06/24/2018 87:28 = 418-783-2553 EDITOR AND MNG ED PAGE @1 Baltimore Police Department eS DAY 2010 Medal of Honor a Life Saving Sard ‘Medal of Valor ‘unit Citation Silver Star 1968 Riot ‘Ribbon rs” | iinet HE) ma06/24/2018 87:28 = 418-783-2553 EDITOR AND MNG ED PAGE 82 STEPHANIE RAWLINGS-BLAKE MAYOR 100 Holliday Steet, Room 250 Balsimore, Maryland 21202 June 23, 2010 A Message from Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake: tis my pleasure to welcome you to this Baltimore Police Department Medal Ceremony. On behalf of the citizens of Baltimore, I want to congratulate the men and women being honored today with meritorious service accommodations. Each of you are being honored for constantly going beyond the call of duty and I am extremely grateful for your commitment to the safety of Baltimore's citizens and for your yéars of service in the Baltimore Police Department. ‘Violent Crime in the City of Baltimore is at a twenty year low. This progress is a direct result of the hard work, dedication and sacrifice that each of you exert each and everyday. This ceremony provides an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of the most dedicated men and women of the Baltimore Police Department who work daily to make Baltimore a better, safer, stronger city. ‘Thank you for your commitment and congratulations on your accommodations. Keep up the great work. Sincerely, & Stephanie Rawli Mayor Baltimore City Blake06/24/2018 87:28 = 418-783-2553 EDITOR AND MNG ED PAGE @3 Medal of Honor ex Life Saving Award Police Officer Police Officer Jerome Shaurette Curtis McMillion Western District Western District Police Officer Police Officer Joseph Rosado ll David Pietryak ‘Western District Western District On July 18, 2009 at 1058 hours Police Officer Curtis McMillion was investigating a domestic related aggravated assault at 2412 Harlem Avenue. While leaving 2412 Harlem Avenue Officer MeMillion observed a vehicle, which matched the description of the vehicle taken during the aggravated assault. The driver of the vehicle began to shoot at Officer McMillion, striking hhim once on his right buttock, After shooting Officer McMillion, the suspect fled the scene in the vehicle. Despite Officer McMillion’s injuries, he began to pursue the suspect in his marked patrol car, alerting KGA to what was happening. Officer McMillion observed the suspect's vehicle on Anunah Avenue traveling toward his patrol car. After a short standoff, the suspect’s vehicle began traveling in reverse on Arunah Avenue, Officer McMillion lost sight of the vehicle. Officer Jerome Shaurette responding as back up observed the suspect's vehicle stopped on the comer of Whitmore and Edmondson Avenue. As Officer Shaurette’s attention was drawn toward the suspect's vehicle, which was to his right, he was ambushed from the left by the suspect. ‘The suspect fired at Officer Shaurette multiple times penetrating the driver’s door and window of his marked patrol car. Officer Shauretie was shot multiple times; however, he was able to exit his vehicle through the passenger side door. Officer Shaurette withdrew his service weapon; he located the armed suspect, retumed fire and incapacitated the suspect. Officer Joseph Rosado and Officer David Pietryak arrived on the scene and rendered aid to Officer Shaurette, Officer Jerome Shaurette and Officer Curtis McMillion are awarded the Medal of Honor. Officer Joseph Rosado and Officer David Pietryak are awarded the Life Saving Award.06/24/2018 87:28 = 418-783-2553 EDITOR AND MNG ED PAGE 84 Citation of Valor Police Officer i Dante Arthur Central District On January 23, 2009 at 2000 hours, Police Officer Daniel Harper and Police Officer Dante Arthur were in the process of arresting multiple suspects for narcotics violations. Officer Arthur ‘was attacked by one of the suspects. He suffered a gunshot wound in the face. Both officers retumed fire. Additional officers were summoned to the scene. All suspects were apprehended, Police Officer Dante Arthur is awarded the Citation of Valor.06/24/2018 87:28 = 418-783-2553 EDITOR AND MNG ED PAGE 85 Silver Star i Police Officer Police Officer James Brooks Christopher Aheara Southern District Southern District ‘On July 5, 2008 at 0200 hours, Officer Christopher Ahearn and Officer James Brooks were working a crime suppression detail in the Souther District. The Southern District received a call that a large