COMMENDATION FOR BRAVERY
Officer Stephen Black
Discovered a male armed with a rifle preparing to enter a church in May 2009. His quick actions prevented injury or death to numerous individuals.
WINNER OF THE SERGEANT MICHAEL J. WALLACE AWARD
Lieutenant Gary Hutcheson
COMMENDATION FOR MERIT
Officer Jessica Brown
Rescued an individual attempting suicide by jumping from Maine Medical Center during
October 2009.
Detective Richard Vogel Detective Karl Rybeck Officer Joseph Bliss
Det. Jeff Calloway Special Agent Jason Pitcher
Developing critical information regarding three bank robberies during the fall of 2009 and ultimately arresting of the male responsible for the robberies.
Officer Christopher Coyne and K-9 Tony
For efforts leading to the location of a critically injured male during June 2009
Officer Henry Johnson Officer Daniel Townsend
For efforts leading to the identification and arrest of suspects responsible for multiple commercial burglaries in November 2009
Officer Robert Pelletier
For efforts leading to the discovery of suspects in distribution of counterfeit money during February of 2009
Officer P. Jason King
For efforts in negotiating with a murder suspect and facilitating, his peaceful surrender during May 2009
Sergeant John Nueslein Officer Amie Rapa Officer Daniel Townsend
For efforts investigating an armed robbery in progress and ultimately apprehending two individuals during March 2009
Detective Cheryl Holmes Detective Jeffrey Viola Detective Jeffrey Calloway
Sergeant Frank Gorham Officer Henry Small
Investigation of dangerous drug suppliers and the successful removal of weapons and multiple pipe bombs from the City of Portland during October 2009
Officer Stephen Black
Investigation and capture of armed robbery suspect during November 2009
Officer Robert Pelletier
Developing information that led to the identification of bank robber in March 2009
Detective Joseph Fagone Detective Christopher Giesecke
For efforts leading to the identification and arrest of suspects responsible for multiple Deering burglaries in 2009 and restoring quality of life for this neighborhood
UNIT COMMENDATION
Officer Timothy Farris Officer Michelle Cole Officer Coreena Behnke
Officer Jeff Druan Officer John Cunniff Officer Tyler Matthewson
For efforts in developing, implementing and sustaining an Explorers program within the Portland Police Department
Sergeant Robert Martin Officer Nicolas Goodman
Officer Christian Stickney and K-9 Taz Officer Eric McCusker
For capture of three suspects in a residential burglary on Lane Avenue during July of 2009
T/C Joyce Dees T/C Kurt Elkanich T/C Sup. Debbie Doucette
T/C Jessie Cotton T/C Lisa Riddell
For efforts in a weapon call and subsequent police-involved shooting during April of 2009
Officer Alissa Poisson Officer Christian Stickney Officer Christopher Mitchell
For safe removal of a suspect from a crashed and burning vehicle during March 2009
Sgt. Scott Pelletier Sgt. Andrew Hutchings Officer Cong Van Nguyen
Officer Timothy Farris Officer Terry Fitzgerald Detective Brian LeTarte
Detective Joseph Fagone Detective Richard Swift E.T. John Halpin
E.T. Kevin MacDonald E.T. Victor Cote T/C Jamie Morrisseau
Officer Anthony Balzano and K-9 Nik
Response and investigation into multiple thefts of inspection stickers that culminated in the arrest of two individuals during March 2009
Sergeant Scott Pelletier Officer Roland LaChance Officer Coreena Behnke
Officer Timothy Farris T/C Bonnie Ray T/C Herbert Dennison
For efforts in dealing with suicidal male in parking lot of BJs Wholesale during April 2009
Sergeant Scot Mattox Officer Joseph Ingegneri Officer David Argitis
Officer Jessica Brown Officer Nicolas Goodman Officer Christian Stickney
Officer Robert Hawkins Detective Andrew Hagerty
For efforts in investigating a robbery at 23 Orono Road and identification of the suspect during November 2009
Officer Kevin Haley T/C Hiram Del Rio T/C James Richards
For efforts in identifying and locating suicidal female on Tukey’s Bridge during
November of 2009
Officer Timothy Farris Officer Christopher Dyer Officer Anthony Ampezzan
E.T. Christopher Stearns Detective Bryan LeTarte
For efforts in identifying and apprehending a suspect in multiple motor vehicle burglaries during August 2009
Detective Cheryl Holmes Detective Jeffrey Viola Detective Jeffrey Calloway
For investigation of drug trafficking in the Dow Street neighborhood and improvement of the quality of life of area residents
Officer John Morin Officer Christopher Dyer Officer Jessica Googins
Officer Joseph Ingegneri Officer Daniel Aguilera Officer Jeffrey Ruth
Detective Barry Cushman E.T. Victor Cote
Officer Christian Stickney and K-9 Taz
For efforts in investigating a burglary on Leland Street and successfully apprehending the suspect after extended foot pursuit in December 2009
ADMINISTRATIVE AWARD
Officer Christopher Stearns
For efforts in coordinating, ordering and inventorying all equipment for the METRO Crime Lab
Officer David Cote Officer Shawn Gagnon
For efforts leading to the development of organizational sheets for organizing and managing multiple patrol teams simultaneously
Sergeant Kevin Cashman Officer John Curran Officer David Argitis
Officer Daniel Townsend T/C Supervisor Brad Williams
For efforts in researching, designing, educating and implementing an organizational schedule change
Officer Raymond Ruby
For efforts in developing, coordinating and implementing the Portland Athletic League
COMMENDATORY LETTER
Officer Ryan Gagnon
For saving a subject threatening to commit suicide by talking him out of his apartment during November 2009
Officer Andjelko Napijalo
For efforts leading to the discovery of child pornography during 2009
Officer Daniel Knight
For self-initiated efforts leading to the identification of a suspect in multiple armed robberies during the spring of 2009
LAW ENFORCEMENT AWARD
Sgt. Thomas Chard
For efforts in developing and maintaining the quality of training for canines in the Greater Portland region
S/A Steven Gorham S/A Jason Pitcher S/A Phil Robinson
S/A Matthew Cyr Agent John Morris
For investigation of dangerous drug suppliers and successful removal of weapons and multiple pipe bombs from the City of Portland during October 2009
S/A Jason Pitcher S/A Phil Robinson S/A Matthew Cyr
S/A Lynn Doucette Agent Michael Grasso
For investigation of drug trafficking in the Dow Street neighborhood and improvement of the quality of life of area residents
CITIZEN AWARD
Melanie Kitchen
For assistance with a lost three year-old boy in February 2009
Lynda Morgan-Moore
For efforts in providing first aid to a suspect removed a crashed and burning vehicle during March 2009
Bill Johnson
For continued support of the Portland Police Department through his vehicle maintenance
Gary Goddard Charles Wordell
For efforts in producing printed material for investigators on multiple occasions
Vicki Bourret
For efforts in developing, designing and improving presentation material related to COMPSTAT during 2009
Steve Martin
For efforts leading to the discovery of suspects in distribution of counterfeit money during February of 2009
David Chase
For continued support of the Portland Police by providing the Hazardous Device Team location for examination and disruption of devices
Dr. Mark Mills
For his continued support of the Portland Department canine unit
OFFICER OF THE YEAR~ Officer Stephen Black
CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR~ Susan Doody