On December 18, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum welcomed viewers to listen to firsthand accounts from three first responders who experienced the events of September 11, 2001. The panel featured retired PAPD Detective Will Jimeno, joined by his rescuers, retired NYPD Emergency Service Unit Detectives Patrick “Paddy” McGee Sr. and Scott Strauss.
In Remembrance: Port Authority Police Officer William Perry
The Port Authority PBA always honors and remembers Port Authority Police Officer William Perry (EOW 12/22/1980). Police Officer Perry was fatally shot by an assailant on a PATH platform in Jersey City, New Jersey. He was 32 years old and had served with the Port Authority Police Department for three years and 10 months. He is survived by his wife and two children. Billy, continue your rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
In Remembrance: PAPD Police Officer Charles Kessler
The members of the Port Authority PBA always honor and remember Port Authority Police Officer Charles Kessler (EOW 12/16/1951). Police Officer Kessler was killed in the line of duty when he was struck by an 8-ton rescue vehicle at the Holland Tunnel. He had served with the Port Authority Police Department for 23 years. Charles, continue your peaceful rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
PAPD WTC Officers Apprehend Suspect Wanted in Connection With Multiple Thefts
A larceny pattern allegedly committed by a 22-year-old male came to an end when Port Authority Police Officer Devon Moses observed the suspect inside the World Trade Center Oculus on Sunday, December 14. Officer Moses, who was familiar with the suspect from a PAPD WTC Detective Squad BOLO, alerted Police Officers Steven Moscoso and Rocio Sanchez Mendez.
Santa Visits PAPD GWB Command Christmas Party
Santa Claus visited the George Washington Bridge bearing presents at the PAPD GWB Command Christmas party on Sunday, December 14, in Fort Lee. After Santa delivered the gifts, the Grinch made an appearance and attempted to steal all the presents. PAPD officers interrupted the Grinch’s plans, quickly handcuffed him and dispatched him to places unknown.
PAPD GWB Patrol Units Help Rescue Driver Trapped in Vehicle
Early Saturday morning, December 13, at approximately 4:30 a.m., a sedan crashed into the rear of a box truck on the George Washington Bridge, pinning the sedan’s driver. PAPD George Washington Bridge patrol units responded to the upper-level westbound lanes and found the pinned driver suffering from numerous injuries. PAPD ESU Truck 1, staffed by Police Officers Steven Malleck and Michael Colonna, and Truck 5, staffed by Police Officers Anthony Tortorice and Roy Decker, responded, along with Port Authority GWB Tunnel and Bridge agents and FDNY units, and began an extrication operation.