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MEMORANDUM
LOUISVILLE METRO POLICE DEPARTMENT
GREG FISCHER
MAYOR
STEVE CONRAD
CHIEF OF POLICE
TO: All Personnel
FROM: Steve Conrad
Chief of Police
DATE: October 15, 2018
RE: Personnel Action Report (3rd Qtr 2018)
Personnel Memorandum #18-040
This report is produced on a quarterly basis and provides personnel with accurate
information concerning personnel actions that occur throughout the year. Included are
commendations, recognitions, appreciations, disciplinary actions and complaint
dispositions for sworn and civilian personnel.
Division, section and unit commanders are requested to ensure that all personnel are
made aware of this information and that a copy of this report is posted in each
division/section/unit for the next ten (10) days.
633 WEST JEFFERSON STREET LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY 40202
OFFICE PHONE 502.574.7660 FAX 502.574.2450Commendations / Recognitions / Appreciations
July – September 2018
Officer Charles Rader 7/02/2018 Appreciation letter for recovering a stolen
camper trailer.
Officer Chris Maybody 7/02/2018 Appreciation letter for recovering a stolen
firearm and some heirloom items.
Lieutenant Alejandro Cabrera 7/02/2018 Appreciation and commendation letters
for addressing issues quickly and
courteously within the city of Richlawn.
Officer Adam Huber 7/02/2018 Commendation letter for his exceptional
response to a vehicle accident and
professional representation of LMPD.
Officer Jeffery Haddock 7/02/2018 Commendation letter for his exemplary
response to a citizen running late to her
son's Lacrosse game. He helped her
park then took her to the correct field on a
golf cart.
Lieutenant Drew Wagner; Sergeants Andy 7/02/2018 Commendation letter for their first-rate
Abbott, Lowell Watson, Rob Kaelin, Matthew assistance during the Citizens Police
Staples, Clayton Elliott, Ed Goins; Detectives Academy (CPA). The success of the
Robyn Jennings, Jason Moseley, Mark Bramer, CPA depends on their assistance, and
J.C. Wilkins, Dave Dahl; Officers Chad Crick, they each exceed expectations in their
Troy Prechtel, Dan Alpiger, Kevin Lewis; Ms. specific fields, are well organized, and
Renee Stigall and Mr. David Foster project a professional image.
Detective Joe Nett 7/02/2018 Commendation letter for his highly
regarded detective work during May of
2018. He cleared nine cases, eight of
which were felonies.
Lieutenant Michael O'Neil; Sergeants Trey 7/02/2018 Commendation letter for their security
McKinley, David Peters, Sean Walsh, Todd provisions throughout the 2018 Kentucky
Wingfeld, William Vogt; Officers Scott Beck, Derby events. Their work resulted in very
Dusten Dean, David Eades, Ryan Forgey, Matt little crime reported during Thunder Over
Gammons, Martez Hughes, Ben Klingenfus, Louisville, allowed for an undisrupted
Matt Middleton, Daryl Neese, Dexter Pitts, Pegasus Parade, and ensured travelers
Jorge Soto-Perez, Sean Verdi and William Wolf and pedestrians moved safely and
expeditiously during Oaks and Derby.
1Detective Matthew Mount, Officers JaPaul 7/02/2018 Commendation letter for their
Jones and Percy Minor apprehension of three burglary suspects,
resulting in the closure of four residential
burglary cases.
Officer Amber Ross 7/02/2018 Commendation letter for her laudable
work with the "No Girl Lost" program.
She organized a dance for 185 girls,
getting them donated formal dresses,
jewelry, food, prizes, and t-shirts with the
“No Girl Lost” logo.
Officers John Seymour and Michael 7/02/2018 Commendation letter for their leadership
Cheeseman during the Louisville Metro Police
Department’s Sniper School provided to
St. Matthews Fire and Rescue.
Detective Matthew Mount, Officers JaPaul 7/02/2018 Commendation letter for their outstanding
Jones and Percy Minor police work after arresting a subject for
seven business burglaries.
Officers Michael Abernathy and Lorin Byerly 7/02/2018 Commendation letter for their
praiseworthy investigation after a
manager found drugs and weapons on
his property. The officers work yielded
additional contraband, including copious
rounds of ammunition, high-powered
weapons and dangerous narcotics. One
suspect was arrested and charged
accordingly.
Officers Zachary Cottongim and Shaun Sargent 7/02/2018 Commendation letter for their remarkable
response when they observed several
subjects conducting hand to hand
transactions. They were arrested and
charged with Trafficking in Synthetic
Drugs and Possession of Drug
Paraphernalia.
Officer Clayton Poff 7/02/2018 Commendation letter for his significant
efforts during May of 2018. He served
five bench warrants, made three felony
arrests, two misdemeanor arrests and
completed seven reports.
2Officer Mike Neal 7/02/2018 Commendation letter for his superior
investigative efforts that started with a set
of found keys. He discovered a burglary
occurred in which the keys and other
items were stolen. Officer Neal checked
nearby security videos and identified the
suspect, who was charged with burglary
and possession of a stolen vehicle.
Detective Bryan Wilson 7/02/2018 Commendation letter for his top-notch
assistance to the Special Victims Unit
during the execution of a search warrant.
Detective Wilson located the suspect, as
well as large amounts of dangerous
narcotics and paraphernalia, and
evidence of money laundering. The
ensuing investigation resulted in seized
assets pursuant to law. Nominated for the
Exceptional Merit Award.
Officers Austin Allen, Clayton Poff and Esther 7/02/2018 Commendation letter for their valiant
Ragan response when they responded to the
sounds of gunshots. They immediately
detained a subject fleeing the area and
applied a tourniquet to the victim’s leg in
order to save his life. Nominated for the
Distinguished Lifesaving Award.
Detective Shelby Sears 7/11/2018 Appreciation letter for his admirable
assistance to the Jeffersonville Police
Department with a search warrant.
Officers Lindsey Cline, Jonathan Story, Ryan 7/11/2018 Appreciation letter for improving the
Noland and Jarod Hummer safety and living environments for
neighborhood residents.
Officer Lamont Washington 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for his excellent
presentation to the Chief's Accountability
Committee. The information he provided
was very well received.
Officers Steve Pond, John Livers, Kyle 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for their exceptional
Meredith, Stephanie Spaulding and Joshua work that led to the arrest of eight
Durairaj different people over the course of two
nights in the same location. They also
seized a handgun, drug paraphernalia,
and recovered multiple stolen vehicles.
