inmates with the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office were recognized last week after reporting the discovery of a discarded firearm and illegal drugs during a supervised landscaping assignment along Mike Padgett Highway.
Michael Strickland, Randy Cotton and Bobby Price, all assigned to the Charles B. Webster Detention Center, immediately notified supervising staff after finding the items while performing landscape maintenance.
Sheriff Eugene Brantley presented each inmate with a letter of commendation Wednesday while Maj. Chester Huffman Jr. gave them a commissary gift basket in recognition of their actions.
“We regularly recognize our employees for outstanding service, but today we pause to commend three inmates who chose integrity when no one was watching,” said Sheriff Brantley in a press release. “Their actions helped remove a gun and drugs from our streets and reinforced that good choices are possible — regardless of the circumstances.”
The Sheriff’s Office stated the recognition supports its commitment to safety, rehabilitation, and accountability. Trustee inmates who demonstrate good conduct and sound decision-making, the agency said, serve as examples to others and contribute to public trust.
“Integrity always matters,” Brantley added. “And when we see it — whether it’s in uniform or in a detention jumpsuit—we believe it should be acknowledged and encouraged.”
