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Friday, March 29, 2024

MCSO deputy recognized for going ‘above and beyond’ to help resident

A local resident recently reached out to the Marion County Sheriff’s Office to recognize a deputy who went above and beyond to help him.

On Friday, June 17, the male resident was exploring in the Ocala National Forest, near the Pinecastle Bombing Range. When he went to leave the area, his vehicle became stuck on a sugar sand road.

Due to a lack of cellphone reception, the resident was unable to call for a tow truck. When he contacted 911 for assistance, Deputy John Pettit responded to the location and called a tow company for assistance.

MCSO deputy recognized for going ‘above and beyond
MCSO Deputy John Pettit (Photo courtesy of the Marion County Sheriff’s Office)

While the resident waited for the tow truck to arrive, Deputy Pettit stayed with him to ensure that he was safe and able to get home.

The resident stated, “[Deputy Pettit] did not have to stay with me once a tow company was contacted but he did, which I really appreciated. I want to make sure that [Deputy Pettit] is acknowledged as going above and beyond.”

On its Facebook webpage, the Marion County Sheriff’s Office thanked Deputy Pettit for “showing the citizens of Marion County the extent MCSO is willing to go for them.”

If any Marion County residents have a positive experience with an MCSO employee that they would like to share, they can click here to nominate that employee for the MCSO Mentions Program.