3Officer Shane Justis 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for his exemplary
arrest of a driver in a stolen vehicle with a
handgun hidden under the driver's seat.
Officers Demetrius Latham, Percy Minor and 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for their
Joshua Trumbo extraordinary apprehension of two
dangerous offenders and the seizure of
two firearms.
Officers Michael Burns, Brian Evanoff and 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for their first-rate
Daniel Weedman apprehension of two suspects wanted for
murder. One suspect was arrested
outside of his residence, the other leaving
a corner store.
Officer Michael Varcoe 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for his highly
regarded work throughout the month of
May 2018. His self-initiated activities
yielded several firearm seizures and
narcotic arrests.
Sergeant Christina Beaven and Officer Rob 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for their impressive
Oliver investigation that shut down a volatile
location, which had been the source of
nearly 100 calls for service and self-
initiated activity. A myriad of charges -
from criminal trespassing to a recent
shooting - have been documented.
Detective Brenda Wescott 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for her
incomparable response when being
tasked with conducting an audit of the
Cold Case Unit's archived files. Her
passion for justice and keen investigative
skills led to the arrest of two people
responsible for murdering a toddler more
than nine years ago.
Detective Jeremy McGill 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for his laudable
work on a homicide investigation.
Through strong investigative work,
multiple interviews and keen evidence
identification, he was able to clear a
homicide that would have otherwise been
unsolved.
Officers Tyree Williams and Joshua Arnwine 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for their notable
response to a shoplifter who tried to stab
a store employee. The officers
broadcasted pertinent suspect
information and the suspect was arrested
on a bus ten blocks from the scene.
4Officers Kyle Jordan and Brendan Darrow 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for their outstanding
response to suspicious subjects trying to
get inside vehicles. The suspects were
apprehended after a foot pursuit, making
a significant impact on thefts from the
area.
Officer Matthew Hayden 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for his praiseworthy
efforts in developing probable cause to
secure a search warrant at a dangerous
location. The Special Weapons and
Tactics (SWAT) Team assisted, resulting
in the seizure of several guns and
narcotics.
Ms. Mickey Spencer 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for her remarkable
response for Purple Hearts and an
Airman's Medal that were stored for over
20 years and came up for disposal. She
researched the medals with the
organization, Purple Hearts Reunited.
Her efforts have ensured the medals will
be returned to their rightful owners.
Ms. Claudee Grady 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for her significant
assistance to a customer who called the
Louisville Metro Police Department
Service Center. The caller was extremely
grateful for her extra effort.
Officer Demetrius Latham 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for his substantial
response to a suspect breaking into a
vehicle, who fled on foot. The suspect
was apprehended and ultimately charged
with several crimes.
Officer Percy Minor 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for his heroic acts
that showed exemplary bravery during
the apprehension of several suspects
who committed serious, violent crimes
during the month of June 2018.
Nominated for the Medal of Valor Award.
5Officer Thomas Franklin 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for his response to
the report of a shooting. He located the
unresponsive victim suffering from a
gunshot wound to the neck. Officer
Franklin administered immediate
lifesaving aide, had the scene secured,
and recovered the weapon. The victim
was transported to the hospital and is
expected to recover from his injuries.
Nominated for the Distinguished
Lifesaving Award.
Officer David Crask 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for his valiant
response when he was dispatched on an
accident with an unconscious passenger.
He properly assessed the passenger as
suffering from an opioid overdose, and
ultimately administered two doses of
Narcan and other aide until Louisville
Emergency Medical Services arrived.
Nominated for the Distinguished
Lifesaving Award, Tier 2.
Lieutenants Edward Wagner, Harry Webster, 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for their admirable
Kirby Shobe, Sergeants Rob Owen, Corey assistance in making Skills USA highly
Robinson, Christina Beaven, Officers Rob successful this year. They displayed the
Oliver, Joe Burden, Todd Boyd, Jeff Atkins, utmost levels of professionalism and
Tony Mabry, Brittany Rausch, Jessica bestowed every courtesy for Governor
Morrison, Cody Farmer, Katelyn Fox, George Matt Bevin and the United States
McMillan, Russ Miller, Dale Gallagher, David Secretary for Education, Betsy Devos.
Hamblin, Tim Thompson, Matt Castonguay, They received high marks on how well
Charles Bradley, Chris Harper, DeWayne the event was handled and produced.
Kelley, Tony Sacra, Sean Jones, Amber Ross, Nominated for the Exceptional Merit
John Keeling, Johnny Burgraff, Chris Link, Award.
Sarah Banta, Rich Wilson, Donnie Cardell,
Mses. Renee Stigall, Stacey Davenport and
Stephanie Herring
6Officers Richard Williams, Maurice Hendricks, 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for their
Ariel Saylor, Dusten Dean, DeGerald Watson- collaborative efforts and dedication to the
Morton, Demetrius Latham, JaPaul Jones, community from January to June 2018.
Rose Fountain, Earnest Cansler, Hunter They have written 370 citations, made
Powell, Matthew Swicegood, Christopher Ellis, 486 arrests, served 319 warrants,
Matthew Hillard, Brendan Kaiser, Percy Minor, executed 8 summonses, held 29 juveniles
Kevin Casper, Eric Owen, Arron Sauer, Lenert accountable for their actions, completed
Elzy, Derek Hayes, Justin Lemon, David Slovak 760 reports, made 48 field contacts and
and Travis Burton seized 82 firearms. Nominated for the
Meritorious Unit Citation.
Officers Jasmine Collins, Eric Owen, 7/11/2018 Commendation letter for their excellent
Christopher Ellis, Derek Hayes, Demetrius apprehension of three dangerous
Latham, Percy Minor, Aaron Sauer, Joshua offenders who stole a vehicle and fled
Trumbo, Dustin Zimmerman, Jacob Martion, from police. All three suspects were
John Keeling and K-9 Tango apprehended. Nominated for the
Meritorious Unit Citation.
Officer Tonya Landry 7/17/2018 Appreciation letter for her exceptional
partnership with Sears Loss Prevention.
She has made a significant impact at their
location by assisting with multiple cases
resulting in an apprehension of suspect(s)
responsible for $4,000 worth of stolen
merchandise.
Lieutenant Jill Hume 7/17/2018 Appreciation and commendation letters
for her exemplary service as a liaison
between the Louisville Metro Police
Department and the National Street Rod
Association.
Officer Michael Varcoe 7/17/2018 Commendation letter for his extraordinary
response when dispatched to a simple
theft report. Officer Varcoe’s tenacious
investigation resulted in the arrest of an
employee at the scene.
