On Friday, June 15, 2018 the State’s Attorney’s Office for Charles County (SAO) held its fourth annual awards dinner. The purpose of this event is to recognize the contributions of the dedicated men and women of the State’s Attorney’s Office. Also, the State’s Attorney recognizes members of partner agencies for their contribution to the SAO’s twofold mission of punishing the guilty and protecting the innocent. This year the State’s Attorney also presented awards for Community Service and Community Vigilance to citizens of the County.
Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office Support Staff of the Year Award:
Alexandra Posey
Charles County State’s Attorney’s Office Assistant State’s Attorney of the Year Award: Francis Granados
The Community Service Award: Terrence Byrd received the Community Service Award for his diligent efforts to make a positive impact in the lives of youth in our county through team sports. Through the Westlake Youth Athletic Organization, Mr. Byrd has helped countless youths develop discipline and teamwork that helps prepare them for life.
The Bald Eagle Force Award: Given to a team of people who worked tirelessly to bring Carlos Bell, a predatory child abuser, to justice. Those team members were:
Charles County Assistant State’s Attorney Sarah K. Freeman
Maryland State Police Sergeant William Jenkins,
Charles County Sheriff Officers:
Detective/Master Sergeant Timothy Miner, Detective/Sergeant Andrew Schwab, Detective Kristen Clark, Detective Jeffery Feldman, Detective Charles Garner, Detective Christina Gilroy, Detective George Higgs, Detective John Long, Corporal Patrick Mann, Detective Ryan Smith, PFC. Amy Upshaw, Detective Edward Webster, Detective Rochelle Williams
Charles County Department of Social Services Child Protective Services agents:
Chelsea Glover and Kara Finamore
Detective of the Year Award:
Detective Elizabeth Clark of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office
Patrolman of the Year Award
Pfc. Samuel Hooper of the Charles County Sheriff’s Office
State’s Attorney Tony Covington said he was “[V]ery pleased to recognize individuals that have done so much to further the mission of this office. Presenting these awards is the least we can do to show our appreciation for their dedication and hard work. Prosecutors and police, and those folks that support their efforts, simply don’t get enough recognition. That is what tonight is all about.”