Medals Day Book

Mayor Sheila Dixon

March 10, 2009

A Message from Mayor Sheila Dixon: On behalf of the citizens and city of Baltimore, it is my honor to welcome you to the Baltimore City Police Department’s Annual Medals Day Ceremony. As a public servant, I am inspired by your selfless dedication and commitment to positive change in our communities. Today we take the time to celebrate the men and women who have committed their lives to protecting the people of Baltimore City from harm. Those who have demonstrated exceptional skill and dedication are being singled out for an even greater honor. I hope that those honored today will continue to be examples of professional excellence for many years to come. This achievement deserves more than just a medal or even a round of applause – but sincere gratitude from a city that will no longer tolerate to live in communities of fear and intimidation. I would also like to extend my gratitude to your family and loved ones who also make sacrifices on your behalf as you make this city safer. Your commitment to serving the people of Baltimore goes a long way to ensuring a stronger Baltimore in the years to come. The residents of Baltimore are very fortunate to have such honorable, forthright, and caring public servants. Sincerely,

Sheila Dixon Mayor Baltimore City

Police Commissioner Frederick H. Bealefeld, III As Commissioner, it is my honor to recognize the outstanding officers receiving medals today. The job of a police officer is very difficult and often very dangerous, but these fine men and women have all demonstrated the courage, dedication and skill that set this department apart. I thank them for their service, and I am proud to have them as Baltimore Police Officers.

Command Staff Deputy Commissioner Anthony Barksdale Deputy Commissioner Deborah Owens Colonel John Bevilacqua Colonel Dean Palmere Colonel John Skinner Chief Ann Wells Chief Mark Grimes Lt. Colonel Michael Andrew Lt. Colonel John Dodson Lt. Colonel Richard Hite Lt. Colonel Jesse Oden Lt. Colonel Paul Sheppard Lt. Colonel Glenn Williams Major John Bailey Major Roger Bergeron Major Scott Bloodsworth Major Anthony Brown Major Ross Buzzuro Major Martinez Davenport Major Delmar Dickson Major David Engel Major Garnell Green Major John Hess Major Jodie McFadden Major Mary Patterson Major Scott Roper Major Melvin Russell Major O’Donald Sampson Major Joseph Smith Major Keith Teidemann Major Nathan Warfield Director Francis Chiafari Director Anthony Guglielmi Director James Green Director Gayle Guilford Director Kim Johnson-Ball Director Peta Myers Deputy Major Paul Abell Deputy Major Margaret Barillaro Deputy Major Robert Booker Deputy Major Charles Carter Deputy Major William Davis Deputy Major Johnny Delgado Deputy Major Darryl DeSousa Deputy Major Dan Lioi Deputy Major Avon Mackel Deputy Major Keith Matthews Deputy Major Dennis Smith

Operations Bureau Administrative Bureau Criminal Investigations Division Violent Crimes Impact Division Patrol Division Administrative Division Legal Affairs Section Property Section Patrol Division – Area I Crisis Intervention Warrant Task Force Special Operations Section Patrol Division – Area II Commander, Central District Commander, Southeast District Commander, Southern District Commander, Southwest District Commander, Northern District Patrol Division Commander, Northeast District Intelligence Section Commander, Western District VCID Community Stabilization Personnel Section Communications Section Eastern District Inspections Section Central Records Section Internal Investigations Division Commander, Northwest District Laboratory Section Public Affairs Section Special Projects Management Information Systems EEOC Planning & Research Section Fiscal Section Southern District Western District Southwestern District Southeastern District Northwestern District Northeastern District Eastern District Central District Internal Investigations Division Northern District

Program Processional National Anthem The Baltimore Police Choir Pledge of Allegiance Invocation Police Chaplain Presiding Lieutenant Mark P. Mason Education and Training Section Remarks The Honorable Sheila Dixon Mayor of Baltimore Police Commissioner Frederick H. Bealefeld, III Presentations Police Commissioner Frederick H. Bealefeld, III Benediction Police Chaplain Recessional Following the ceremony, the Police Commissioner cordially invites family, friends and guests to join him for refreshments in the Atrium.