Officer Erik Marshall 7/17/2018 Commendation letter for his first-rate
response during the 12-mile Ruck March.
Officer Marshall caught the eye of by
standers when he came to attention and
rendered a salute towards the American
Flag.
Officer Austin Allen 7/17/2018 Commendation letter for his highly
regarded productivity during the month of
June 2018. He made arrests that
included the charges of Possession of a
Handgun by a Convicted Felon,
Possession of a Controlled Substance,
Fleeing or Evading Police, Resisting
Arrest and several Bench Warrants.
7Officer Esther Ragan and Clayton Poff 7/17/2018 Commendation letter for the exceptional
patience and composure they
demonstrated during a traffic violation.
Officer Matthew Swicegood 7/17/2018 Commendation letter for their laudable
apprehension of a dangerous offender
who had an active emergency protection
order and was carrying a firearm.
Officers Lenert Elzy and Richard Williams 7/17/2018 Commendation letter for their notable
apprehension of a convicted felon illegally
armed with a concealed handgun.
Officers Lenert Elzy, Richard Williams and Ariel 7/17/2018 Commendation letter for their outstanding
Saylor arrest of two suspects, the recovery of
stolen property and the seizure of two
rifles. Their investigative skills and follow-
up allowed the owner of a stolen camper
to regain his property.
Detective John Chenault 7/17/2018 Commendation letter for his praiseworthy
clearance of multiple cases in the month
of June with 13 arrests, and the clearance
of another four cases via criminal
complaints.
Officer Daniel Harlamert 7/17/2018 Commendation letter for his remarkable
investigation of the "Highland Yard Thief."
Officer Harlamert conducted surveillance
on the suspect’s home and noticed an
inordinate amount of lawn ornaments,
many of which were stolen. Several
thousands of dollars in stolen property
was returned to the proper owners.
8Officers Chris Maybody, Michael Neal, Jennifer 7/17/2018 Commendation letter for their significant
Del Valle, Michael Fowler, Charles Meek and response during a theft investigation
Zachary Higdon where a firearm, jewelry and other items
were taken from a locked U-Haul trailer.
They completed a meticulous incident
report and located three suspicious
subjects, one of whom was carrying the
stolen gun. Officers did a knock-and-talk
and recovered more stolen items, while
much of the other missing property was
recovered at a nearby Pawn Shop.
Officers Maybody and Neal were also
nominated for the Exceptional Merit
Award.
Sergeant Chad Tinnell 7/17/2018 Commendation letter for his superb
leadership and communication skills. He
recognizes the great work his officers do
on a daily basis. As a leader, his squad
has united into one team with one goal, to
serve the community and make it a better
and safer place to live. Nominated for the
Commanding Officer of the Year Award.
Officers Thomas Franklin, Joseph Dudzinski, 7/18/2018 Commendation letter for their response to
Brett Ringswald, Chase Barnett, Timothy Huber the report of a driver being run off the
and Nicholas Barnes road. The suspect then approached the
victim’s window and pulled what
appeared to be a gun. The suspect fled
across busy traffic and threatened
people’s safety, but thanks to the tactics
of the officers he was apprehended.
Officers Jeffery Haddock and Olivia Payne 7/18/2018 Commendation letter for their valiant
response to an elderly citizen who
became confused while looking for an
address. They were very patient and
kind.
9Officer Jeremy Akers 7/18/2018 Commendation letter for his admirable
assistance on two occasions. The first
was a joint investigation and the second
was assisting with a traffic holding point
along with clearing the roadway.
Lieutenants Dale Massey, Brent Routzahn, Jill 7/18/2018 Commendation letter for the excellent job
Hume, Michael O'Neal, Sergeants Willian Vogt, they did throughout the day, during
William Young, Brian Hellinger, Chris sweltering summer conditions, assisting
McMichael, Detectives Jeryl Tyson, Antoine with security issues and engaging with
Frye, Christopher Fuelling, Derrick Williams, Bill the patrons who attended what quite
Clark, Timothy Ellyson, Todd McMichael, possibly was the largest Forecastle Music
Officers David Bassler, Joel Casse, Scott Festival ever.
Walker, Christopher Kitchen, Mark Granholm,
Matthew Ernst, Pete Pastin, Austin Boone,
Brian Evanoff and Michael Burns
Sergeant Travis Nichols, Officers Dusten Dean, 7/18/2018 Commendation letter for their exceptional
Mekel Dorsette, Evelyn Robinson, Heather response to a subject running up and
Fritz, DeGerald Watson-Morton and Tony Grant down the street with a rifle. They located
who were nominated for the Exceptional Merit the suspect and gave verbal orders to
Award him, but he fled. A secure perimeter was
set up and the suspect was apprehended.
and A victim stated the suspect had entered
the residence and fired at the occupants.
Sergeant Christopher Watkins, Officers Justus The suspect was charged with Wanton
Stuck, Michael Varcoe, Justine Bates, Juwan Endangerment 1st and Possession of a
Wise and Timothy Lanham who were Firearm by a Convicted Felon (2 counts).
nominated for the Medal of Valor Award.
Officer David Crask 7/18/2018 Commendation letter for his extraordinary
response when he encountered a
residential fire. Officer Crask entered the
engulfed residence and escorted two
victims outside. No one was injured as a
result of his bravery. Nominated for the
Distinguished Lifesaving Award.
Officer Darell Wagner 8/08/2018 Appreciation letter for his first-rate
assistance to a distraught young male
who had been reported missing several
hours prior. Officer Wagner formed a
rapport with him and stayed by his side,
even helping the youth get into the
ambulance.
10Detective Tate Mason and Officer Alan Ware 8/08/2018 Appreciation letter for their highly
regarded assistance and investigation of
an assault and vehicle theft. The victim
was also appreciative of their timely
updates.
Sergeant David Silverblatt, Detectives Mike 8/08/2018 Appreciation letter for their impressive
Kim, Kelly Hanna, Officers Matt Koestel, Josh teamwork and efforts during an
Seelye, Crime Scene Technicians Wendy investigation in a high-profile murder
Jones and Rebecca Kimmer case.
Officer Jim Clark 8/08/2018 Appreciation letter for helping a motorist
with a flat tire.
Officer Trent Sturgill 8/08/2018 Appreciation letter for going above and
beyond when a citizen needed help with a
situation involving their nephew.
Officer Michael Weathers 8/08/2018 Appreciation letter for his outstanding
efforts in organizing a youth baseball
camp.
Lieutenant Gary Burman 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his praiseworthy
assistance to the U.S. Capitol Police in
protecting dignitaries during a visit to
Louisville.
