CLAY COUNTY, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) — A Clay County Sheriff's Deputy who was shot in the line of duty was honored Tuesday. A special ceremony was held at the Clay County Courthouse where the Police Merit Board presented deputy Brison Swearingen with a Wounded in Combat medal and plaque. The honor is due to Swearingen's actions [.]
Deputy Brison Swearingen is a 17-year veteran at Clay County Sheriff's Department. On Friday, according to Indiana State Police Putnamville Public Information Officer Sgt. Matt Ames, Deputy Brison.
Around 10:00 Friday morning, deputies with the Clay County Sheriff s Office went to serve a felony warrant on a suspect in a tent near State Road 59 and 1250 South,