Shannon Kettler’s passion for the well-being of the Cincinnati community is evident in all she does, but especially in providing the general public with significant and important law enforcement updates on wanted fugitives.

Ms. Kettler’s tireless efforts, professionalism, and first-rate reporting via “U.S. Marshals Most Wanted” segment have been instrumental in the apprehending of dozens of fugitives in the greater Cincinnati region. Her portrayal of the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team (SOFAST) as a formative fugitive task force has had a profound affect on Crime Stoppers relationship with the general public further enhancing our abilities to bring fugitives to justice.

She tells the story in the straight-forward, ubiquitous way and relays to the public the necessary information to gain their assistance in the capture of dangerous criminals.

WCPO-TV and Ms. Kettler can be justifiably proud of her exceptional reporting efforts as she helped to make the community a much safer place to work and live. She has rightfully earned the respect and admiration of the local, state and federal law enforcement.

The U.S. Marshals Service in the Southern District of Ohio was honored to nominate Ms. Kettler for this award. U.S. Marshal James Wahlrab and members of the Southern Ohio Fugitive Apprehension Strike Team attended the breakfast with Ms. Kettler in support of her efforts and recognition.