Medal of Honor Recipients Active Members

Police Officer Brian D. Bacon Special Operations Section Sergeant Ronald A. Beverly Internal Investigations Division Retired Police Agent Eugene J. Cassidy Education & Training Section Sergeant Frederick J. Dillon Southeastern District Detective Barry W. Hamilton Southeastern District / DDU Sergeant Louis C. Holley Central District Detective Sergeant William P. Hoover Eastern District / DDU Lieutenant Sean R. Kapfhammer Southwestern District Police Officer Edwin Lane Southwestern District Police Officer Jared Stern Western District

Medal of Honor & Citation of Valor

Police Officer Krzystof Gelsa SPECIAL OPERATIONS SECTION

Police Officer Chistopher Timms SPECIAL OPERATIONS SECTION

On November 15, 2007 at 2220 hours, Officer Gelsa and Timms were working together on a crime suppression detail. The two officers engaged an individual who had just fled from detectives. The individual was observed hiding between two cars. Officer Gelsa ordered the individual to show his hands. The individual fired several shots from a stolen .45 caliber handgun striking Office Gelsa in the leg. Officer Timms advanced on the suspect and fired his handgun. The suspect continued to fire at Officer Gelsa. Officer Timms continued to advance on the suspect and incapacitated him. Officer Christopher Timms is awarded the Medal of Honor. Officer Krzystof Gelsa is awarded the Citation of Valor and Silver Star.

Medal of Honor & Citation of Valor

Detective Robert Himes

Detective Mark Spila

SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT

SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT

Sergeant Jeffrey Young SWD

Officer Michael Minor WD

Sergeant Daniel Salefski VCID

Sergeant Clifton Macer CID-DDU

Officer Andre Andrades WD

Officer Chris Warren SWD

Dispatcher Shawnta Privette COMMUNICATIONS

Medal of Honor & Citation of Valor On April 15, 2008 at 1410 hours, Detectives Himes and Spila were in the 2800 Block W. Lanvale Avenue. They saw an individual running towards a parked car. The vehicle pulled away, but stalled out. The individual opened his door quickly striking Det. Spila. The individual fled the scene on foot. While running, the individual pulled out a handgun and shot Det. Spila. Det. Spila fell to the ground, but was able to return fire. Det. Himes fired at the suspect. Believing the suspect was incapacitated, Det. Himes rendered aid to Det. Spila. The suspect was not incapacitated. He rose from the ground and fired more shots at the detectives. Det. Himes returned fire. The suspect ran into a nearby house. The suspect confronted Sergeants Young, Salefski, and Macer as well as Officers Andrades and Minor. Several more shots were fired by the suspect at these officers. Officers returned fire and the suspect fell to the ground. The suspect refused to comply with orders and was taken into custody after Officer Warren tasered him. The Emergency Dispatcher for the Southwest Channel during this time was Ms. Shawnta Privette. During the chaotic events, Ms. Privette’s actions were the model of true professionalism. Det. Himes later wrote in reference to Ms. Privett’s actions that day, “You were the one that kept all the information straight and got it out to the appropriate people. I feel that you saved mine and Mark’s life that day.” Detective Robert Himes is awarded the Medal of Honor. Detective Mark Spila is awarded the Citation of Valor and Silver Star. Sergeants Young, Salefski, Macer, as well as Officers Minor and Andrades are awarded the Silver Star. Officer Warren is awarded the Bronze Star. Emergency Dispatcher Privette is awarded the Distinguished Service Award.

