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 Police Officer

Krzystof Gelsa Chistopher Timms
SPECIAL OPERATIONS SPECIAL OPERATIONS
SECTION 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 Detective
Robert Himes Mark Spila
SOUTHWESTERN SOUTHWESTERN
DISTRICT DISTRICT

Sergeant Sergeant Officer

Jeffrey Young Daniel Salefski Andre Andrades
SWD VCID WD

Officer Sergeant Officer Dispatcher

Michael Minor Clifton Macer Chris Warren Shawnta Privette
WD CID-DDU SWD 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 Police Officer

Daniel Harper 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 Police Officer Police Officer

Charles Clayton Michael Nicholl 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. Sergeant
Clayton, Officer Nicholl and Officer Lee are awarded the Silver Star.
 Citation of Valor & Silver Star

Police Officer Police Officer

Pedro Perez Abraham McKnight
SOUTHWESTERN SOUTHWESTERN
DISTRICT 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. Officer Abraham

McKnight is awarded the Silver Star.
Citation of Valor and Silver Star

Officer Officer
Anthony Jobst Hayden Gross
CENTRAL CENTRAL
DISTRICT DISTRICT

Sergeant Officer Officer

Joseph Donato Parker Edwards Renard Owens
CD CD CD

Officer Officer
Demeitrius Farley Wayne Allen
ND 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 Police Officer

John Torres 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.

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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 Police Officer

Kevin DeVita 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 Police Officer Police Officer

James McShane Charles Hagee Jhonn Corona
EASTERN EASTERN EASTERN
DISTRICT DISTRICT 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 Police Officer Police Officer

Jason Thomas Carmine Vignola Richard Robinson
SED SED 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 Police Officer

Julian Min Rodney Cintron
NORTHEASTERN DISTRICT 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 Police Officer Police Officer

Shawn Edwards Daniel Meehan Gregory Fisher
VCID 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 in-
progress. 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 Police Officer

Bryon Schimpf Manuel Moro
CENTRAL DISTRICT 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 Police Officer Police Officer

Steven Olson Robert Brown Raul Alvarez
SWD SD 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 Office Supervisor

Shirley Lipscomb Doris Potee
PERSONNEL SECTION SPECIAL OPERATIONS
SECTION
 Civilian Service Recognition
30 Years

Office Assistant III Marlene Davis Public Affairs Section

Fingerprint Tech. Agnes Campbell
Criminalist II Pamela Shaw
Crime Lab Tech. Supervisor Michael Bailey
Criminalist II Rosalind Bowman
Police Information Tech. Barbara Jones
Secretary III Denise McNeill
Office Assistant II Charmayne Edwards
Hostler Robert Coe
Office Assistant III Helen Satterfield
Office Assistant II Benjamin Woodson
Office Assistant III Lorraine Carter
Central Records Section
Laboratory Section
Laboratory Section
Laboratory Section
Central Records Section
Patrol Division
Central Records Section
Special Operations Section
Personnel Section
Central Records Section
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