Pictured left to right: Correction Lt. Michael Dietschler, Deputy Chief Stacy Lambert, Chief Dispatcher Stephen DeChick, Sheriff David Cirencione, Dispatcher Alexandria Moody, Community Relations Coordinator Emily Davoli, Chief Correction Officer Aaron Morrell, Correction Lieutenant Daniel Walton, Correction Sergeant Thomas Blair, County Administrator Chris DeBolt, Deputy County Administrator Alissa Bub, and Undersheriff Michael Rago.
Not Pictured: Correction Officers Michael Wheeler and Joseph Yancey. (photo: provided)
Ontario County Sheriff’s Office held a ceremony this week to celebrate several promotions within the Corrections Bureau, along with the swearing-in of four new hires.
Correction Lieutenant Aaron Morrell was sworn into the rank of Chief Correction Officer. Chief Morrell has a 22-year career with the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office, starting as a Correction Officer in 2003. Chief Morrell was promoted to Sergeant in 2013, then promoted to Lieutenant in 2019. When asked what his favorite part of his career at the Corrections Bureau has been, he stated that he “loves making an impact on the lives of both employees and incarcerated individuals”. As the Lieutenant assigned to day shift, Chief Morrell has been instrumental in the development of new programs that benefit our correctional facility and incarcerated population.
Correction Sergeant Daniel Walton was sworn into the role of Correction Lieutenant. Lieutenant Walton began his career as a Correction Officer in 2006 and advanced to Correction Sergeant in 2014. During his tenure as a Sergeant, he was entrusted with overseeing court security at the Ontario County Court. In his new role, Lieutenant Walton will take on the responsibility of managing day-shift operations at the Ontario County Jail.
Correction Officer Thomas Blair, who has been with the Ontario County Sheriff’s Office since 2010, has been officially sworn in as Correction Sergeant. In this new capacity, Sergeant Blair will take on the responsibility of supervising staff, and ensuring the overall safety and security of the Ontario County Jail facility throughout his shift.
The Ontario County Sheriff’s Office also announced the addition of four new members to its team. Sworn-in were returning Correction Officer Michael Wheeler, along with new team
members Correction Officer Joseph Yancey, Communication Officer Alexandria Moody, and Community Relations Coordinator Emily Davoli.
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