The Champaign County Sheriff’s Office acquired three new deputies for its Uniform Patrol and Court Services divisions during the last few months.

Jayde Sheeley was hired on March 16, Joshua Thomas on March 18, and Tyler Reasor on June 8.

Sheriff Matthew Melvin selected the new deputies after he, with the support of the county commission, recognized the need to fill several vacancies in the sheriff’s office, according to a media release.

Joshua Thomas is sworn in as a Champaign County deputy by Sheriff Matthew Melvin on March 18.

https://www.urbanacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2019/06/web1_Thomas.jpgJoshua Thomas is sworn in as a Champaign County deputy by Sheriff Matthew Melvin on March 18. Submitted photos

Jayde Sheeley is sworn in as a Champaign County deputy by Sheriff Matthew Melvin on March 16.

https://www.urbanacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2019/06/web1_Sheeley.jpgJayde Sheeley is sworn in as a Champaign County deputy by Sheriff Matthew Melvin on March 16. Submitted photos

Tyler Reasor is sworn in as a Champaign County deputy by Sheriff Matthew Melvin on June 8.

https://www.urbanacitizen.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/36/2019/06/web1_sheriff.jpgTyler Reasor is sworn in as a Champaign County deputy by Sheriff Matthew Melvin on June 8. Submitted photos