Deputy adopts little girl she met during response in 2023
Published: Jan. 14, 2026 at 9:18 AM CST
GREENVILLE COUNTY, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - A deputy adopted a little girl she met while on duty in 2023.
The Greenville County Sheriff’s Office said Deputy Bratcher met the girl in 2023. The girl needed a guardian, so the deputy stepped in.
After a long legal journey, Bratcher was finally able to finalize the adoption on Monday.
“This story speaks to the heart of who our deputies are: compassion-driven, service-minded, and willing to step up when it matters most, both in uniform and in life,” the sheriff’s office said.
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