DATE: July 7, 2025
SUBJECT: Sheriff’s Office Holds Recognition Ceremony
RELEASE NUMBER: 2025-NR-0707
CONTACT: Chief Deputy Nathan Sugarman
AUTHORITY: Sheriff Noah Robinson
On Monday, July 07, 2025, 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 four 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. Mr. Ron Beane was also sworn in as the newest member of the Sheriff’s Merit Board.
Below is a list of recipients and their accomplishments.
AWARDS:
- Deputy Kameron Harris, INSROA Exceptional Service
- Deputy Adam Lahanis, Sheriff’s Commendation Award
- Detective JJ Budde, Sheriff’s Commendation Award
- Deputy Tobin Riney, Sheriff’s Commendation Award
- Detective Neal Luecke, Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award
- Detective Jeff Hatfield, Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award
- Sgt. Kurt Althoff, Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award
- Deputy Michael Schneider, Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award
- Deputy Jared Wagner, Sheriff’s Lifesaver Award
PROMOTIONS:
- Sergeant Brent Persinger
- Jail Sergeant Lane Buente
- K9 Deputy Hunter Blackford
- K9 Deputy Brandon Rolley
- Detective Roman Weinzapfel
- Confinement Training Officer Andrew Dile
- Confinement Training Officer Chelsea Trail
NEW DEPUTIES:
- Logan Kemmerer
- Trenton Moore
- Marek Polec
- Gabriel Teruel
RETIREMENTS:
- Sergeant Mark Harrison
- Deputy Ryan Barrett
MERIT BOARD:
- Mr. Ron Beane
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