Officers Mike Jackson and Michael Abernathy 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for serving as
positive department representatives
during the "Cones with Cops" event.
Sergeants Chris McMichael, Detectives Antoine 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for their significant
Frye, Anthony Roberts, Mike Woodard, Jeryl work in locating and capturing a homicide
Tyson and Robert Holland suspect. They apprehended him without
incident after gathering information and
community tips.
Detective Keith Heselschwerdt 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his significant
investigation concerning a domestic
related shooting. The victim was
incapacitated by a gunshot wound to the
head, but the detective worked diligently
to identify the suspect through other
means. The suspect was arrested and
charged With Attempted Murder (DV),
Assault 1st (DV) and Burglary 1st.
11Detective Nick Dilley 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his superb
participation during the U.S. Department
of State's International Visitor Leadership
Program. He did a phenomenal job of
explaining the Sex Crime Unit's role and
response to incidents involving human
trafficking throughout the Louisville Metro
area.
Officers Lamont Washington and Matthew 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for their creative
Sanders use of social media to get the word out
about the positive work being done by the
men and women in the Louisville Metro
Police Department.
Officer Jonathan Story 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his valiant
response when detectives were involved
in a foot pursuit. Officers established a
perimeter around the home, when Officer
Story observed wires and a blasting cap
that were clearly part of an explosive
device. Thanks to his diligence, no one
was hurt or killed.
Lieutenants Edward Wagner, Emily McKinley, 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for their admirable
Joel Phillips, Sergeants Ed Goins, Gregory contributions to the Clergy Citizens Police
Bird, Tim Stokes, Officers Johnny Burgraff, Academy, which provides specialized
John Keeling, Ms. Patsy Stigall and Mr. Travis training to bring the police and the
Eicher community closer together.
Sergeants John Payne, Charles Robinson, 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for their estimable
Detective Kendra Burawski, Officers Logan response to the Grayson County Sheriff's
Purtlebaugh, Erik Kemp, Dale Gallagher, Office regarding a possible dive
Thomas Franklin, Athena Weber, Daniel operation. Their underwater searches
Knable, Charles Druin and Dan Alpiger yielded several items of great evidentiary
value that will assist in the prosecution of
the homicide suspect.
Officer Jason Burba 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his excellent
investigation of a stolen vehicle. He
conducted a stop on a moped which was
confirmed stolen. Questioning of the
suspect led to the recovery of another
stolen vehicle as well as paperwork tying
the suspect to a third stolen vehicle.
12Mr. Eric Estes 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his exceptional
work on a homicide investigation. Mr.
Estes identified a suspect from a photo
and conducted a thorough intelligence
workup, leading to his arrest for murder.
Sergeant Vic Szydlowski 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his exemplary
leadership during recent protests. The
widespread potential for violence was
evident as several dozen protestors,
many with violent histories, arrived at an
event with dangerous equipment. The
incredible behind-the-scenes work by him
and his team resulted in no arrests or
reported injuries. Nominated for the
Exceptional Merit Award.
Lieutenant Jim Cirillo 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his extraordinary
leadership on the Special Response
Team. He was tasked with leading the
Special Response Team when nine
protestors locked themselves together.
He insured this incident was handled
professionally and that no one was
injured. Nominated for the Exceptional
Merit Award.
Lieutenant Mike O'Neil 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his first-rate
leadership on the Special Response
Team as he dealt with a series of last
minute, unique protest events. He was
tasked with organizing large scale
strategic plans, and all the recent events
that occurred under his watch ended with
no arrests or reported injuries.
Nominated for the Exceptional Merit
Award.
Lieutenant Jill Hume 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for her skillful
handling regarding the planning, staffing
and logistics for the high-profile protests
in downtown Louisville. She was tasked
with organizing large scale strategic
plans. Nominated for the Exceptional
Merit Award.
13Lieutenant Ron Heady 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his impressive
service as Incident Commander for
weeks of on-going, potentially dangerous
protests. This included daily monitoring
of all activities, logging the actions and
handling all communications with the
protestors and operational command
during the counter protest events. He
played a significant role in the events that
all ended peacefully with no arrests and
no reported injuries. Nominated for the
Exceptional Merit Award.
Ms. Deborah Mitchell 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for her laudable
leadership that resulted in the Louisville
Metro Police Department’s recent
reaccreditation by the Kentucky
Association of Chiefs of Police. She
spearheaded the Department's
accreditation process. Nominated for the
Exceptional Merit Award.
Detective William Mayo 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his notable
investigation of a highly sought-after
suspect. He located several cleverly
hidden firearms while executing a search
warrant and led the apprehension of the
armed suspect who was also in
possession of narcotics.
Officers Matt Ernst, Scott Walker, Chris 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for their outstanding
Kitchen, Joel Casse and David Ledbetter instruction of the 2018 Basic SWAT
Course. They put in long hours preparing
the course materials and meticulously
laying out the course for the students.
Officer Shane Justis 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his praiseworthy
arrest of a suspect for narcotics
trafficking. Officer Justis’ keen
observation skills led to the suspect’s
arrest and lawful seizure of narcotics and
currency.
14Officers Tonya Landry and Michael Purcell 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for their remarkable
response when they noticed the odor of
marijuana emitting from a vehicle in front
of them. Their investigation resulted in
the recovery of marijuana, illegal
narcotics, and a large amount of
currency.
Officers JaPaul Jones and Percy Minor 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for their significant
apprehension of a subject who had stolen
property and a firearm. Thanks to their
coordinated response and planning,
several bicycles were returned to their
rightful owners. They also took time to
visit with one juvenile’s family in an effort
to deter him from future crimes.
Officers Nathan Benge, David Crask and 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for their superb
Detrick Briggs response when dispatched to a missing
17-year old autistic girl. Their proficient
search resulted in her safe recovery.
Detectives Wes Troutman, Youssef Mattiche, 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for their efforts in
Officers Daniel Weedman and Austin Mota locating a wanted suspect. Their diligence
and quick response when they observed
him on a front porch resulted in a safe
and timely arrest.
Officers Earnest Cansler and Christopher Ellis 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for their worthy
apprehension of a dangerous offender
who had a firearm and narcotics. They
displayed extreme patience and strong
interview skills to gain his cooperation
and make the arrest.
15Officer Mike Purcell 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his admirable
recovery of two vehicles and a boat, in
three consecutive days. He located and
arrested two suspects in the first situation
after they attempted to sell a stolen car to
be crushed for profit. The following day
he was dispatched on subjects again
attempting to sell a stolen vehicle for
profit. He relentlessly investigated the
situation and identified the suspects to
effect the arrest. The third day he
investigated social media reports and
identified a stolen boat, along with a four-
wheeler and a golf cart. Two people were
arrested and charged accordingly.
