AUGUSTA COUNTY, VA (Rocktown Now) – The Augusta County Sheriff’s Office is celebrating the nearly 30-year career of a retiring deputy.

According to a social media post, officers recently gathered to honor Deputy Jesse Bryant for serving the citizens of Augusta County with “excellence and commitment across multiple divisions, including Patrol, SWAT, K9, and as a Sniper.”

Deputy Bryant spent most of his 27 years of service in Special Operations, impacting colleagues with his dedication, skill, and leadership.