Law Enforcement Commendation for Exceptional Performance:ĭet. Eric Curcio, Lower Merion Township Police Departmentįor exceptional performance negotiating during a standoff with an intoxicated man waving a gun, de-escalating the situation, which allowed the man to be safely taken into custody and obtain needed mental health care. Law Enforcement Commendation for Heroism:
Michael Sheehan, Upper Providence Township Police Departmentįor bravery and exemplary performance during a standoff at a condominium complex where the suspect immediately began shooting at arriving officers, narrowly missing officers as they managed to obtain cover, and continued to shoot at officers before he was subdued by a non-fatal shot to his shoulder and was taken into custody. John Burdsall, Upper Providence Township Police Department Stephen Winneberger, Limerick Township Police Department Matthew Stadulis, Whitemarsh Township Police Departmentįor bravery and exemplary performance during what appeared to be a routine call when a suspect fired a stolen gun at the officer at point-blank range, which thankfully did not fire, then the officer was able to disarm the suspect, protect his own firearm and radio for back-up. The Medal of Valor was last awarded in 2012.Ĭpl. The District Attorney’s most prestigious award, the Law Enforcement Medal of Valor is presented to those select members of law enforcement who bravely placed their lives at risk to protect the citizens of Montgomery County. Jody Kelley (Belmont Hills, Pa.) (not pictured)įor astutely observing a defendant rummaging through a vehicle in their neighborhood, then assisting Lower Merion Township Police in locating the vehicle and the defendants, who had committed an armed carjacking earlier in the evening.įor assisting Upper Dublin Township Police in communicating with a victim’s family in Mexico regarding medical and end-of-life decisions for their loved one who was hit by a SEPTA train.
The department assumes no responsibilities for errors or omissions in the content of this blotter.Press Release Civilian Commendations for Exceptional Service:Īmna Zaim (Phoenixville, Pa.) (not pictured)įor helping a 5-year-old boy who was attempting to escape his abuser at a gas station then subsequently providing eyewitness accounts that helped lead to the defendant pleading guilty to Aggravated Assault and Endangering the Welfare of a Child. It does not report all events related to the incident and is not collated against police incident reports filed at the conclusion of an investigation. Register for the “Take Me Home” Programĭisclaimer: The Police Blotter is a brief index of incidents logged into our records management system.
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