Sergeant Erick King, Detectives David Eades, 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for their estimable
Mekel Dorsette, Erik Kemp, Jonah Kiper, Brett assistance to the Training Division during
Hankison, Ryan Whitford, Officers Jeffrey the practical’s training for Metro Academy
Bishop, Thomas Franklin, Mekel Dorsette, Class (MAC) 41.
Dusten, Jordan Preston, Dale Cottongim,
Jeremy Allen, Matthew Koestel and Dan
Montgomery
Officer Brandon Clark 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his excellent
response when dispatched on a call
regarding a suicidal 80-year old female.
Had he not persisted in checking her
welfare, the victim would have died soon
thereafter according to Louisville Metro
Emergency Medical Service responders.
Nominated for the Distinguished
Lifesaving Award.
16Officer Kelsey Robinson 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his exceptional
response when he was dispatched on the
report of a suicidal subject getting ready
to jump from a bridge. He patiently
convinced the man to come down and get
help. Louisville Metro Emergency
Medical Services transported the subject
to University Hospital. Nominated for the
Distinguished Lifesaving Award.
Officer Zechariah Aubrey 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his exemplary
response to a woman who attempted to
hang herself. He risked his own safety,
grabbing the victim's hand and pulling her
back over a guard rail. He spoke to her
with compassion as he untied the device
from around her neck. Louisville Metro
Emergency Medical Services transported
the victim to the hospital. Nominated for
the Distinguished Lifesaving Award.
Officer Patrick Norton 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his extraordinary
response when he noticed an elderly
male carelessly cross the street and walk
towards the river. He realized the male
matched the description of a suicidal
male broadcast put out earlier. He began
talking with the male, who tried to jump
into the river. He grabbed the male from
behind to prevent him from jumping and
got him to safety. Nominated for the
Distinguished Lifesaving Award.
Officer Larry Key 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his first-rate
response to the report of a female who
had overdosed. He moved the person to
the floor, administered one dose of
Naloxone and began rescue breathing.
Louisville Metro Emergency Medical
Services arrived, and the victim became
conscious and was transported to the
hospital. Nominated for the Distinguished
Lifesaving Award, Tier 2.
17Sergeant Trinity Tillman 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his highly
regarded assistance to the Jeffersonville
Police Department on a suspect that was
wanted for a shooting. He was advised
the subject was last seen going inside a
store. Sgt. Tillman arrived and observed
two suspects matching the description
walk out of the store. He ordered them to
the ground and the suspect ran back into
the store. Fearing the suspect was still
armed and might take hostages,
Sergeant Tillman went in after him. He
took a tactical position and gave verbal
directions to the suspect who refused to
comply. As other officers arrived, the
suspect then complied and was taken into
custody without incident. Nominated for
the Medal of Valor Award.
Officer Johnny Burgraff 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for his distinguished
career in law enforcement with many,
unheralded accomplishments over the
past 19 years. He has played a pivotal
role in implementing several outreach
initiatives including "Safe Harbor" and
"Louisville Metropolitan Public Safety
Museum." Nominated for the Officer of
the Year Award.
Ms. Deborah Mitchell, Messrs. Dale Brown, 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for their impressive
Conrad Lanham and Tyler Dennison work during the Louisville Metro Police
Department's recent Kentucky
Association of Chiefs of Police
accreditation process. After several
months of continuous work, their
combined efforts resulted in another
successful reaccreditation of the LMPD.
Nominated for the Meritorious Unit
Citation.
Officers Jacob Lamb, Derek Hayes and Eric 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for their laudable
Owen service in apprehending a dangerous
offender on his third possession of
methamphetamine offense. They
conducted proactive activity that resulted
in the seizure of a sizeable portion of
narcotics. Nominated for the Meritorious
Unit Citation.
18Sergeant Stuart Hamilton, Detective Ryan 8/08/2018 Commendation letter for their notable
Quirin, Amy Matthis, Dan English, Shane investigation of a major wave of thefts
Stewart, Jensen Godfrey, Cody Farmer, that occurred in several divisions and
Katelyn Fox, Jonathan Bryant and Ashley cities. Approximately 80 victims made
Kendal reports. They released photos of the
suspect to media and other agencies.
The subject was identified, and a warrant
was issued. The Special Weapons and
Tactics Team executed the warrant and a
search of the property resulted in the
recovery of hundreds of suspected stolen
items. The suspect was located in
Georgia and taken into custody with help
from a local sheriff’s department. A
female who had been reported missing
and endangered was also with him.
Many victims were able to reclaim
precious items they thought were lost
forever. Nominated for the Meritorious
Unit Citation.
Officer Brittany Hall and Mr. Dontay Mason 8/24/2018 Appreciation letter for their outstanding
assistance to an elderly driver who was
stranded on Interstate 264.
Officer Derek Hebner 8/24/2018 Appreciation letter for his praiseworthy
assistance to a motorist whose vehicle
broke down.
Officers Michael Weathers, Larry Priddy and 8/24/2018 Appreciation letter for their remarkable
John Daniel efforts in putting together a youth
baseball camp at Newburg Middle
School.
Officer Helen Walton Johnson 8/24/2018 Commendation letter for her significant
response and arrest of a suspect for
Wanton Endangerment, Burglary and
Unlawful Imprisonment. She was able to
successfully arrest a violent felon without
any citizens or officers being injured.
19Officers Skylar Graudick, Adam Key, Mark 8/24/2018 Commendation letter for their superb
Manning and Leslee Wagner response after getting information on
possible drug activity. They located a
stolen vehicle outside of a surveilled
residence. Two subjects were arrested
from the vehicle, one of which had
additional narcotics.
Officers Lamont Dunn and Deandre Simpson 8/24/2018 Commendation letter for their top-notch
response to the report of trouble involving
a banned employee throwing items
across a local business. Officers detained
the suspect, charging him with Disorderly
Conduct, Criminal Trespass 2 and
serving him with an outstanding
protective order.
Detective John Dillon, Officers Tyler Reed, 8/24/2018 Commendation letter for working with the
William Burns and Derek Druin Special Weapons and Tactics Team and
7th Division Detectives to execute a
search warrant putting a stop to known
drug activity where children resided.
Narcotics, marijuana, firearms,
ammunition and drug paraphernalia were
seized.
