Civilian Commendations:

Duongvida "Vimul" Ros

For calling 911 after observing Walmart shooter Keenan Jones ditch the firearm used in the attack and then waiting on scene to show police its location. Also pictured is Ofc. Matt Hungerford. 

Nadirah Muhammad

Kyle Stewart

Tim Snowberger (not pictured)

For key assistance in the investigation and criminal prosecution of Lawrence Crawley, who was convicted of the first-degree murder of his former girlfriend outside of her place of employment in Whitpain Township.

William Tobin

For his longtime, essential assistance with Montgomery County’s Drug Take Back Day.

Ken Hoffman

For his more than 20 years of volunteering in Abington Township, especially his assistance with the Abington Township Police Department.

Linda Sposato

For her commitment, as an essential member of Mothers Against Drunk Driving, to the fight against drunk driving and her commitment to its victims.

 

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Tracy Thompson 

For her bravery in coming forward and her crucial testimony in the prosecution of Montgomery County Correctional Facility corrections officers on assault and tampering with evidence charges.

LAW ENFORCEMENT Commendations:

Ofc. Matt Hungerford, Cheltenham Township Police Department

Ofc. Eric Fries, Lower Merion Township Police Department

Ofc. Christopher Kubik, Lower Merion Township Police Department

Ofc. Alexander Muller, Lower Merion Township Police Department

Ofc. John O'Brien, Lower Merion Township Police Department

Ofc. Michael Pleasants, Lower Merion Township Police Department

Ofc. Andrew Rook, Lower Merion Township Police Department

Ofc. Jeffrey Seamans, Lower Merion Township Police Department

Det. Bryn Garner, Lower Merion Township Police Department

Det. Joseph Hunsicker, Lower Merion Township Police Department

Det. John Mick, Lower Merion Township Police Department

Det. Greg Pitchford, Lower Merion Township Police Department

Thomas O’Donnell, Norristown Fire Department Chief

For extraordinary work in saving a family and its pets after a defendant threw a firebomb on their home’s porch, then successfully investigating and arresting the defendant.

Det. Rick Beaghley, Abington Township Police Department

Det. Shawn Nesbit, Abington Township Police Department

Det. Cindy Pettinato, Abington Township Police Department

For the successful investigation and prosecution of a predator who sexually assaulted two children.

Det. Rick Beaghley, Abington Township Police Department

Det. Michael Coyle, New Hanover Township Police Department

Det. Joel Greco, Lansdale Borough Police Department

Det. Constance Marinello, Upper Merion Township Police Department

Det. William Walter, Conshohocken Borough Police Department

For their dedication to protecting children from internet predators, especially in their response to handling child pornography reports that were 50 percent higher during COVID.

Sgt. Matthew Daywalt, Limerick Township Police Department

Ofc. James Reilly, Limerick Township Police Department

Ofc. Sergio Rodriguez, Limerick Township Police Department

Sgt Brian Tyler, Limerick Township Police Department

Cpl. John Oliveri, Upper Providence Township Police Department

Officer Michael Sheehan, Upper Providence Township Police Department

Officer Steve Dise, Upper Providence Township Police Department

For heroic actions in a dangerous domestic violence hostage situation that ended with the safe rescue of all victims.

Ofc. Harrison Colcher, Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department

Ofc. Minjoo Kim, Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department

Ofc. Yin Young, Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department

Sgt. Raymond Royds Jr., Upper Gwynedd Township Police Department

For the safe apprehension of an armed man who was threatening bystanders and police.

Ofc. Daniel Dalton, Lower Merion Township Police Department

Ofc. Joseph Lalor, Lower Merion Township Police Department

Ofc. Robert McGuire, Lower Merion Township Police Department

Ofc. Michael Theiss, Lower Merion Township Police Department

For the heads-up arrest of two individuals who ultimately had executed a string of armed robberies of 7-Eleven convenience stores.

Sgt. Thomas Falcon, Pennsylvania State Police (not pictured)

Tpr. Richard W. Sanzick Jr., Pennsylvania State Police

Tpr. Todd Wright, Pennsylvania State Police

For the excellent investigation of a heinous relationship violence murder in Perkiomen Township.

Det. Shea Johnson, Upper Providence Township Police Department

Ofc. Nate Walters, Abington Township Police Department

Det. John Wright, Upper Merion Township Police Department

Det. Zach Zeoli, Abington Township Police Department

For dedication to investigating all overdose deaths in Montgomery County and arresting the drug dealers who sold the deadly poison, thereby making Montgomery County safer.

​May 8, 2019 Press Release

Civilian Commendations:

Rafael Ortiz, Philadelphia

For bravery in the face of a surprise attack and saving the life of his friend.

Jason Bodnar, Norristown

For preventing further violence by talking a man, who had just shot his father, into putting down his firearm.

Cameron Barrett, Collegeville

For his courageous efforts to help in the apprehension of a man who caused a major car crash and then carjacked another car to flee.



Kimberly Ann Olivera, Feasterville (not pictured)  

For her quick actions when faced with an armed bank robber that helped save her co-workers and customers from harm.



Heroism Award Commendations: 

Sgt. Drew Kent, Abington Township Police Department

For heroic actions in a dangerous domestic violence hostage situation that ended with the safe rescue of all victims.

Law Enforcement Commendations:

Det. Sgt. Thomas Leahan, Pottstown Borough Police Department
Det. Heather Long, Pottstown Borough Police Department
Det. Mark Wickersham, Pottstown Borough Police Department
Det. Brooke Fisher, Pottstown Borough Police Department
Officer Corey Pfister, Pottstown Borough Police Department (not pictured)
Officer Jacob Ritter, Pottstown Borough Police Department (not pictured)
Officer Kevin Gorman, Philadelphia Police Department (not pictured)