Genesee County Sheriff’s Office Announces 2018 Departmental Awards

Press release

Officer of the Year Award – Deputy Sheriff Travis M. DeMuth

Deputy Sheriff Travis M. DeMuth has distinguished himself in the performance of service to the citizens of Genesee County during 2018. During this year, Deputy DeMuth has shown to be a reliable asset, he has maintained a consistent, positive attitude and has excelled in the performance of his duties. Specifically, during two incidents, Deputy DeMuth’s instincts, investigative skills and proactive attitude contributed to the arrest of a well-known drug trafficker from Rochester who was in possession of 154 individually packaged quantities of cocaine, heroin and marijuana. These were confiscated and never made it to the streets to be sold in our community. Additionally, during another incident, Deputy DeMuth’s calm demeanor, persistence, and decisive actions were instrumental in reviving an unresponsive victim and likely saved her life.

Deputy Sheriff Travis M. DeMuth has reflected great credit upon himself and the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office and most deserves to be named Officer of the Year.

Distinguished Service Award – Confidential Secretary Carolyn A. Della Penna

Confidential Secretary Carolyn A. Della Penna has distinguished herself as a member of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. Carolyn continuously goes above and beyond to insure that the operations of the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office are accomplished in an efficient and professional manner. She is always available to take on additional tasks and assist members with complicated issues. Carolyn has a wealth of knowledge and is recognized as the “go to person” on operational procedures of the Sheriff’s Office and Genesee County. Her willingness to help others is truly appreciated by all the members of the Sheriff’s Office. Confidential Secretary Della Penna’s knowledge and attention to detail have proven to be a great asset to the Department and, through her work, has distinguished herself and brought great credit upon herself and the Genesee County Sheriff’s Office. Thank you for all you do.

Longevity Awards

Jail Cook Manager William S. Cultrara 10 years

Principal Financial Clerk Deborah A. Shea 10

Sr. Emergency Services Dispatcher Michael T. Sheflin 10

Sr. Emergency Services Dispatcher Jason W. Holman 10

Investigator James M. Diehl 10

Deputy Sheriff Kevin R. McCarthy 10

Emergency Services Dispatcher Steven L. Robinson 10

Emergency Services Dispatcher Francis A. Riccobono 10

Correction Officer Daniel J. Renz 15 years

Sr. Correction Officer Caleb C. Chaya 15

Correction Officer Brian M. Manley 20 years

Sr. Correction Officer Peter M. Hoy 20

Investigator/Youth Officer Timothy G. Wescott 20

Emergency Services Dispatcher Lynn B. Riccobono 25 years

Deputy Sheriff Deborah L. Snyder 25

Certificates of Appreciation

Cook Manager William S. Cultrara

Community Services / Victim Counselor Rosanne DeMare Smart

Volunteers for Animals

Commendations

Left to right Deputy Chad Cummings, Deputy Deborah Snyder, with Sheriff Sheron, Undersheriff Mazur and Investigator Chad Minuto, received an award for the first Teen Academy created, not pictured Matthew Butler.
Dispatchers and deputies honored for helping save lives in Log Cabin Officer involved shooting in Indian Falls last April (submitted photo)

Investigator Chad J. Minuto 2nd

Deputy Sheriff Chad P. Cummings 2nd

Deputy Sheriff Ryan W. Young 2nd

Deputy Sheriff Mathew J. Clor 2nd

Deputy Sheriff Jeremy M. McClellan 2nd

Emergency Services Dispatcher Steven L. Robinson 2nd

Sr. Emergency Services Dispatcher Jason W. Holman 2nd

Emergency Services Dispatcher Steven R. Smelski 2nd

Deputy Sheriff Kevin R. McCarthy 3rd

Deputy Sheriff Deborah L. Snyder 4th

Emergency Services Dispatcher Lynn B. Riccobono 5th

Sergeant Jason E. Saile 6th

Meritorious Awards

Investigator Christopher Parker and Chief Deputy Jerome Brewster, not pictured Deputy Matthew Butler

Deputy Sheriff Matthew R. Butler 3rd

Investigator Christopher A. Parker 2nd

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