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Bertie County honors sheriff, deputies for winter-storm response
Summary
Bertie County commissioners presented plaques March 2 recognizing Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin and Deputies Jerod Benson and Danielle Melton for their response during the January 31, 2026 winter storm, citing bravery and dedication to public safety.
Chair Corey Ballance, Sr. opened the March 2 meeting by joining Clerk Tonya Davis and Kierra King in presenting plaques to Sheriff Tyrone Ruffin and Deputies Jerod Benson and Danielle Melton for their response to the January 31, 2026 winter storm. The presenters thanked the officers for “outstanding service, compassion, bravery, and unwavering dedication to public safety,” language read by the clerk during the presentation.
The board and staff framed the recognition as acknowledgement of emergency response efforts during a severe weather event; no formal action or follow-up assignment was recorded. The presentation was part of the meeting’s appointments and reports, and attendees included county staff and commissioners.
