Marshall County Sheriff Matthew Hassel recently hosted the annual Christmas/Awards Luncheon for the department employees where several employees received awards.
Sheriff Hassel said Anthony Bragg, Andrew Wozniak, Mark Hancock, and Brett Reinhold were all awarded a plaque for their ten years of service to the department.
Kevin Sherk was awarded a plaque for his 45 years of service to the department.
Morgan Hite was awarded the Life Savings Award for her actions during a 911 call February 11, 2024 at approximately 11:20 a.m. ET. The call was about a female possibly having a heart attack. Within seconds, Dispatcher Hite obtained an address and immediately dispatched first responders. Dispatcher Hite determined that CPR was needed and gave instructions until first responders arrived on the scene. It was later determined the CPR given was successful.
Sergeant Donna Tapia, Shalea Harvey, Hayden Hopple, Garrett Cain, and Luke Laidig were awarded the Life Saving Award for their actions on August 21, 2024. At 4:40 p.m. ET, Jailer Harvey entered cell 1137 and discovered an inmate unresponsive in his bunk. While in cell 1137, Jailer Harvey was assisted by Jailer Hopple, Sergeant Tapia, Jailer Cain, and Jailer Laidig. Staff immediately called for EMS, administered three doses of Narcan, and performed lifesaving first aid. The inmate was transported to the local hospital and was later transferred to a regional hospital. The inmate was treated and later released.