party was ending and people were being disorderly. Officer Christopher Alcan and Officer James Brooks responded to the location. Upon arrival they observed a group of males acting suspicious. One of the males tumed toward the officers and fired several shots before entering a vehicle. Officer Ahearn stopped his marked patrol vehicle behind the suspects’ vehicle. ‘The suspects put their vehicle in reverse and fired additional shots at the officers. Officer Aheam retumed fire along with Officer Brooks. Officer Ahearn’s weapon malfunctioned. Officer Brooks observed that his partner was unable to defend hitnself: therefore, he moved toward Officer Aheam as he continued to discharge his weapon at the suspects. The suspect’s vehicle crashed into a parked vehicle. The suspects were apprehended. Police Officer James Brooks and Police Officer Christopher Ahearn are awarded the Silver Star.06/24/2018 87:28 = 418-783-2553 EDITOR AND MNG ED PAGE 86 Silver Star Police Officer Larry Armwood Personnel Section On September 17, 2009 at 0415 hrs, Police Officer Larry Armwood was off duty in the 900 block of Belgian Ave. ‘Two males armed with guns attempted to rob the officer. Officer Armwood withdrew his service weapon and shot one of the suspects. The suspect was incapacitated as the second suspect fied the location. Police Officer Larry Armwood is awarded the Silver Star, Police Sergeant Daniel Santos Eastern District On February 17, 2009 at 2110 hours Police Sergeant Daniel Santos was patrolling the 2600 block of Orleans Street. At that time, he observed that two males had Officer Traci McKissick Pinned to the ground. One subject was standing on Officer McKissick’s right forearm while the other was trying to pry her service weapon from her hand. Fearing for Officer McKissick’s life, Sergeant Santos dischareed his service weannn striking the suenect in the chest Officer Mc¥ terial06/24/2018 87:28 = 418-783-2553 EDITOR AND MNG ED PAGE 7 Bronze Star Police Officer Erie Molinaro Eastern District ‘On March 14, 2009 at 2030 hours, Officer Molinaro responded to an armed robbery in progress, Upon entering the business he observed the suspect holding a knife and taking items from the victim, When the suspect noticed Officer Molinaro he tumed and placed the victim in front of him, Officer Molinaro grabbed the suspects arm, pinned him tothe wall, an tok the knife away. The suspect was arrested. Officer Eric Molinaro is awarded the Bronze Star.06/24/2018 87:28 = 418-783-2553 EDITOR AND MNG ED PAGE 88 Bronze Star Pollce Sergeant Police Officer Police Officer Frederick Gilbart Jr. Garfield O'Toole Bryant Russell SOS/SWAT SOS/SWAT SOS/SWAT On March 13, 2009 at 0400 hours, members of the Baltimore Police Special Weapons and ‘Tactics (8.W.A.T.) responded to 519 Half Mile Court. Information was obtained that a suspect had barricaded himself inside the location and was holding his granddaughter hostage. The SWAT officers made entry into the location. Once inside they found the suspect holding a small child in his left arm and a machete in bis right hand with the blade to the child’s neck. As the standoff continued, the suspect lost his grip on the machete and it fall to the floor. Sergeant Gilbart and the suspoct went for the machete at the same time. The subject grabbed the handle as Sergeant Gilbart grabbed the blade. A struggle over the weapon ensued and Officer Garfield O'Toole and Officer Bryant Russell moved,into position to protect the lives of the child and Sergeant Gilhart. Officer Russell grabbed the child as Officer O° Toole discharged his service ‘weapon incapacitating the suspect. Sergeant Frederick Gilbart Jr., Officer Garfield OToole and Officer Bryant Russell are awarded the Bronze Star.06/24/2018 87:20 EDITOR AND MNG ED. PAGE 29 Police Sergeant Police Officer ‘Raymond Woodward II Jefirey Schmitt SosiswaT SOS/SWAT ‘On December 28, 2008 at 2052 hours, Officer Jeffrey Schmitt and Sergeant Raymond ‘Woodward were in the 2300 block of Eutaw Place, when they observed a male discharge a weapon into a crowd of people. Sergeant Woodward and Officer Schmitt gave chase. As they pursued the suspect he tured and fired one round at them and threw the gun into a yard. The officers apprehended the subject and recovered a .22 caliber handgun. Sergeant Raymond Woodward and Officer Jeffrey Schmitt are awarded the Bronze Star, M Police Officer Police Officer Mikel Valerio