Off. Stasiulaitis – Letter of Commendation – CPR Save

Off. T. Mele – Letter of Commendation – CPR Save

 On March 3, 2006, Officer T. Mele and Officer Stasiulaitis responded to Somerville Lumber to a report of CPR being performed on a fifty six year old male. There they assisted in the resuscitation efforts.  As a result of their efforts, the man was subsequently revived and has recovered.

  Off.  Slepokura – CPR Award

Off. Shimp – CPR Award

Off. Hennessey – CPR Award

On May 12, 2006, Officer Slepokura, Officer Shimp, and Officer Hennessey responded to the Bridgewater Diner on a report of a man choking.  Upon their arrival, the victim was unconscious and had no pulse.  The officers began CPR and initiated defibrillator protocols.  Officer Shimp attempted additional abdominal thrusts when it was determined the man’s airway was still obstructed.  Paramedics arrived and removed the obstruction with a medical instrument. The victim was subsequently able to be resuscitated thanks in part to the quick actions and efforts of Officer Slepokura, Officer Shimp and Officer Hennessey.  

  Officer Delaney – Medal of Merit

In September of 2005, Officer Delaney identified an area along the Raritan River near Robert Street which had become a dumping ground for old appliances, furniture, and numerous other household items.  This area was adjacent to County Parkland and a walking trail and presented a potential hazard for children and animals in the area.  Officer Delaney organized dedicated groups of volunteers who met in November for a clean-up day.  As a result of their efforts, tons of garbage was removed from the area.  He is hereby awarded the Medal of Merit for his initiative and the implementation of this clean-up project.

  Officer Guerra _ Exceptional Service

Officer Krok – Exceptional Service

Officer Rice – Exceptional Service

Officer Ochs – Exceptional Service

Officer Zeichner – Exceptional Service

On April 25, 2006, an individual wanted by Franklin Police Department for an attempted theft and eluding hid in the Martinsville area of Bridgewater for several hours. He was observed by Officer Ochs on Washington Valley Road in Martinsville after committing two burglaries and a theft at two residences there. During one of the burglaries, he confronted a seven year old resident and attempted to gain keys to her mother’s car. Officer Ochs, Officer Krok and Officer Guerra initiated a foot pursuit of the suspect into a wooded area.  Officer Rice and Officer Zeichner joined the pursuit from another direction, and through the excellent coordinated efforts of all the officers involved, the subject was arrested, charged and incarcerated. 

  Bound Brook Officers Ulmer and Mazeura – Lifesaving Award

On April 19, 2006, a serious on car motor vehicle crash occurred on East Main Street near the Rt. 287 overpass.  The engine compartment of the vehicle erupted into flames.  A passerby unsuccessfully attempted to remove the driver from the vehicle.  Officer Mazeura and Officer Ulmer of the Bound Brook Police Department responded to the scene and were able to pull the driver, who was seriously injured, from the flaming vehicle seconds before the passenger compartment became engulfed in flames.  The quick actions and courage of Officer Ulmer and Officer Mazeura saved the driver from further injury or death.