The Forrest County Sheriff’s Office had their annual awards banquet on Feb. 15 at the Train Depot in Hattiesburg. Numerous awards were given to members of the FCSO.
Highlighting the ceremony, Sheriff Charlie Sims and Major Jamie Humphrey presented Deputy DeReginald Williamson with the 2021 Deputy of the Year award
Sims said, “Deputy Williamson is a dedicated public servant who strives to be the best in his craft. He is making a significant difference for the citizens of Forrest County.”
Williamson’s citation of achievements include:
• Over one hundred hours logged on the interstate working drug interdiction on his off days.
• While working interdiction duty, Williamson seized three vehicles, one enclosed trailer, two pounds of marijuana, ninety-seven grams of edible THC and $110,000 cash.
• Pursued and apprehended a stolen vehicle that resulted in clearing five burglaries for the Criminal Investigation Division.
• Located and arrested a person wanted for murder, along with a kidnapping victim from Lamar County.
• Pursued and captured a stolen school bus from the City of Hattiesburg.
Williamson rides a motorcycle for parades and community events throughout the county, as well as, performing regular traffic duties and giving safety classes at area schools. Notably, he finished fifth in the Mississippi Law Enforcement Officers Association (MLEOA) motorcycle competition.
