The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Awards…

The Oneida County Sheriff’s Office held its annual Awards Recognition Breakfast this morning at Harts Hill Inn in Whitesboro. The awards presented at today’s ceremony reflect various awards, commendations, and acknowledgments from incidents, investigations, and arrests throughout the 2024 calendar year. In addition to the specific awards listed, several members were acknowledged for their years of service with the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office and/or promotions that they received during 2024.

Queens Honor Award

Presented as a public salute and an expression of a law enforcement officer’s "Love and Thanks" to the significant other in his / her life, for the special understanding in sharing the problems of the tour of duty.

Lt. Robert Wright presented the award to his wife Samantha Wright

Grand Cordon

Awarded for an individual, unit, squad, or division for the participation of its members in a cited operation.

Captain Christine Reilly

Lt. Richard Paul

Lt. Carey Phair

Lt. Jason Zima

Lt. Peter Healt

Sgt. CJ Paravati

Sgt. Brandon Rutledge

Sgt. Michael Ladd Sr.

Sgt. Fredrick Peck

Sgt. Daniel Brown

Inv. Michael Ladd Jr.

Inv. Justin Copperwheat

Inv. Richard Stanek

Inv. Nicholas Marcano

Inv. Tyler Barnes

Inv. Mark Chrysler

Inv. John Ford

Inv. Sahid Karcic

Inv. Edward Constantine

Inv. Lauren Marleau

Inv. Nicholas Matwijec

Dep. Jayme Connolly

Dep. Leonard Dillenbeck

Dep. Uriah Portner

Deputy Sophia Colucy

Deputy Mark Paciello

Deputy James Quinn

Deputy Artur Kirilko

Dep. Mohammad Aldoori

Deputy Steven Eilers

Deputy Eldar Mujic

Honorable Service Citation:

Awarded for a creditable act performed in the line of duty of an unusual nature and/or reflects initiative, perseverance, and accomplishment on the part of the nominee.

Correction Officer Ronald Gatto

Deputy James Quinn

Deputy Sophia Colucy

Investigator Lauren Marleau

Exceptional Service Citation:

Awarded for a highly creditable accomplishment, which brings public acclaim to the Oneida County Sheriff’s Office, the involved member, and to the law enforcement profession.

Inv. Mark Chrysler

Drug Buster Award:

Awarded for the successful result of a stake-out, vigilant investigation, and /or a recovery of narcotics, or other illegal substances (drugs), as defined by law, leading to a felony arrest.

Correction Officer Alija Capra

Sergeant Christopher Dorr

Deputy Steven Eilers

Deputy Benjamin Petrie

Unit Citation:

Awarded for a team effort under adverse conditions including all participating staff members, who in support of agency operations, distinguish themselves to effectuate the protection of life and property.

Lt. Dale Czeck

Lt. David Chrzan

Lt. Robert Wright

Sgt. Michael LaLonde

Correction Officer Teresa Crim

Correction Officer Brandon Deveans

Correction Officer Alija Capra

Correction Officer Robert Iffert

Correction Officer Julia Ford

Correction Officer Nicholas Rees

CROIX DE NEGOTIATOR:

Awarded for a team effort under adverse conditions including all participating staff members, who in support of agency operations, distinguish themselves to effectuate the protection of life and property.

Sgt. Daniel Brown

Inv. Mark Chrysler

Life Saving Award:

Awarded for an act performed in the line of duty, which through prompt and alert reaction, results in saving a life.

Deputy Bradly Yates

Correction Officer Merzuk Hozanovic

Correction Officer Anthony Walker

Correction Officer Robert Iffert

Correction Officer Todd Mundell

Special Patrol Officer Scott Martin

Medical Nurse Ashtyn McMichael

Letter of Commendation:

Issued by the Sheriff when an action taken does not meet the criteria of a special award but deserves special acknowledgment for going above and beyond the normal course of duty.

Captain Christine Reilly

Lt. Craig Stockhauser

Lt. Richard Paul

Lt. Jason Osika

Sgt. Brandon Rutledge

Sgt. James Paternoster

Sgt. Fredrick Peck

Sgt. CJ Paravati

Sgt. Leon Parks

Sgt. Scott Kinville

Sgt Michael LaLonde

Inv. John Ford

Inv. Edward Constantine

Inv. Mark Chrysler

Inv. Nichalos Marcano

Inv. Michael Ladd Jr.

Inv. Tyler Barnes

Inv. Kevin Miller

Deputy Stephen Cook

Deputy Benjamin Petrie

Deputy Medin Divovic

Deputy Travis Kinderman

Deputy Artur Kirilko

Deputy Sophia Colucy

Deputy Charles Haynes

Deputy James Quinn

Correction Officer Ronald Gatto

Correction Officer Merzuk Hozanovic

Correction Officer Hunter Corcoran

Correction Officer Chadd Sebastian

Correction Officer Bradlee Chapman

Correction Officer Jeremy Fahey

Correction Officer Brian Davies

Correction Officer John Plumley

Correction Officer Jenna Difederico

Correction Officer Tomasz Mroczek

Correction Officer Kyle Cousin

Correction Officer Mary Keller

Correction Officer Julia Ford

Correction Officer Shawn Yocum

Correction Officer John Plumley

Correction Officer Todd Woodland

Correction Officer Tyler Badger

Correction Officer Brandon Cellini

Correction Officer Jeremy Fahey

Correction Officer Bryan Davies

Outstanding DWI Enforcement Deputy of the Year:

Deputy Steven Eilers

Honorable Mentions for DWI Enforcement

Sergeant Noah Danquer

Deputy Brady Wood

Deputy Nathan Valentine

Deputy Artur Kirilko

Deputy Christian Brashear

Deputy Thomas Bronson

Deputy Jayme Connolly

Deputy Bailey Dixon

Deputy Mark Paciello

Deputy Anthony Traviglia

Deputy Ryan Asch

Deputy Daniel Corcoran

Deputy Eldar Mujic

Deputy Uriah Portner

Deputy Daniel Walts

In addition to the awards given to the Sheriff’s Office members - Indium Corporation, Mastrovito Hyundai, and Adirondack Bank were each recognized for their significant contributions that made it possible for the Sheriff’s Office to add three K9’s ( “Indi”, “Mastro”, and “Addie” ) to our K9 Unit at the Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Paul Jensen, father of fallen Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen, was also presented with a plaque honoring the sacrifice of his son. The fourth K9 that joined the Sheriff’s Office last year was purchased with drug forfeiture funds and was given the name “Jensen”. The name was chosen by the Jensen family.