The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Department has announced a number of promotions among staff at the jail. The Bartholomew County Sheriff’s Jail Commander, Major John Martoccia, announced that they are:

Lieutenant Nichole Kinman promoted to Captain.

Martoccia says that Capt. Kinman has been with the jail for 13 years. She is a 2003 graduate of Columbus East High School. Capt. Kinman earned a BS in Criminal Justice from IUPUI’s School of Public and Environmental Affairs, a Master’s degree in Criminal Justice with a Criminal Behavior concentration from Tiffin University and a second Master’s degree in Homeland Security.

Sergeant Tyler Stillabower has been promoted to Lieutenant.

Martoccia says that Lt. Stillabower has been employed by the jail for almost 10 years. He is a 2008 graduate of Jennings County High School.

Correction’s Officer Kyle Weaver has been promoted to Sergeant

Martoccia says that Sgt. Weaver has been employed by the jail for two-and-a-half years. He has an Associate’s Degree in Criminal Justice.

“These are excellent choices,” said Sheriff Matt Myers. He added that the three “have the experience they need and this is a good opportunity to advance their leadership skills.”