Jeffrey Rodriguez Northern District Northern District On Junc 3, 2009 at 0050 hrs, Officer Jeflrey Rodriquez and Officer Mikel Valerio were in the 700 block of W. 34 Street assisting in the investigation of a Larceny from Auto. A description of the suspect was broadcasted over the police radio. Officer Rodriguez and Valerio observed a ae altel WMT Te Ta eC ale at06/24/2018 87:28 = 418-783-2553 EDITOR AND MNG ED PAGE 16 Bronze Star Detective Detective ‘Todd Moody Mark Williams Homicide Homicide On October 1, 2009 at 1245 hours, Detective Todd Moody and Detective Mork Williams -were in the 2600 block of Pierpont Road. The detectives observed a male being held at gunpoint. Detective Moody and Detective Williams withdrew their service weapons and gave verbal commands to the suspect. The victim was able to break free as the armed suspect tured toward the detectives. Detective Moody discharged his departmental service weapon, striking the suspect, causing him to drop his weapon. Detective Moody ordered the suspect to the ground. As Detective ‘Moody approached to take the suspect into custody, the suspect moved toward his un. The suspect ‘was shot a second time, but was not incapacitated. Detective Williams had to hold the suspect on the ground until he was handcuffed. Detective Todd Moody and Detective Mark Williams are awarded the Bronze Star.410-783-2553 EDITOR AND MNG_ED. PAGE 11 Bronze Star Sa el r Detective Robert Himes IT DpU/SWwD OnNovember 17,2007 at 221 0hours Detective Robert Himes and members ofthe Southwest District were in the 2900 block of Edmonson Avenue. At that time, the officers observed a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed. The officers activated their emergency equipment in an attempt to stop the vehicle. The driver of the vehicle refused to stop and eventually bailed out of the vehicle. Detective Himes chased the suspect on foot. Detective Himes caught the suspect and they began to wrestle over the suspect's handgun. The suspect pointed the gun at Detective Himes, but Detective Himes was able to knock the handgun out of the suspect's hand. The suspect was arrested. Detective Robert Himes is awarded the Bronze Star. Police Officer Police Officer David Pietryak ‘Terrance Heyward ‘Western District Western District ‘On January 1, 2009 Officer David Pietryak and Officer Terrance Heyward received a call to Lexington and Amity Street for an armed person. Upon their arcival they observed an individual flee on foot from the area. Officers gave chase and the suspect tumed and fired a shot at the officers. Officer Heyward and Officer Pietryak were able to capture the suspect and take him into custody. Police Officer Terrance Heyward and Police Officer David Pietryak are awarded the Bronze Star.06/24/2018 87:28 418-783-2553 EDITOR AND MNG ED PAGE 12 meee Ue gg o Rewer ew Detective Robert Ross Homicide Section ‘OnMareh 30, 2009 at 0737 hours, Detective Ross was walking in the 500 block of Baltimore Street. At that time he observed an intoxicated male walk into oncoming traffic. Detective Ross ‘without regard for his own safety ran into the intersection preventing the male from being hit by a ruck. Detective Robert Ross is awarded the Life Saving Award. Police Officer Jasman Payne Southeastern District On March 08, 2009 at 1126 hours, Officer Payne responded to a call for an intoxicated armed person, threatening suicide. Officer Payne was advised that the suspect was suicidal, depressed, and armed with two shotguns. Officer Payne spoke with the suspect on the phone and gained his confidence. Officer Payne persuaded the suspect to surrender himself to police. Police Officer Jasman Payne is awarded the Life Saving Award.06/24/2018 87:28 = 418-783-2553 EDITOR AND MNG ED PAGE 13 Life Saving Award Police Officer John Wagner SOS/ Marine Unit ‘On May 10, 2009 at 1630 hours Officer John Wagner and Officer Warren Porter were patrolling the waterways of the Inner Harbor in two separate police vessels, Both officers observed a Bay Liner boat traveling at a high tate of speed. Upon initiating the boat stop, Officer Porter's police vessel was rocked by waves. Officer Porter was thrown into the console support post, striking his head and falling overboard, Officer Wagner without hesitation and regard for his own safety rescued Officer Porter from the water, Officer Wagner was able to save him from further serious injury or possible