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Commission recognizes first responders after deputy's medical emergency; deputy expected to recover
Summary
County officials and emergency responders were recognized after Deputy Denton Lemble suffered a stroke and received on-scene care; officials said the deputy is expected to make a full recovery.
The County Commission opened the meeting with a special presentation from the sheriff's office recognizing first responders who assisted Deputy Denton Lemble after he suffered a medical emergency while on duty.
Sheriff's office presenters said Deputy Denton Lemle was found in his patrol car in front of the high school after a dispatcher and other officers noticed something was wrong. Emergency medical services and EMS Director Matt Bailey provided immediate care and transported the deputy to Barnesville Medical Center. The sheriff's remarks named dispatcher Holly Cooley, Deputy Travis Blair and Lieutenant Brad Bashford among the personnel who responded, and he thanked EMS Director Matt Bailey and others for their actions.
Presenters told the commission that, by quick and decisive action, Denton Lemble "is expected to make a full recovery." Commissioners and attendees recognized the responding personnel and allowed them to complete a group photo before moving on to regular business.
Clarifying details: the deputy was located in a patrol car in front of the high school; EMS transported the deputy to Barnesville Medical Center; the sheriff identified the dispatcher and named responders and EMS director; the meeting record states the deputy is expected to make a full recovery.
No policy actions were associated with the presentation; it was a recognition and update to the commission.