Detective John Dillon and Officer Nicholas 8/24/2018 Commendation letter for their admirable
Ulery apprehension of a homicide suspect and
the seizure of drugs and weapons from a
traffic stop.
Officer Sean Verdi 8/24/2018 Commendation letter for his estimable
response to the theft of a bicycle valued
at $13,000. He immediately took the
suspect into custody and returned the
bicycle to the victim.
Detective Stephanie Huffman 8/24/2018 Commendation letter for being named the
Crisis Intervention Team Officer for the
year of 2018.
Officer Jason Maguire 8/24/2018 Commendation letter for his excellent
response when he was dispatched on a
four-month old infant not breathing. He
led Louisville Metro Emergency Medical
Services to the hospital in order to
expedite the process of transporting the
baby to Kosair Children's Hospital.
20Officers Alan Ware, Michael Conner, Daniel 8/24/2018 Commendation letter for their exceptional
Day, Jennifer Del Valle, Phillip Kurtz, Alexander response when they executed a search
Rueff and Brett Mathis warrant that resulted in the seizure of
dangerous narcotics along with U.S.
currency. Two suspects were arrested
without incident. This investigation began
via a citizen’s complaint.
Officer Zachary Higdon 8/24/2018 Commendation letter for his exemplary
response when he was assigned to guard
a prisoner at University of Louisville
Hospital. The nurse requested the
subject to be unhandcuffed from the bed
to go to the restroom. When he attempted
to place the restraints back on the
suspect, the suspect fled but was quickly
subdued.
Officer Lamont Washington 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for his first-rate
presentation regarding the use of social
media to several members of the U.S.
Attorney's Office and the Public Affairs
Officer.
Officer Angel Davidson 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for her highly
regarded interpersonal communication
and de-escalation skills. While serving a
Mental Inquest Warrant on an extremely
agitated consumer, she took charge. At
that point, albeit the consumer was
reluctant, he followed her instructions and
was transported to University of Louisville
Hospital without incident.
Detectives Ethan Guetig, David Eades, Richard 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for their impressive
Beahl, Benjamin Lunte, Tim Crowell, Officers apprehension of three violent criminals
Austin Smith, John Sholar, Matthew Swicegood who were responsible for robbing a victim
and Daniel Weedman at gunpoint and stealing his vehicle.
21Detective Chad Burke 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for his incomparable
investigation of a homicide. Two victims
fled in their vehicle while the armed
suspect gave chase, ultimately shooting
one. The victim was transported to the
hospital for treatment and died in surgery
eight days later. Over the next six
months, Detective Burke collected
valuable evidence from complicated
crime scenes to build a case against the
suspect. He was able to make an arrest
and recover the firearm that was used.
Detectives Nathaniel Lovewell and Chris 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for their laudable
Middleton investigation of a homicide. The victim
was found inside an apartment complex
suffering from multiple gunshot wounds.
They developed a suspect at the scene,
who was arrested by the Fugitive Unit two
weeks later.
Detectives Charles Druin, Clinton Brake, 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for their notable
Officers Christopher Ellis, Ernest Cansler, investigation regarding a violent
Matthew Swicegood, Rose Fountain, Demetrius carjacking, where the victim was shot in
Latham, Joshua Trumbo, Aaron Saucer, JaPaul the arm. Officer administered first aid,
Jones, Percy Minor, Derek Hayes, Ariel Saylor, located the stolen vehicle and set up a
Matthew Martin, Bianca Chambers, Gregory perimeter around a nearby apartment
Johnson, Timothy Huber and Blake Schweitzer complex. Their superb tactics resulted
*** into taking both suspects into custody
Officer Demetrius Latham was nominated for without further incident. The loaded
the Medal of Valor Award. handgun and the victim's cell phone were
recovered.
Officers Zachary Haley, Kevin Carrillo, Michael 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for their outstanding
Neal, Joseph Richardson and Adam Lady response to a woman who stated that a
male in a truck had attempted to kidnap a
boy at gunpoint. The suspect fled in his
truck when he saw the officers, allowing
the victim to escape. The suspect was
apprehended after crashing in a ditch.
22Officer Noah Straman 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for his proactive
endeavors during the month of July 2018.
He made seven felony arrests, three
misdemeanor arrests, and served ten
bench warrants. He also recovered a
stolen vehicle and two handguns form
convicted felons.
Officers Matthew Aden, Travis Elder, Brian 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for their
Hamblen, John Moore, Kent Rusch and David praiseworthy response when they were
Waters dispatched on a vehicle in a storm ditch in
the water. Officers did not hesitate to get
*** into the ditch to check on the occupants
in the vehicle. There was one occupant
Officers David Waters, Brian Hamblin and Kent who appeared to be having a medical
Rusch were nominated for the Distinguished incident making it extremely difficult to
Lifesaving Award. extricate him. Working together, the
occupant was removed and taken by
ambulance to the hospital for treatment.
Detective Bryan Wilson 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for his remarkable
investigation of a convicted felon that was
under indictment. Results included the
seizure of dangerous illegal narcotics, a
vehicle, and U.S. currency pursuant to
law.
Officer Alexander Thomas 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for his significant
arrest of a robbery suspect from Mt.
Washington who fled into the 6th Division.
Officer Thomas located the suspect and
detained him, with the help of the Canine
and Air Units, after a short foot pursuit.
Detective Jason McNeil 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for his quick and
effective response when he heard a
description of a suspect and a possible
location after a shooting. He responded to
the area and observed two males
matching the description, carrying
handguns. The suspects were taken into
custody without further incident thanks to
Detective McNeil’s actions.
23Sergeants John Lesher, Scott Beatty, Josh 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for their superb
Carr, Greg Bird, Detectives Brian Peters, Mike efforts and dedication in organizing and
McLaurine, Rusty Holland, Matt Metzler, Stacie executing this year's National Night Out
Alvey, Jason Clopton, Nate Lovewell, Mike Kim, events. They adjusted their working
Kendra Burawski and Mike Williams hours in order to make appearances in
the several Divisions.
Sergeant Jimmy Adams, Detective Steven 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for their superior
Mantle, Andrew Baker, Officers Lance Kilkelly, arrest of a subject involved in an armed
Payvand Rakhshan, Gene Thomas, James robbery. They quickly determined a
Martin, Joseph Zoeller, Troy Best and John description and called for the assistance
Keeling from the Canine and Robbery Units. The
suspect was located at a nearby
apartment where he surrendered without
incident. The firearm was also recovered.
