A Kent police detective whose work helped prosecutors secure a 73-year sentence in a homicide case has won a law enforcement award, drawing praise from colleagues for his investigative skills and willingness to help.
Casey McNerthney, a spokesperson for the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, highlighted Detective Ty Sagiao’s work during an interview on “Seattle’s Morning News” KIRO Newsradio.
McNerthney said Senior Deputy Prosecutor Gary Ernsdorff nominated Sagiao for the Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award presented by the National Asian Pacific Islander Prosecutors Association. The organization held its banquet Friday night in Seattle, and Detective Sagiao was honored…