St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office Deputy of the Year!

Det. Sgt. Demond Memminger

Why are you nominating this officer? How long have you worked with or supervised this officer?
I am nominating Det. Sgt. Memminger for his exceptional response and actions relating to a horrific vehicle incident that occurred October 23, 2023 on Interstate 55. 

While off duty, Det. Sgt. Memminger stopped and exited his vehicle on the shoulder of the interstate to assist several victims involved in crashes, including rescuing a woman from a burning vehicle.

EMS personnel reported that if not for this officer’s quick actions, the woman may have died in the burning vehicle.

Det. Sgt. Memminger has worked for the SJSO for three years.

Under the specific qualifications cited in our qualifications, please provide example(s) of what has this officer done that merits their nomination?
Det. Sgt. Memminger assisted several victims of a major traffic incident and saved the life of a woman who was trapped in a burning vehicle

Is there a specific event which stands out that expresses how this officer has gone above and beyond the call of duty to assist?
Det. Sgt. Demond Memminger should be recognized for his exceptional response and actions during a horrific traffic incident on Interstate 55.

While off duty, on October 23, 2023, Sgt. Memminger witnessed several accidents between Ruddock and Manchac where there was heavy fog and smoke in the area. He stopped and exited his vehicle on the shoulder of the interstate to assist several victims involved in crashes. 

With very little visibility, Sgt. Memminger made his way to one particular vehicle that had caught fire after a tanker truck carrying a hazardous liquid crashed into the vehicle. When he arrived, he found a woman in the vehicle with injuries. Det. Memminger worked quickly to rescue her from the burning vehicle. Emergency medical services transported the woman to a New Orleans hospital where she was treated and released. 

EMS personnel reported that if not for this officer’s quick actions, the woman may have died in the burning vehicle.

What positions has this officer held within your agency?
Det. Sgt. Memminger began his career with SJSO as a patrol officer in 2020. In 2021, he was transferred to the Criminal Investigation Division to work as a detective.

How is this officer described by their peers?
Professional, good communicator, attentive to detail, patient, calm, caring, compassionate