Medal of Honor & Citation of Valor

Police Officer Daniel Harper

Police Officer Dante Arthur

CENTRAL DISTRICT

CENTRAL DISTRICT

On January 23, 2009 at 2000 hours, Officer Daniel Harper and 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 returned fire. Officer Harper realizing the severity of Officer Arthur’s wound, dragged him to a safe location while the suspects were still in the area. Officer Harper rendered aid and covered Officer Arthur while additional units were summoned to the scene. All suspects were apprehended. Officer Daniel Harper is awarded the Medal of Honor. Officer Dante Arthur is awarded the Citation of Valor.

Citation of Valor

Detective Steven Mahan VIOLENT CRIMES IMPACT DIVISION

On October 31, 2007 at 1327 hours, Det. Mahan and other members of the Violent Crimes Impact Division were conducting a narcotics investigation. The target of the investigation was seen leaving his house and entered a vehicle. A car stop was initiated. As Det. Mahan approached the vehicle, the target drove the vehicle into Det. Mahan, pinning him between two vehicles. Det. Mahan’s legs and midsection were crushed as he fell to the street. The suspect fled the scene in the vehicle and was later captured. Det. Mahan was taken to the hospital in critical condition. He was hospitalized for a month, survived four surgeries and endured six months of rehabilitation. Detective Mahan is awarded the Citation of Valor.

Citation of Valor & Silver Star

Detective Jemell Rayam VIOLENT CRIMES IMPACT DIVISION

Sergeant Charles Clayton

Police Officer Michael Nicholl

Police Officer Jason Lee

ND

ND

ND

On June 24, 2007 at 0040 hours, Sergeant Clayton, Officers Rayam, Nicholl, and Lee approached a group of individuals. Suddenly they heard gunshots. The armed person was identified and the officers returned fire. A foot chase ensued. The suspect ran into an alley, turned towards the approaching officers with his handgun. Officers incapacitated the suspect. During the exchange of gunfire, Officer Rayam suffered a gunshot wound to his foot. Officer Rayam is awarded the Citation of Valor and Silver Star. Clayton, Officer Nicholl and Officer Lee are awarded the Silver Star.

Sergeant

Citation of Valor & Silver Star

Police Officer Pedro Perez

Police Officer Abraham McKnight

SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT

SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT

On March 8, 2008 at 0100 hours, Officer Perez and McKnight were conducting field interviews. During the interview, an unknown suspect began shooting at the two officers. The shots were fired from a nearby wooded area. Officer Perez was struck in the knee. Officer McKnight pulled Officer Perez in between two cars and eventually to a safe location. Officer Pedro Perez is awarded the Citation of Valor. McKnight is awarded the Silver Star.

Officer Abraham

Citation of Valor and Silver Star

Officer Anthony Jobst

Officer Hayden Gross

CENTRAL DISTRICT

Sergeant Joseph Donato CD

CENTRAL DISTRICT

Officer Parker Edwards CD

Officer Demeitrius Farley ND

Officer Renard Owens CD

Officer Wayne Allen ND

Citation of Valor and Silver Star On March 16, 2008 at 0227 hours, Officer Jobst heard multiple gunshots while on patrol. He observed a vehicle leaving the area. The operator of the vehicle refused to stop for Officer Jobst. The vehicle later crashed and the operator bailed out. With the assistance of Sergeant Donato, and Officers Gross, Edwards, Owens, Farley, and Allen the suspect was located. The suspect refused to surrender to police and opened fire at them. Officer Jobst was struck in the foot and helped to safety by Officer Owens. The officers exchanged gunfire. Officer Gross suffered a graze wound. The suspect was incapacitated. The suspect was wearing body armor and armed with two guns. Officer Jobst and Officer Gross are awarded the Citation of Valor. Sgt. Donato, Officers Edwards, Owens, Farley, and Allen are awarded the Silver Star.

