Hamilton County’s newest Merit Deputy, Juan Munoz, was sworn in by Sheriff Mark Bowen on Jan. 12. Originally from the Bronx, Munoz lives in Carmel with his wife and 15-year-old son. He is a graduate of the Sheriff’s Office first Citizens Academy in 2010 and graduated from the Indiana Law Enforcement Academy’s Basic Class 2011-192. Munoz, who is fluent in Spanish, comes to Hamilton County from the Indianapolis International Airport Police and has previous experience with Indiana State Police Capital Police. He will be working with senior deputies during the next few months as he transitions into his new responsibilities patrolling the roads of Hamilton County.