Sheriff Hosts Promotion Ceremony Recognizing 14 Members (26-052)

PINELLAS COUNTY – Sheriff Bob Gualtieri hosted a promotion ceremony on Friday, June 19, 2026, recognizing newly promoted Sheriff’s Office members.

The promotion ceremony was held at the Sheriff’s Administration Building, located at 10750 Ulmerton Road in Largo. As part of the promotion ceremony, family members and friends pinned new badges on their fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters who were promoted.

The following certified members have been promoted:

Promoted to Major:
Major Matt Wroe

Promoted to Captain:
Captain Anthony Scarpati

Promoted to Lieutenant:
Lieutenant Jon Dobson

Lieutenant Rob Casey

Lieutenant Edwin Martinez

Promoted to Sergeant:
Sergeant Daniel Abbott

Sergeant Phil Antonio

Sergeant Michael Ficocelli

Sergeant Melanie Haraden

Sergeant Brian Hirshman

Sergeant Michael Newton

Sergeant Jeannie Delgardo

Sergeant Justin Hardwick

Clinical Supervisor Stephanie Leontidis

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