Silver Star

Police Officer John Torres

Police Officer Scott Ripley

SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT

SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT

On May 16, 2007 at 0120 hours, Officers Torres and Ripley responded to a shooting call. They observed a vehicle leaving the scene. The operator of the vehicle bailed out and the officers noticed he had a gun in his hand. The suspect pointed the handgun at both officers. Officer Torres fired his handgun and the suspect was taken into custody. Officers Torres and Ripley are awarded the Silver Star. ________________________________________________________________________

Police Officer Joshua Laycock WESTERN DISTRICT On November 17, 2008, Officer Laycock was leaving court. He noticed an altercation between a man and woman. The man had the woman on the ground and appeared to be punching her. Officer Laycock approached the man and deployed his taser. This had no effect. Officer Laycock observed that the man was stabbing the woman. Officer Laycock then shot the man. The suspect was incapacitated. Officer Laycock is awarded the Silver Star.

Silver Star

Detective Jared Fried SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT

On April 9, 2008 at 2240 hours, Detective Fried and fellow squad members were in the area of a suspect discharging a handgun. Det. Fried witnessed an individual running. Det. Fried ordered the individual to drop the weapon. He refused and shot at Det. Fried. Det. Fried returned fire and the suspect was incapacitated. Officers Fried is awarded the Silver Star. _______________________________________________________________________

Sergeant Kevin DeVita

Police Officer Michael Lavery

SOUTHWESTERN DISTRICT

SPECIAL OPERATIONS SECTION

On April 6, 2008 at 2216 hours, Sergeant DeVita and Officer Lavery were on patrol in an unmarked vehicle and heard multiple gunshots. They observed a suspect running towards them with a handgun. They confronted the suspect, who pointed his gun at them. Both officers feared for their safety and shot the suspect. The suspect was incapacitated. Sergeant DeVita and Officer Lavery are awarded the Silver Star.

Silver Star

Police Officer James McShane

Police Officer Charles Hagee

Police Officer Jhonn Corona

EASTERN DISTRICT

EASTERN DISTRICT

EASTERN DISTRICT

On February 2, 2007 at 1030 hours, Officers McShane, Hagee and Corona responded as back-up units after an officer was shot at by a suspect. Officer Corona observed the suspect, who then fired several rounds at the officer. Officer Corona returned fire. The suspect then encountered Officers Hagee and McShane and discharged his handgun at them. Both officers returned fire. The suspect was incapacitated. Officers McShane, Hagee, and Corona are awarded the Silver Star.

Bronze Star

Police Officer Jason Thomas SED

Police Officer Carmine Vignola SED

Police Officer Richard Robinson SED

On July 14, 2008, Officers Thomas and Vignola were patrolling an area after a prior shooting. They approached a male in the rear of the location. The male began running from the officers and pulled out a .45 caliber handgun and pointed it at the patrol car driven by backup Officer Robinson. Officer Robinson was able to strike the armed person with his vehicle. The male was knocked to the ground and he dropped the handgun. He was arrested. Officers Thomas, Vignola, and Robinson are awarded the Bronze Star.

Police Officer Julian Min NORTHEASTERN DISTRICT

Police Officer Rodney Cintron NORTHEASTERN DISTRICT

On June 13, 2008 at 2205 hours, Officers Min and Cintron were walking foot in the area of a prior shooting. Both officers observed a male. At that moment, they received a call for an armed person that matched the description. As they approached the male, he withdrew a .22 long barrel revolver. Officer Min kicked the gun out of his hand. A violent struggle ensued. The suspect was arrested. Officers Min and Cintron are awarded the Bronze Star.

Bronze Star

Police Officer Bryant Russell SPECIAL OPERATIONS SECTION On October 5, 2007 at 1712 hours, Officer Russell and his partner heard gunshots. Officer Russell approached the area and observed an armed male firing a gun at another male. Officer Russell approached the suspect who pointed the gun at him. Officer Russell discharged his handgun at the suspect. The suspect was incapacitated. Officer Russell is awarded the Bronze Star.

