Randolph County Sheriff's Office gives out year-end awards

ASHEBORO — Earlier this month, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office held its annual awards ceremony and Christmas lunch, with Sheriff Greg Seabolt recognizing the recipients.

Here’s a recap from the Dec. 12 event:

Life-Saving Awards

Awarded to officers in appreciation for the prompt and unselfish act of rendering medical aid and assistance to a fellow citizen that resulted in the saving of a life.

■ Life-saving actions on May 18, 2025, upon arriving on scene and locating a subject who had multiple gunshot wounds. Recipients are:

— Dep. Brandon Zagada.

— Dep. Clifford Lambeth .

■ Life-saving actions to a victim in a vehicle accident on NC Hwy 49 S. on May 18, 2025. 

— Deputy Clifford Lambeth.

■ Life-saving actions on September 27, 2025, while off-duty and at a fitness facility, when a male became unresponsive. 

— Detective Glen Sakamura .

Meritorious Action Award

Given to a deputy who has performed an outstanding act with a significant outcome for the community or department.

Courageous actions taken under extreme pressure showcased the bravery required to halt a wrong-way impaired driver, thereby ensuring the safety of the motoring public of Randolph County on Aug. 22, 2025.

— SP Dep. Wesley Wirt.

Top Gun Awards

The recognition of Top-Gun is given to a deputy that is the most proficient with their service weapons.

— Dep. Alex Boling: First Place Male  (99.5 average).

— Dep. Catherine Queen: First Place Female  (95 average) .

— Patrol Shift David Team: First Place (accepted by Lt. Rogers on behalf of the team – 92.6 average).

Driver of the Year

— Doug Garland.

Officer of the Year Awards

 By division, Sheriff Seabolt recognized the following officers and civilian employees for their dedication, exemplary performance and professional conduct in 2025, chosen by their fellow employees. 

■ Administration/Records/Training/Evidence Division

 —Sgt. Heather Johnson.

■ Bailiff Division

— Sgt. Eddie Slafky.

■ Civil Division

— Dep. Kent Craven.

■ Civilian

— Heather Tilley.

■ Criminal Interdiction Teams

— Det. Daniel Burger.

■ Criminal Investigations Division

—  Lt. Brandon Merrill.

■ Fleet Maintenance

— Bud Kauffman.

■ Patrol Division

— Sgt. Nathan Small.

■ School Resource Unit/CAT  

— Det. Luke Wible.

■ Vice/VNET

— Det. Sgt. Greg Rogers.

■ Detention Center Admin/Maintenance

— Cpl. Jason Kidd.

■ Transportation / House Arrest

— Sgt. Donald Hunt.

■ Shifts

— Sgt. Robert Polito.

Volunteer Service Recognition

Ken Rhodes, Debbie Wise, Chris Dorsett, Stella Kearns, Diane Johnson and Linda Faucett.