Former Marine becomes newest Douglas County Deputy Sheriff

Ignatius Kyeremeh was sworn in as a Douglas County Deputy Sheriff on Monday, August 10 during a ceremony in Minden, NV.

Kyeremeh completed several months of testing and evaluation consisting of a physical agility test, oral interview, extensive background investigation, psychological evaluation, polygraph examination, and medical exam. He will begin his career with the department in the Jail Division.

Deputy Kyeremeh served in the United States Marine Corps for 20 years achieving the rank of Gunnery Sergeant. He is married with 2 children.