Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy retires

His colleagues hosted a retirement party for him, where they presented the chief deputy a distinguished service award, honoring him for nearly 30 years of consecutive service with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Regional SWAT service.

“On behalf of Sheriff Rob Streck and the entire Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, we want to congratulate Chief Deputy Wilson on his remarkable career and wish him a well-deserved retirement filled with happiness, relaxation, and cherished moments with his loved ones,” the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office shared on social media Thursday morning.

In all, Wilson served 32 years at the sheriff’s office and 36 years in Montgomery County.

Wilson joined the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office in 1991. Prior to joining the sheriff’s office he worked for the Board of County Commissioners’ security force as a sergeant for three years.

Wilson was promoted to the rank of sergeant at the sheriff’s office in 1998, and in 2005 he was promoted to the rank of captain. Three years later, he became a major at the sheriff’s office. He began serving the office as its chief deputy in 2019.

Wilson is the first African American to be appointed to hold the chief deputy title in Montgomery County, according to the sheriff’s office.

During his tenure, he held responsibilities like serving as the team commander of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team and the Montgomery County Regional SWAT team, working in divisions related to the jail, road patrol, operations and community services, supervising the inspectional services unit and more.

“We are immensely grateful for his dedicated service and wish him nothing but the very best in his future endeavors!” the sheriff’s office stated.

Matt Haines was appointed to the role of chief deputy. He started with the sheriff’s office in 1995 and took on his new title on Thursday.