New Rochelle Police Department Holds Annual Awards Ceremony

NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. -- The New Rochelle Police Department held its annual Memorial and Awards Ceremony, in observance of Police Memorial Week, on Wednesday, May 13, at the Greentree Country Club.

(L-R) Keynote speaker Diego G. Rodriguez, assistant director in charge, FBI, New York Office New Rochelle Police Commissioner Patrick J. Carroll, and Officer of the Year Police Officer Dwayne Jones.
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The New Rochelle Police Deparment Memorial and Awards Ceremony.
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Essay contest winners: Aniyah Guarino, Davis Elementary (first place); Jennifer Gonzalez, Columbus Elementary; Hanna Alfano, Ward Elementary.
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Cassandra Huerta

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The event honored department members for their outstanding contributions as well as the memory of those officers who sacrificed their lives in the service to the City.

Police Officer of the Year Award:

Police Officer Dwayne Jones.

The Police Commissioner’s Award:

Officer Anthony Colotti; Officer Christopher Guglielmo; and Officer Marc Weinerman.

Class “C” Citation:

Lt. Adrian Navarrete; Detective Michael Ciafardini; Detective Evangelos Geralis; Detective Sean Kane; Detective Michael Messina; Detective Glen Spinner; Officer Paul D’Erasmo; Officer Jason Redner; Officer Juan Torres; Officer Mark Trezza; Officer John Young (retired); Officer Nicholas Zuzulo; Officer Montiero; and White Plains Police Department Officer Bonilla.

The Westchester County Dept. of Public Safety Commendation Award:

Lt. Brian Fagan; Lt. Adrian Navarrete; Lt. Raul Rodriguez (2); Sgt. Kevin Perri; Detective Sean Kane (3); Detective Yadilene Machado; Detective Vincent Marion; Detective Michael Messina; Detective Thomas Raptis (2); Detective Glen Spinner; Police Officer Luigi Amico; Po liceOfficer Kimberley Boneski (2); Police Officer Paul D’Erasmo (3); Police Officer Christopher Guglielmo (2); Police Officer Dwayne Jones (4); Police Officer Melvin Molina; Police Officer Lane Schlesinger; and Police Officer Mark Trezza.

Unit Citation – Operation City Sweeper II:

Lt. Brian Fagan; Detective Sean Kane; Detective Yadilene Machado; Detective Vincent Marion; and Detective Glen Spinner.

Lifesaving Award:

Sgt. Matthew Brady; Sgt. Steven D’Onofrio; Sgt, Robert Wenzler; Sgt. Kyle Wilson; Detective Timothy Adrian; Detective Jason Buono; Detective Frank Lore IV; Detective Dario Navarrete; Police Officer Dwayne Jones; and Police Officer Mark Trezza.

Chamber of Commerce Investigator of the Year Award:

Detective Michael O’Rourke.

TransCare Ambulance Lifesaver of the Year Award:

Sgt. Matthew Brady and Detective Timothy Adrian.

New Rochelle Municipal Housing Authority Recognition Award:

Officer Paul D’Erasmo.

Eugene Frank Problem Solving Award:

Officer John Ladeairous Arthur

Luce Klein Award:

Detective John Hansen.

Civilian Employee of the Year:

CSO Natasha Seleno

Citizen of the Year:

Brian O’Rourke

Eleven Year Perfect Attendance Award:

Sgt. Robert Torr and Detective Robert D’Andrea.

Ten-Year Perfect Attendance Award:

Police Commissioner Patrick J. Carroll; Capt. Cosmo Costa; Sgt. Edward Hayes; and Detective Michael Ciafardini.

Eight-Year Perfect Attendance Award:

Detective Claudio Carpano.

Seven-Year Perfect Attendance Award:

Officer Francesco Provenzal.

Six-Year Perfect Attendance Award:

Officer Gary Lehning.

Five-Year Perfect Attendance Award:

Capt. Joseph Schaller and Detective Denise Waters (retired).

Four-Year Perfect Attendance Award:

Lt. Christopher Hearle; Sgt. Myron Joseph; Detective Evangelos Geralis; and Police Officer Luigi Amico.

Three-Year Perfect Attendance Award:

Lt. Gary Robinson; Detective Gregory Herring; Officer Anthony Colotti; and Officer Anthony D’Angelo.

Two-Year Perfect Attendance Award:

Lt. William Childs.

One-Year Perfect Attendance Award:

Sgt. Steven D’Onofrio; Detective Terrence Fudge; Detective Yadilene Machado; Detective Michael Regina; Detective Liliana Sanchez; Police Officer John Care; Police Officer Emily Hirschowitz; Police Officer Dwayne Jones; Police Officer Patrick Lunn; Police Officer Daniel Maldonado; Police Officer Michael Martins; Police Officer Roberto Valencia; Police Officer Scott Wallach; and Police Officer Nicholas Zuzulo.

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