Yerington NV – October 20, 2026
On October 14, 2026, members of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office were recognized at the annual Joining Forces Awards Ceremony for their outstanding dedication, leadership, and commitment to traffic safety and impaired driving enforcement throughout Northern Nevada.
We are incredibly proud to recognize the following individuals for their exceptional accomplishments and contributions to keeping our roadways safe!
Sergeant Redmond
* Outstanding Leadership Award – Recognized for exceptional leadership, dedication, and commitment to traffic safety enforcement.
Deputy Herron
Top DUI Enforcement Award – Received a custom plaque recognizing him for achieving the highest number of DUI arrests among the entire department and participating rural law enforcement agencies for the year!
* Outstanding Officer Award
* Outstanding Performance in Speed Enforcement
K9 Handler Kharrl & K9 Ares
* Outstanding Officer Award
* Outstanding Law Enforcement Partnership Award – Received a custom plaque for their continued training, assistance, and collaboration with law enforcement agencies throughout Northern Nevada.
*Outstanding Performance in Speed Enforcement
* Outstanding Performance in Impaired Driving Enforcement
Deputy Beck
* Outstanding Officer Award
* Outstanding Performance in Speed Enforcement – Recognized for his proactive efforts in identifying and stopping dangerous speeding violations.
Deputy Rossnagel
* Outstanding Officer Award
* Outstanding Performance in Speed Enforcement-– Recognized for his proactive efforts in identifying and stopping dangerous speeding violations.
* Outstanding Performance in Impaired Driving Reduction-– Recognized for his proactive efforts in identifying and stopping dangerous impaired drivers.
Sgt. Stout was recognized for designing a challenge coin for the 25th Year of Celebration for the Joining Forces grant.
These awards reflect the hard work, dedication, and proactive enforcement of our deputies and K9 Handlers. Their commitment to removing impaired drivers from our roadways, reducing dangerous speeding, and working alongside our law enforcement partners makes a meaningful difference in the safety of our communities.
Please join us in congratulating these outstanding members of the Lyon County Sheriff’s Office on their well-earned recognition!
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