Dunwoody Police Officer Receives Award Of Merit

DUNWOODY, GA -- A Dunwoody police officer is the recipient of the 2016-2017 Award of Merit, presented by the International Association of Auto Theft Investigators (Southeast Regional Chapter), the department announced Thursday.

Officer Jason Lewis was honored for his investigation into six stolen vehicles with a total value of $313,500. The probe fingered four suspects involved in an auto theft and money laundering enterprise. SIGN UP: To get notified of more local news like this, click here to sign up for the Dunwoody Patch. Or find your Atlanta-area town here. Or, if you have an iPhone, download the free Patch app.

“The great work by Officer Lewis is an example of the great work done by our officers each and every day as they serve the citizens of Dunwoody," Police Chief Billy Grogan said in a news release.

As an Award of Merit winner, will get a plaque and free registration for the 2017 IAATI Annual Training Seminar.

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