Special to SW Rankin News
Sgt. James Cotton and Officer Peyton Owens were named the Richland Police Department’s 2026 Officers of the community Quarter for their exceptional service, professionalism and dedication to protecting local citizens, according to Richland Police Chief Adrian Ready.
According to the police, on May 4, Sgt. Cotton, who is also a certified EMT, and Officer Owens, a licensed paramedic, responded to a traffic accident on Industrial Drive involving two juveniles who had been struck by a vehicle while crossing the roadway…