West Florida News

From March 16, 2023 Post.

Yesterday afternoon DeSoto County Sheriff’s Office staff gathered to honor and celebrate our Promotions, Employees of the Quarter and Years of Service recognition! Sheriff Potter is beyond proud of the many achievements our employees have made:

Timothy Hilgeman - Promoted to Support Bureau Captain

Jose Raya - Promoted to Investigations Bureau Captain 

Aaron Paquette - Promoted to Detention Bureau Corporal

Luis Gonzalez – Met all training requirements to advance from Deputy to Deputy First Class

Lieutenant Michael Bellflower - Employee of the 3rd Quarter (Detention Bureau)

Rhonda Walker - Employee of the 3rd Quarter (Support Bureau)

Shawn Holloway - Employee of the 4th Quarter (Detention Bureau)

Christian Friend - Employee of the 4th Quarter (Investigations Bureau)

Captain Joshua Pitts – 10 Years of Service Recognition

Sandra Simmons – 5 Years of Service Recognition

Sergeant Carl Miley – Medal of Valor

Corporal Dustin Baker – Medal of Valor

Deputy Warren Marino – Medal of Valor

Special Recognition and Appreciation for Outstanding Service During Hurricane Ian:

Captain Joshua Pitts

Lieutenant Michael Bellflower

Corporal Samuel Buck

Corporal Chaz Hernandez – Life Saving Award

Congratulations to everyone! We are so thankful for such an incredible team that makes an outstanding, positive impact in our community.

Original source can be found here.