Sergeant Gordon Schluderberg SPECIAL OPERATIONS SECTION On September 12, 2007 at 0315 hours, Sgt. Schluderberg and fellow officers observed a group of individuals. One of the individuals pulled a handgun from his waistband and fled the location. The suspect ran through a dwelling towards an open field. The suspect approached a retaining wall and turned towards Sgt. Schluderberg. Sgt. Schluderberg feared for his safety and fired his handgun. The suspect was incapacitated. Sergeant Schulderberg is awarded the Bronze Star.

Bronze Star

Police Officer Alexi Correa NORTHWESTERN DISTRICT On February 21, 2007, Officer Correa was off-duty at a Walgreen’s in Anne Arundel County. Officer Correa was shopping in the store when a suspect with a ski mask and a rifle entered the location. Officer Correa grabbed the suspect before he could leave the store causing the rifle to be dropped to the ground. Officer Correa detained the suspect until Anne Arundel County Police arrived. Officer Correa is awarded the Bronze Star.

Detective Eric Thomas VIOLENT CRIMES IMPACT DIVISION On April 28, 2007 at 0012 hours, Det. Thomas and his partner responded as backup units to assist another officer. One male fled the location upon their arrival. The male was armed with a handgun. Det. Thomas chased the male. The suspect turned towards Det. Thomas and pointed the handgun at him. Det. Thomas fired his handgun and the suspect was incapacitated. Detective Thomas is awarded the Bronze Star.

Bronze Star

Sergeant Shawn Edwards VCID

Police Officer Daniel Meehan

Police Officer Gregory Fisher

VCID

VCID

On February 28, 2008, Sergeant Edwards and Officers Meehan and Fisher were conducting a narcotics investigation. A citizen approached them and advised a convenience store was being robbed. The approached the store and noticed the suspect armed with a shotgun exiting the location. The suspect fled on foot. While running, the suspect pointed the shotgun at the officers. All three fired at the suspect and he was incapacitated. Sergeant Edwards and Officers Meehan and Fisher are awarded the Bronze Star.

Police Officer John Torres SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT

On December 1, 2008, Officer Torres observed a robbery in-progress. A female had her hands in the air in front of a male who was grabbing her purse. Officer Torres approached and the male turned towards him while holding a handgun. Officer Torres ordered him to drop the gun. He refused and was shot. The suspect was arrested. Officer Torres is awarded the Bronze Star.

Bronze Star

Police Officer Paul Southard NORTHEASTERN DISTRICT

On December 6, 2008, Officer Southard received a call for an armed robbery inprogress. A description of the suspect’s vehicle was received. Officer Southard observed the vehicle. The vehicle was stopped. Officer Southard observed the suspect in the vehicle reaching for a handgun. Officer Southard shot the suspect and he was incapacitated. The suspect had an open warrant for Carjacking. Officer Southard is awarded the Bronze Star. .

Police Officer Bryon Schimpf CENTRAL DISTRICT

Police Officer Manuel Moro CENTRAL DISTRICT

On September 15, 2004, Officers Schimpf and Moro observed a male being disorderly. The officers approached him and he withdrew a 9mm Norinco Uzi and turned towards the officers. Officer Moro grabbed the suspect prior to him being able to fire the weapon that was loaded with 18 live rounds. Both officers were able to arrest the suspect. Officers Schimpf and Moro are awarded the Bronze Star.

Bronze Star

Police Officer Joseph Grossman SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT

On May 7 , 2008, Officer Grossman and fellow officers initiated a car stop. This car was described by the victim of a shooting as the suspect’s vehicle. The suspect bailed out of the vehicle. The suspect fired one round at Officer Grossman. Officer Grossman returned fire. The suspect was arrested and his handgun was recovered. Officer Grossman is awarded a Bronze Star.

Police Officer Steven Cabral EASTERN DISTRICT

On October 28, 2008, Officer Cabral and fellow officers responded to a location for a family disturbance. Upon their arrival they noticed a cutting victim. While in the rear of the location, Officer Cabral and his partner entered the location. One of the males in the location was armed with a knife. The male charged Officer Cabral and he shot him. The suspect was incapacitated. Officer Cabral is awarded the Bronze Star.

