Fulton County deputy honored for bravery during D.C. stabbing

A Fulton County Sheriff’s Office deputy is being recognized for his bravery and quick action while serving in the National Guard in Washington, D.C.

Deputy Sheriff Donterrius Dorsey, a Sergeant First Class with the National Guard’s 178th Military Police Company, 2nd Platoon, was assigned to patrol southeast Washington, D.C. earlier this year.

According to the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office, Dorsey and fellow Guardsmen responded to an incident on Oct. 15 involving a stabbing. One person was injured during the incident.

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Officials say Dorsey’s swift response and committment to public safety helped stabilize the situation. For his actions, he received a Commanding Officer’s Commendation from the Metropolitan Police Department…

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