BECKLEY, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office announced Thursday that Deputy J.A. Redden had been recognized by the AFT for his work as a Task Force Agent in Raleigh County.
While working with the Beckley/Raleigh County Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force, Deputy Redden investigated 56 cases which resulted in the seizure of 56 firearms, 678 grams of Heroin, 1067 grams of Methamphetamine, 454 grams of Fentanyl and $26,000 in currency.
Deputy Redden was also responsible for 14 AFT cases encompassing 21 defendants in the year 2021. These investigations brought about the seizure of 64 firearms used in criminal activity, 921 grams of Methamphetamine, 768 grams of Heroin and almost $30,000 in U.S. Currency.
Deputy Redden isn’t the only Raleigh County Officer to receive recognition this week for his hard work, however.
In a Tuesday meeting of the Raleigh County Commission, Lieutenant William Killen and Lieutenant Benny Halstead were recognized for their heroic actions that saved the life of an unresponsive 14-month old toddler last month.
Sheriff Van Meter referred to the officers as “heroes” during the session for their selfless, lifesaving work. Lt. Killen and Lt. Halstead were awarded commemorative plaques by the commission.
For more information on the officers and work of the RCSO, visit the Raleigh County Sheriff’s Office website here.
