DATE: January 05, 2026
SUBJECT: Sheriff’s Office Holds Recognition Ceremony
RELEASE NUMBER: 2026-NR-0105
CONTACT: Chief Deputy Nathan Sugarman
AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson
On Monday, January 05, 2026, the Vanderburgh County Sheriff’s Office held an awards ceremony at the Old Vanderburgh County Courthouse. Family, friends, colleagues, and other guests attended to recognize a number of employees. The ceremony featured two newly appointed deputy sheriffs sworn in by Vanderburgh Clerk of the Circuit Court Dottie Thomas.
Additionally, members of the Office were recognized for professional accomplishments, life-saving actions, and the performance of other extraordinary tasks while on duty.
Below is a list of recipients and their accomplishments.
AWARDS:
- Detective Skye Terhune, Sheriff’s Commendation Award
- Deputy Justin Chambers, Sheriff’s Commendation Award
- Deputy Aaron Gorman, Sheriff’s Commendation Award
- Deputy Adam Manna, Sheriff’s Commendation Award
- Deputy Macy Pace, Sheriff’s Commendation Award
- Deputy Daniel Sander, Sheriff’s Commendation Award
- Deputy Zachery Strickland, Sheriff’s Commendation Award
- Sgt. Nathan Baehl, Sheriff’s Commendation Award
- Deputy Travis Cochren, Sheriff’s Commendation Award
- Deputy Jacob Norman, Sheriff’s Commendation Award
- Deputy Craig Carroll, Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award
- Deputy Adam Manna, Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award
- Sgt. Nathan Baehl, Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award
- Deputy Shelly Wallace, Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award
- Jail Officer Mikayla Riley, Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award
- Jail Officer Delani Wallen, Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award
- Jail Officer, Spencer Symanowicz, Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award
- Jail Officer Takanna Stotler, Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award
- Jail Officer Jacob Wilkison, Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award
- Deputy Ethan Collins, Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award
- Jail Officer William Davis, Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award
- Deputy Hunter Blackford, Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award
- Deputy Matthew Weiss, Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award
- Shannon Booker, Sheriff’s Community Service Award
- Nurse Contractor Kelsey Cutchin, Citizen Appreciation Award
- Nurse Contractor Kristina Perry, Citizen Appreciation Award
- Nurse Practitioner Contractor Jill Krug, Citizen Appreciation Award
- Dispatch Supervisor Kayla Boring, Citizen Appreciation Award
PROMOTIONS:
- Detective Sergeant James Budde
- Jail Sergeant Sandra Stewart
- Confinement Training Officer Cameron Reeves
- Confinement Training Officer Landon Voss
NEW DEPUTIES:
- Alex Garcia
- Tanner Toopes
RETIREMENTS:
- Sergeant Kurt Althoff
- Detective Sergeant David Eads
- Deputy Dion Wingerter
- Detective Kirk Kuester
- Deputy Gil Roberts
- Deputy Nathan Lukeman
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