Montgomery County Deputies Honored for Life-Saving Actions During Traffic Stop

Article Summary: Two Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies received certificates of appreciation from Sheriff Holshouser after successfully saving a choking passenger during an April traffic stop.

Life-Saving Award Key Points:

• A male passenger began choking and could not breathe during a traffic stop on April 22, 2026.

• MCSO Deputy Sgt. Holliday and Deputy Murzynski performed a life-saving technique to successfully dislodge the obstructing object.

• Sheriff Holshouser presented both deputies with certificates of appreciation for their attention to detail and quick decision-making.

Two Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office deputies were recognized for their rapid response and quick decision-making after saving a choking man’s life during a traffic stop on April 22, 2026.

During the evening traffic stop, a male passenger in the vehicle suddenly began to choke and was unable to breathe. MCSO Deputy Sgt. Holliday and MCSO Deputy Murzynski quickly recognized the severity of the medical emergency and intervened.

The deputies performed a life-saving technique on the passenger, successfully dislodging the object that was obstructing the man’s airway. Following the successful intervention, the deputies requested further medical assistance to the scene to evaluate the passenger.

In recognition of their successful intervention, Sheriff Holshouser and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office presented certificates of appreciation to both Sgt. Holliday and Deputy Murzynski. The department praised the deputies for their attention to detail and the quick decision-making that ultimately saved the man’s life.