(KLZA)--Richardson County Deputy Sheriff Josh Townsend was recently honored by the Nebraska Chapter of Mothers Against Drunk Driving for his efforts in taking impaired drivers off the road.

Townsend was honored for taking more than 40 impaired drivers off the roads in Richardson County in 2021.

MADD sponsors an annual banquet presenting their “Hero” award as a thank those who do the work to keep Nebraska safe from impaired driving.