Beech Tree News Network

Butler County Sheriff Scottie Ward looked on as Butler County Judge Executive David Fields administrated the oath of office to a new deputy.  Ronald Cox, 26, of Morgantown has joined the Butler County Sheriff's Department.  Cox served in law enforcement in Clarksville, Tennesse and has also served two tours in the United States Army. 
Cox will attend the academy in Richmond starting October 17th.

Cox and his wife Ashley have a daughter.  He is the son of Ronnie and Barbara Cox of Morgantown.