Distinguished Service Award

Sergeant Steven Olson SWD

Police Officer Robert Brown SD

Police Officer Raul Alvarez ND

Mr. Robert Cottom

In October 2007, the book Some Gave All: A History of Baltimore Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty was published. This book was authored by Sgt. Olson and Officer Brown. Officer Alvarez designed the dust cover. Mr. Cottom volunteered the use of his own private business to publish the book. The four individuals’ efforts included hundreds of hours of donated time. All of the money raised from the sale of this book are given to the Baltimore Police Memorial Fund. Sgt. Olson, Officers Brown and Alvarez are awarded the Distinguished Service Award. Mr. Cottom is given the Citizens Award.

Civilian Service Recognition 40 Years

Office Assistant III Barbara Garrett CENTRAL RECORDS SECTION

Office Assistant III Shirley Lipscomb PERSONNEL SECTION

Office Supervisor Doris Potee SPECIAL OPERATIONS SECTION

Civilian Service Recognition 30 Years Office Assistant III Marlene Davis

Public Affairs Section

Fingerprint Tech. Agnes Campbell

Central Records Section

Criminalist II Pamela Shaw

Laboratory Section

Crime Lab Tech. Supervisor Michael Bailey

Laboratory Section

Criminalist II Rosalind Bowman

Laboratory Section

Police Information Tech. Barbara Jones

Central Records Section

Secretary III Denise McNeill

Patrol Division

Office Assistant II Charmayne Edwards

Central Records Section

Hostler Robert Coe

Special Operations Section

Office Assistant III Helen Satterfield

Personnel Section

Office Assistant II Benjamin Woodson

Central Records Section

Office Assistant III Lorraine Carter

Internal Investigations Division

Analyst Programmer II Stephannie Robinson

MIS

Secretary III Angela Keeney

Administrative Division

Criminalist III Theodis Warnick

Laboratory Section

Fingerprint Tech. Supervisor Vileen Hicklin

Central Records Section

911 Operator Claudette Brooks-Smith

Communications Section

Radio Maintenance Tech. II Dale Harrison

Communications Section

Criminalist II Joseph Harant

Laboratory Section

Office Assistant II Deborah Davis

VCID

Crime Lab Tech II Gregory Stewart

Laboratory Section

Civilian Service Recognition 20 Years 911 Operator Linda Chapple

Communications Section

911 Operator Evoria Drake

Communications Section

911 Operator Deborah Watkins

Communications Section

Office Assistant III Linda Johnson

CID

Emergency Dispatcher Supervisor Denise Avery

Communications Section

Office Assistant II Jamie Bobbitt

Central Records Section

Emergency Dispatcher Kenneth Williams

Communications Section

911 Operator Emma Garrison

Communications Section

911 Operator Supervisor Marian Logan

Communications Section

Emergency Dispatcher Janice Ford

Communications Section

Emergency Dispatcher Candace Wilkerson

Communications Section

Firearms Examiner Karin Lipski

Laboratory Section

Office Assistant III Kia Montague

CID

Office Supervisor Angela Rodriguez

Education & Training

Storekeeper I Vernetta Leopold

Property Section

Emergency Dispatcher George Perez

Communications Section

Criminalist II Carl Buchanon

Laboratory Section

Office Assistant III Maxine Brown

Northwestern District

Emergency Dispatcher Quester Campbell

Communications Section

Emergency Dispatcher John McCall

Education & Training

Emergency Dispatcher Sandra Jackson

Communications Section

Emergency Dispatcher Supervisor Kim Wilson

Communications Section

Office Assistant III Winifred Carr

CID

Criminalist II Barry Verger

Laboratory Section

Secretary III Jacqueline Hollis

CID

Emergency Dispatcher Adrienne Jordan

Communications Section