We are thrilled to recognize April Samples as the 2023 Anne Laukaitis Champion for Children Award recipient! She was nominated for the award by District Attorney Ashlie Shanley.
April started with the Cabarrus County's Sheriff's Department in 1998 and moved her way through various divisions. When she was appointed to the Detective Division, that is when her skill set really began to shine. Although she prosecuted and investigated all kinds of cases, it was the child cases that really touched her heart. She became lieutenant of her division and not only handled these cases, she mentored others coming after her so that the work could be passed on.
After retiring as lieutenant last year, April went on to work as an Investigator for the Cabarrus County District Attorney's office and is a part of their Safe Haven team, which prosecutes all cases against women and children in human trafficking. She has also taken over the human trafficking task force in Cabarrus County along with helping with homicide cases.
Thank you April for the impact you are making in the lives of children and families in our community.
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