Coshocton County honors top deputies

The Coshocton County Sheriff's Office recently held its 2025 awards ceremony. There were six Officer of the Year awards in different categories.

Deputy of the Year was Levern Wilson, who looks for situations while he is on shift, communicates very well with the detectives' bureau and shares information to assist in drug investigations and more.

Communications Officer of the Year was Cortney Johnson, who brings a lot of knowledge and experience to the team.

Corrections Officer of the Year went to Sgt. Adam Parks, whose peers say he always goes above and beyond his job duties to make sure things are taken care of in the corrections division.

Detective Jeremy Johnson was honored as Investigator of the Year. His fellow officers say Johnson is passionate about drug investigation and enforcement.

Supervisor of the Year went to Capt. Eric Demattio, who last year was promoted from detective to captain and chief deputy. His highlights state it was a significant promotion that changed every aspect of his duties, and he adjusted very well, learned his new role, and demonstrated steady leadership and poise in his conduct.

Denny Conkle was honored as Auxiliary Deputy of the Year. His dedication to the office and the community is invaluable. Whether it is covering ball games, parades, the fair, or going in to help with inmate transports and guarding inmates at the hospital, Conkle is able to jump in and help when called.