RANDOLPH COUNTY – Four Randolph County deputies recently were recognized by Sheriff Maynard B. Reid Jr. with Awards of Valor.

“The young men and women of the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office serve their community proudly,” Reid said. “They put their lives in danger to protect their fellow man not knowing when or if they will come safely home to their families.”

The Awards of Valor were presented to deserving officers who displayed courage and bravery in the face of adversity, according to a Randolph County Sheriff’s Office press release.

Capt. Charles Hasty, Capt. Johnny Randall Hussey, Deputy Nathan Paul Hollingsworth and Deputy Chad Randall Oates all received Awards of Valor.

On June 2, 1998, Hasty was confronted by an armed suspect who was threatening other officers while pointing a weapon at them. The sheriff’s office said Hasty’s actions prevented further loss of life while protecting his fellow officers who were on the scene.

On April 27, 2003, Hussey, despite adverse conditions, arrested Alexander Charles Polke for the murder of Deputy Toney Clayton Summey, according to the sheriff’s office.

After being shot on April 27, 2003, Hollingsworth remained calm and provided radio communications for assistance while Summey was mortally wounded on a front porch, the sheriff’s office said.

On May 12, 2009, Oates, while taking heavy gunfire, was able to return gunfire, which led to one suspect being mortally wounded. The sheriff’s office said Oates was able to remain calm and take cover without losing his life.