VW Post gets new assistant commander

COLUMBUS — Trooper Timothy P. Grigsby was promoted to the rank of sergeant by Colonel John Born, Patrol superintendent, during a ceremony at the Patrol’s Academy this past Monday. He will transfer from his current assignment at the Lima Post to serve as an assistant post commander at the Van Wert Post.

Sgt. Grigsby began his Patrol career in June 2005 as a member of the 145th Academy Class. He earned his commission in January of the following year and was assigned to the Lima Post, where he was selected as Post “Trooper of the Year” in 2009 and 2010. While at the Lima Post, he also earned the Ace Award for excellence in auto larceny enforcement in 2007 and 2008.

Sgt. Grigsby resides in Columbus Grove with his wife, Michele. They have three children: Justin, 20; Haley, 16; and Emily 5.

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