Sheriff's Office • 100 North Fifth Avenue West • Duluth, MN 55802
Phone: (218) 726-2340 • www.stlouiscountymn.gov
Ross Litman
Sheriff
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Date: November 4, 2021
Media Contact: Sheriff Ross Litman
(218) 726-2340
New deputies and corrections officers sworn in, other staff recognized by Sheriff's Office
St. Louis County Sheriff Ross Litman swore in new deputies and corrections officers at a ceremony Wednesday at the Public Safety Building in Duluth. The ceremony also included special recognition for staff who have been promoted recently, and those receiving commendations.
The ceremony recognized 19 new deputies who have joined the office in the last two years. It's the first time the group has been able to safely gather since before the pandemic.
Sheriff Litman also made a point to introduce his command staff. Due to retirements, six of the nine members are new to their roles in the last two years.
 Sheriff Ross Litman administered the oath to serve to (L-R): Brandon Zubke, Wyatt Phaneuf, Riley MacLean, Matt Kelley, Nolan Forrest, Harley Figgins, Josh Engel, Derek Eckstrom, Boyd Billman, Tyler Anderson, Joseph Zaller, Jake Roskoski, Dietrich Friebe, Darrick Finke, Kyler Erickson and Kyle Chiaverini. Not pictured are Jaclyn Braiedy, Christina Parise and Adam Kladivo.
 Sheriff Ross Litman swears in new corrections officers, including (L-R): Matt Anderson, David VanRavenswaay, Al Sands, Daniel Pelawa, Sarah Holappa, Duane Valure and Travis Capps. Not pictured are Lee Solomon and Jennifer Williams.
 Sheriff Ross Litman introduces the members of his command staff, including (L-R): Undersheriff Jason Lukovsky, Lt. Dave Rolland, Lt. Erik Peterson, Supervising Deputy Brandon Silgjord, Supervising Deputy Jon Skelton, Lt. Jason Akerson, Supervising Deputy Nate Skelton, Lt. Josh Graves, and Jail Administrator Jessica Pete.
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