Bartolucci named Ohio’s top U.S. Secret Service digital forensic examiner

John Bartolucci, a special deputy with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office and a member of the Ohio Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) Task Force, was recently recognized for the second consecutive year as the U.S. Secret Service's Top Digital Forensic Examiner for the State of Ohio.

This recognition reflects Bartolucci’s continued commitment to protecting child victims and supporting complex criminal investigations through advanced digital forensic work. His success is built on strong partnerships across agencies and the collaborative efforts of the investigators and forensic examiners he works alongside daily.John’s involvement with the U.S. Secret Service began while he was serving with the Danville Police Department, when Sheriff Dan Weckesser approved his participation on the task force — an opportunity that helped shape his ongoing work in digital forensics and task force operations.

A Knox County native who grew up in Danville, Bartolucci remains deeply connected to the community he serves. In addition to his role with Ohio ICAC, he continues to support local law enforcement efforts as a special deputy with the Knox County Sheriff’s Office.

Bartolucci credits his team, agency leadership, and partner organizations for the support and trust that make this work possible, emphasizing that the recognition ultimately reflects a shared commitment to justice and the protection of children.