Two officials recognized for life-saving efforts using a tourniquet and a thumb to help stabbed 15-year-old
WATERTOWN â The deputy and trooper turned on the street shortly after 7 p.m. June 22 and immediately noticed a crowd of more than 100 people gathered outside an apartment complex on Ohio Street in Watertown. Amid the crowd, a 15-year-old was unconscious and losing blood rapidly. Jefferson County Sheriffâs Deputy Christian Hughes and state Trooper Sean Iles worked to save the bleeding teen. Now they are being recognized for their efforts. The sheriffâs office is planning to issue Mr. Hughes a letter of commendation for the incident. âThey really saved his life,â Sherif...