Detectives Robert Watterson, Kendra Kraemer, 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for their top-notch
Officers Thomas Lawson, Megan Watson, response to a shooting. They
Michael Neal, Michael Pugh, Adam Lady, administered first aid to the victim who
Charles Meek, Kelly Butler, Joseph Richardson, had been shot in the face, secured the
Michael Conner, Seth Goodlett, Lindsey Cline, scene, and conducted a preliminary
Kaelin Kuster, Paige Young, Kevin Carrillo, investigation allowing the suspect to be
Chris Maybody Joseph Hardison, Daniel Day, identified and arrested from a nearby
Michael Fowler, Robert Yoshioka and Quinones location.
Corniel
Ms. Jennifer Corum 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for her wonderful
presentation to the Associates at the
Fraternal Order of Police meeting.
Sergeants Jimmy Adams, Glen Parcus, 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for their admirable
Detectives James Clark, Dan Mason, Matt investigation of a bank robbery. The team
Crouch, Jim Conley, Andrew Baker, Shannon released video of the suspect to the
Richey, Austin Hundley, Aaron Tinelli and Evan media, which yielded a positive
Brown identification. Upon learning the suspect
had fled to Tennessee, they worked with
the Metro Nashville Police Department
who located his vehicle. The scene was
secured, and both the suspect and his
girlfriend were apprehended without
incident. Evidence linking the suspects to
the bank robbery was recovered.
24Sergeants Jimmy Adams, Glen Parcus, James 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for their estimable
Clark, Dan Mason, Matt Crouch, Jim Conley, performance during the months of July
Andrew Baker, Shannon Richey, Austin and August 2018. They worked a
Hundley, Aaron Tinelli and Evan Brown number of business robberies, making
arrests of three serial robbers involved in
a total of thirteen individual business
robberies.
Officers Jeffrey Emerich, Ryan Kays, Megan 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for their positive
Watson, Thomas Lawson, Michael Pugh and interaction with children playing kickball
Kaelin Kuster while doing a walking patrol.
Officer Ryann Taylor 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for her exceptional
response to a four-month-old infant that
was not breathing. The scene at Kosair
Children's Hospital lobby was hectic. But,
she removed the bystander children from
the chaos, calming and distracting them
to shield them from the devastating
tragedy.
Officer Chase Lambert 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for his exemplary
response when he observed a vehicle
with a false license plate. His
investigation resulted in locating large
quantities of marijuana. The driver was
taken into custody and admitted to
possessing and transporting the illicit
drugs.
Ms. Dawn Wilkins 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for her extraordinary
assistance. She is extremely
knowledgeable regarding her job and
knows how to direct potential organizers
on the requirements needed for their
special event. She is extremely organized
and innovative, working well with outside
agencies and departments. Nominated
for the Civilian of the Year Award.
25Sergeant Justin Stillwell, Officers Thomas 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for their heroic
Franklin and Timothy Huber response to a suicidal man who was
standing on a ledge, twelve stories high
threatening to commit suicide. They
engaged the suspect in dialogue and it
appeared the suspect was receptive,
however when they attempted to assist
him off the ledge, he physically resisted
resulting in a life-endangering situation for
the officers. The subject eventually took
his own life, but their life-saving measures
were conducted with the utmost
compassion and professionalism.
Nominated for the Medal of Honor Award.
Officers Robert Andres and Matthew Koestel 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for saving the life of
unresponsive infant. The frantic mother
handed them the limp child and officers
immediately began CPR. Once Louisville
Metro Emergency Medical Services
arrived, the officers coordinated a route to
the hospital, expediting their arrival. The
doctors, LMEMS and the parents all
credited the officers’ quick actions with
saving the child. Nominated for the
Distinguished Lifesaving Award.
Officer Kevin Green 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for his incomparable
response to a trouble run. He noticed an
unconscious male lying on the ground
with several other subjects standing
around. Without hesitation, he took over
performing Cardio Pulmonary
Resuscitation and continued for several
minutes until Louisville Metro Emergency
Medical Services arrived. When they
took over medical treatment, he began
collection information from witnesses.
LMEMS reported that the subject
regained a pulse and the subject was
transported to Baptist East Hospital.
Nominated for the Distinguished
Lifesaving Award.
26Officers Don Hargadon and Bryan Gillis 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for revamping the
way the Traffic Unit handles cases. They
skillfully redeveloped the process by
which the files are completed. They spent
long hours designing a system that
makes all case files more uniform,
streamlining the process and minimizing
the amount of resources used. Their
contributions created an estimated cost
savings for the unit of approximately
$1,500 per year. Nominated for the
Exceptional Merit Award.
Officers Brad Shouse, Jessica Crick, Michael 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for their outstanding
Parson, Arcadio Hidrogo, Levi McDermott, response to an armed, barricaded
Tommy Davis, Jennifer Knopf, Tucker subject. The subject had a substance
Raifsnider, Crystal Powell and Payvand abuse issue and multiple weapons in his
Rakhshan room. They used patience and calm,
deescalating conversation to prompt him
out of the building without incident, where
he was then taken to University of
Louisville Hospital for treatment.
Nominated for the Exceptional Merit
Award.
Officers Bryan Gillis, Don Pugh, Dean Kisling, 8/27/2018 Commendation letter for their
Rondall Carpenter, Dave Bassler, Kelvin praiseworthy response to a hit and run
Watkin and William Patterson collision where the victim was killed.
Several car parts where left at the scene.
Tips from the public led to a plausible
suspect. Officers spent several days
viewing surveillance tapes from nearby
businesses. Their hard work led to the
identification and arrest of the suspect.
Nominated for the Exceptional Merit
Award.
Officers Kevin Hamlin, Harry Seeders and 9/04/2018 Appreciation letter for their remarkable
Matthew Montano response to a request for protection from
a citizen.
Detective Ben Lunte and Officer Marc 9/04/2018 Commendation letter for their superb
Christiansen response when they were dispatched on
the report of abandoned property. Their
investigation showed the property was
being sold online. The officers were able
to clear several cases based on their
findings.
27Officer Douglas Richardson 9/04/2018 Commendation letter for his response to
a business robbery. Officer Richardson
observed the suspect fleeing and effected
a safe and quick arrest.
Detective Steven Mantle, Officers John Keeling, 9/04/2018 Commendation letter for their valiant
James Martin, Anthony McMahan, Payvand response to a hold up. The victims gave
Rakhshan, Gene Thomas, Cody Woolston and a description and narrowed down the
Joseph Zoeller direction of travel to a nearby apartment
complex. A perimeter was established.
Contact was made, and the suspect's
mother was able to get the suspect to
come out. The suspect was taken into
custody without incident.
