On Wednesday, March 9 during the County Commission meeting, members of the Madison County Sheriff's Office were recognized and awarded for their hard work, quick thinking and courage during a robbery that took place on the evening of Sunday, Jan. 17 at the Winn-Dixie in Madison.
As a result, a high speed chase and shootout took place between the suspects and pursuing officers, Deputy Edwin McMullen and Corporal Chris O'Brian. O'Brian and McMullen were successful in capturing the two suspects, who were taken into police custody without any incident.
In honor of their bravery, Tim Murfin, Senior Manager of Asset Protection of Southeastern Grocers, awarded the deputies and dispatcher, that responded to the robbery, the Law Enforcement Partnership award.