Rossi retires from TCSO

WOODVILLE – Longtime lawman Rossi Carruth, a familiar and friendly face of service in Tyler County, announced his retirement on Monday.

According to Tyler County Sheriff Bryan Weatherford, Carruth has served as a deputy with TCSO for 14 years, and before that, he served in law enforcement in Hardin County, with both the Kountze Police Department and the Hardin County Sheriff’s Office.

“During his time as a licensed peace officer, Rossi obtained multiple certificates, including Master Peace Officer, Master Jailer, Master Telecommunicator, Sexual Assault/Family Violence Investigator, Mental Health Officer and Court Security,” Weatherford said.

Weatherford and TCSO said they want to congratulate him on his retirement.