Officers Woodrow Murphy, Jada Grady, Jenna 9/04/2018 Commendation letter for their admirable
Zabel, Jacob Ray, Robert Ross, Luke assistance at the Kentucky Sports Car
Hampton, Katie Crews, Evan Stovall and Club of America, who held a charity
Joshua Forshee autocross event to benefit the Kentucky
Wounded Heroes.
Officer Maurice Hendricks 9/04/2018 Commendation letter for his estimable
response to an incident on the Riverport
Scholar House campus. He provided the
staff with the needed support and held
firm with the individuals causing the
issues.
Officer Mekel Dorsette 9/04/2018 Commendation letter for his excellent
representation of the Louisville Metro
Police Department at the grand opening
of the Frank & Paula Harshaw Campus at
Riverport Landings.
Officers David Waters, Brian Hamblin and Kent 9/04/2018 Commendation letter for their
Rusch extraordinary efforts in saving the life of a
man who had suffered a cardiac arrest.
They immediately began Cardio
Pulmonary Resuscitation. Louisville
Metro Emergency Medical Services
arrived and took over lifesaving
treatment, established a pulse and then
transported the patient for further medical
treatment. Nominated for the
Distinguished Lifesaving Award.
28Officer Robert Yoshioka 9/04/2018 Commendation letter for his response to
the report of an overdose victim. He
administered Naloxone which was a
deciding factor in keeping the victim alive
until Louisville Metro Emergency Medical
Services personnel arrived. Nominated
for the Distinguished Lifesaving Award,
Tier 2.
Officer Brett Mathis 9/04/1981 Commendation letter for his response to
the report of an overdose victim. He
administered Naloxone which was a
deciding factor in keeping the victim alive
until Louisville Metro Emergency Medical
Services personnel arrived. Nominated
for the Distinguished Lifesaving Award,
Tier 2.
Officer Michael Pugh 9/04/2018 Commendation letter for his response to
the report of an overdose victim. He
administered Naloxone which was a
deciding factor in keeping the victim alive
until Louisville Metro Emergency Medical
Services personnel arrived. Nominated
for the Distinguished Lifesaving Award,
Tier 2.
Officers Zachary Haley and Paige Young 9/04/2018 Commendation letter for their response to
the report of an overdose victim. They
administered Naloxone which was a
deciding factor in keeping the victim alive
until Louisville Metro Emergency Medical
Services personnel arrived. Nominated
for the Distinguished Lifesaving Award,
Tier 2.
Sergeant Mindy Vance 9/04/2018 Commendation letter for her notable
dedication and diligence to her division
and the safety of its citizens. Her
assignment requires her to be available
24/7 and have constant awareness of
events that are occurring in the division.
Since she arrived in the division, crime is
down over 20%. Homicides are down
85% and non-fatal shootings are down
over 55%. She greatly exceeds the
expectations of her job and is looked
upon by her peers with great respect.
Nominated for the Commanding Officer of
the Year Award.
29Sergeant Trever Blakley and Officer A. J. 9/12/2018 Appreciation letter for their outstanding
Mabrey assistance to a motorist who was trapped
in her vehicle and severely injured.
Officer Dillon Thompson 9/12/2018 Appreciation and commendation letters
for his remarkable assistance at the
scene of a vehicle accident while off-duty
in Taylor County. He pulled a 20-year-old
female safely from her vehicle who would
have likely perished if not for his swift
actions. Nominated for the Distinguished
Lifesaving Award.
Officers Sara Nichols, Jennifer Del Valle, 9/12/2018 Commendation letters for their significant
Robert Yoshioka and Charles Meek response to a person down. The 92-
year-old female was unresponsive with a
*** large amount of blood. The female was
in grave danger and they forced entry.
Officer Charles Meek was nominated for the They stayed at her side while Louisville
Distinguished Lifesaving Award. Metro Emergency Medial Services
attended to her medical needs and
transported her for further medical
intervention. Their quick actions
sustained this elderly woman's life.
Lieutenant Ron Heady, Sergeants Christina 9/12/2018 Commendation letter for their superb
Beaven, Sean T. Blakley, Randy Jones, William efforts. Compared to last year for the
Vogt, Officers Lytle Atherton, Ryan Banta, Shay month of August, they had a 39%
Collins, Joseph Dudzinski, Ryan Forgey, increase in enforcement actions, resulting
Jennifer Frederick, Derek Hebner, Edwin in safer neighborhoods.
Johnson, Beverly Jones, Daniel Knable, Erik
Marshall, Steve McAtee, Jordan McKinley,
Dexter Pitts, Thomas Pugh, Michael Roberson,
Milton Santos-Colon, Jay Schweitzer, Jorge
Soto-Perez, Sherra West, Taylor Wood and
Michael Jackson
Ms. Laura Cecil 9/12/2018 Commendation letter for her patient
assistance with a caller who wanted to file
a report.
Mses. Paulinerose Soden and Cheri Heybach 9/12/2018 Commendation letter for her admirable
assistance to a customer who was
involved in an auto accident and was
trying to obtain information on where her
vehicle and property were located.
30Lieutenants Dale Massey, Brent Routzahn, Jill 9/12/2018 Commendation letter for their estimable
Hume and Grant Riggs assistance during the recent WorldFest.
They focused on the crowd security and
maintained a positive attitude for the
many visitors and vendors. There were
no arrests which could not have
happened without their community
approach and positive interactions.
Detective Holly Hogan 9/12/2018 Commendation letter for her excellent
investigation of a shooting that happened
three years ago. The victim has fully
recovered and very interested in
becoming a police officer, primarily
because of the work she did during the
investigation.
Officer Mike Clark 9/12/2018 Commendation letter for his exceptional
response while serving a Mental Inquest
Warrant. As he arrived, the subject ran to
his bedroom and armed himself with a
gun. Officer Clark reached him via
cellphone and was able to persuade the
consumer to walk out of the house where
he was taken into custody without
incident and transported to University of
Louisville Hospital on the Mental Inquest
Warrant.
Sergeant Travis Nichols, Officers Dusten Dean, 9/12/2018 Commendation letter for their
Michael Grant and Evelyn Robinson extraordinary response when they were
dispatched on an apparent accidental
shooting involving a two-year-old victim.
Due to the critical nature of the injury,
they transported the child to Norton's
Children's Hospital in a police vehicle.
This decision afforded the surgeons an
opportunity to operate on the child and
give him a chance at survival.
Mr. Boyd Smallwood 9/17/2018 Appreciation letter for his assistance to a
motorist waiting for a tow.
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