PAX Centurion - March / April 2015

Page 32 • PAX CENTURION • March/April 2015 617-989-BPPA (2772) On Thursday, July 31, 2014, Commissioner’s Commendations were awarded to District B-2 Officers Andrew Blake and Frederick Rice: On June 19, 2014, Officers Blake and Rice were performing a construction detail in the area of Parker and Smith Streets when they were notified that member of the construction crew was experiencing a medical trauma and had collapsed. The officers immediately responded to the construction worker and requested EMS. The worker’s condi- tion began to rapidly worsen to the point that officers could not detect a pulse. At this time, Officers Blake and Rice began chest compressions. Following several compressions, a pulse was detected. The officers were able to keep the victim’s pulse going until EMS and Boston Fire arrived and took over treatment. For their quick response and life-saving efforts, we thank Officers Blake and Rice. On Thursday, July 31, 2014, Commissioner’s Commendations were awarded to City Wide Drug Control Sergeant Detective Joseph Sullivan, Detective Daniel Griffin, Officers Omar Borges, Stephen Fabiano, Jarrod Gero, Eric Merner, and Todd Peterson: During the first 6 months of 2014 the City Wide Drug Control Unit under direction of Sgt. Det. Joseph Sullivan comprised of Det. Daniel Griffin, Officers Omar Borges, Stephen Fabiano, Jarrod Gero, Eric Merner, and Todd Peterson have gone above and beyond in their efforts to combat gun, drug and gang activity in the City of Boston. Their impressive work ethic has resulted in the following results through July 1st, 2014: 64 Search Warrants Executed, 81 Arrests with the majority being active gang members, 31 Firearms Recovered, $72,411 Seized, Approximately 900 Grams of Class A Drugs Recovered, Approximately 2,112 Grams of Class B Drugs Recovered, Approximately 484 Pills of Class E Drugs Recovered, Approximately 10 Lbs. of Class D Drugs Recovered For their exceptional efforts and continued dedication to making the streets safer, we thank the members of the DCU. On Thursday, September 11, 2014, Commissioner’s Commendations were awarded to District E-13 Officers Dave Juba, Luciano Cirino-Ayuso, William Moran, and Jackson Hernandez: On July 16, 2014 Officers Cirino-Ayuso and Juba were on foot patrol in the area of 940 Parker Street in Jamaica Plain when they observed an individual acting suspiciously by constantly moving back and forth toward a group of teens in the area. Due to multiple gun and drug incidents in this area, they approached the individual to obtain his name. At this time, the suspect became evasive and began moving in an odd manner as though to conceal an item in his pocket. The individual was asked to remove his hands from his pockets several times to which he refused. The suspect then pulled away from officers and fled on foot. During the foot pursuit, Officers Juba and Cirino-Ayusa were able to place the suspect under arrest. At this time, Officers Moran and Hernandez arrived on scene and retraced the suspect’s direc- tion of flight. During their search, Officers Moran and Hernandez were able to recover a Colt .45 firearm in the area of 928 Parker Street. For their keen observations and perseverance, we thank Officers Juba, Cirino-Ayuso, Moran, and Hernandez. On Thursday, September 11, 2014, Commissioner’s Commendations were awarded to Detectives Leo Ronan and Gloria Kinkead as well as Area E Officers Fabian Belgrave and Wilson Quiles: On August 13, 2014, Officer Quiles responded to a radio call for a robbery at the Burger King on Washington Street in Roslindale. On arrival, Officer Quiles spoke to the four young victims and was able to obtain a detailed description of all suspects involved. Moments later, Officer Belgrave stopped a motor vehicle on an unrelated violation. Upon gathering information on the vehicle and the operator, Officer Belgrave observed the front passenger repeatedly moving and crouching down. During the traffic stop, Officer Belgrave heard a broadcast of the suspect descriptions provided by Officer Quiles which matched that of the occupants of the motor vehicle in which he had stopped. Additional units arrived on scene including Detective Kinkead and Detective Ronan. A brief investigation led to all of the suspects being positively identified and subsequently placed under arrest. For their swift response and team work, we thank Detectives Ronan and Kinkead and Officers Belgrave and Quiles. On Thursday, August 28, 2014, Commissioner’s Commendations were awarded to District D-4 (South End) Sergeant Detective Kevin Power and Detectives John Kelleher, Daniel MacDonald, Kevin McGill, Thomas Connolly, and Timothy O’Sullivan for their actions in the following incident: Since the first of the year, District D-4 (South End) had experienced a 63% increase in residential burglaries, the majority of which being committed while the residents were home asleep. Upon further training provided by the Bureau of Investigative Services, these detectives researched the area to identify key players involved in the burglaries. Under the direct supervision of Sgt. Det. Power, Detectives Kelleher, MacDonald, McGill, Connolly, and Sullivan responded to a significant amount of these burglaries and were diligent in processing all evidence, taking the additional steps of comforting and reassuring victims that their investigation was a priority. With their continued dedication to the victims and the community, the Detectives were able to secure the identity of a known criminal and connect him to at least six burglaries in the area. Since the arrest, the area has seen a 54% decrease in burglaries. For their commitment to justice and dedication to the community, we thank these detectives for their hard work.