death as well as secure Officer Porter’s vessel with assistance. Officer ‘Wagner then transported Officer Porter back to shore for medical attention. Police Officer John Wagner is awarded the Life Saving Award,06/24/2018 87:28 = 418-783-2553 EDITOR AND MNG ED PAGE 14 Life Saving Award ‘Southwestern District i DDU/SWD On Iuly 1, 2009 Detective Kimberly Hanline responded to a shooting in the 300 block of Pulaski Street. Upon arrival she found a five year old child had been shot in the head. As Detective Hanline checked the child’s pulse Police Officer Monica Nashan arrived on the scene, ‘The child was unresponsive and had a faint pulse. Officer Nashan gave the victim a stem rub; however, there was no response. Detective Hanline ghecked the child’s pulse a second time and there was no pulse. Detective Hanline stabilized the victim’s head and Officer Nashan began chest compressions. Detective Hanline and Officer Nashan continued CPR until the paramedics arrived. ‘When the paramedics arrived the victim had a pulse. Detective Kimberly Hanline and Police Officer Moniéa Nashan are awarded the Life Saving Award. Police Officer Jeffrey Mellott Central District On March 30, 2009 Police Officer Jeffrey Mellott responded to the 900 block of N. Howard Street for a suicide attempt. Upon arrival Officer Mellott found a man sitting on the ledge above the Howard Strect Bridge and I-83, threatening to jump. Officer Mellott convinced the man to come off the ledge safely. Police Officer Jeffrey Mellott is awarded the Life Saving Award.6/24/2018 87:28 ___ 410-783-2553 EDITOR AND MNG ED PAGE 15 Life Saving Award Sergeant Detective Detective Police Officer Theodore Friel, Jr. Christopher Faller ‘Ronald Surrat Scott Steven Eastern District vcs vos SOS/SWAT ‘On March 11, 2009 at 2120 hours, Sergeant Friel, Detective Faller, Detective Surrat, and Police Officer Steven responded to Lawnview and Edison Highway for a car on fire with the driver ‘trapped inside. Upon arrival they observed a car on fire with the driver's leg pinned under the ‘steering wheel. Sergeant Friel, Detective Faller, Detective Surrat and Officer Steven pried open the jammed door and pulled the victim from the burning car, Sergeant Theodore Friel, Detective Christopher Faller, Detective Ronald Surrat and Police Officer ‘Scott Steven are awarded the Life Saving Award. Police Officer Renisha Riley Southwestern District __ On November 6, 2009 at 2124 hours Police Officer Renisha Riley responded to 324 ‘Martingale Road for a domestic dispute. Upon arrival, Officer Riley found two individuals involved in a domestic dispute. The male involved in the dispute walked into the kitchen. Police Officer Riley followed the male into the kitchen. Once in the kitchen she observed the male cutting his wrist with a knife. The male refused to put the knife down. Officer Riley used her departmental Taser to prevent the subject from committing suicide. Police Officer Renisha Riley is awarded the Life Saving Award.____ 96/24/2818 27:28 418-783-2553 EDITOR AND MNG ED PAGE 17 Life Saving Award Police Officer ‘Sentt Swenson Southeastern District On December 17, 2009 Officer Scott Swenson and officers from the Southeastern District responded to 501 N. Bradford Street for a mental case armed with a knife. Officer Swenson observed the subject cutting his wrist. Officer Swenson convinced the male to drop the knife. Police Officer Scott Swenson is awarded the Life Saving Award.06/24/2018 07:28 410-783-2553 EDITOR AND MNG ED PAGE 18 Distinguished Service Award Crime Laboratory Technician ‘Crime Laboratory Technician Lissette Rivera Christy Sibaugh On August 1, 2009, Crime Laboratory Technicians Lissette Rivera and Christy Silbaugh responded to a serious Police Involved shooting. At the time of their arrival a suspect shot by Police was pronounced dead by Medic 11. CLT Rivera and CLT Silbaugh observed the suspect breathing, but were told it was from air circulating from fans hitting the suspect’s jacket. While photographing the suspect, technicians noticed again that he was breathing. ‘This time they notified Detective Marvin Sydnor. Detective Sydnor nudged the suspect and he opened his eyes. Detective Sydnor notified the officers to call ‘back the medic. The medic returned and removed the suspect to a hospital. Crime Laboratory Technician Lissette Rivera and Chitisty Silbaugh are awarded the Distinguished Service Award.