Rest in peace, Oklahoma Highway Patrol Trooper Vernon Brake (EOW 4/8/2026). Trooper Brake was patrolling Interstate 35 in Oklahoma City when a vehicle reportedly lost control in the opposite lane while attempting to avoid debris, crossed into his lane and struck his patrol vehicle head-on, killing him. He was a 19-year veteran of the Oklahoma Highway Patrol and is survived by his wife and two children. This tragic incident also killed the 36-year-old driver of the other vehicle and her 4-year-old daughter. Trooper, rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
Happy Easter From Port Authority PBA
On this holiday and every day, the Port Authority PBA acknowledges and thanks the men and women of the Port Authority Police Department for their dedication to the safety and security of our communities. Their work is demanding and carried out with selfless professionalism in service to the people of New York, New Jersey and the millions who use Port Authority facilities each day. We are proud to represent our nation’s finest police officers and wishes all who celebrate a blessed and happy Easter. Please keep in mind the men and women who will not be with their families today as they work to protect you and your loved ones.
Port Authority PBA Joins Rally to Fix Pension Tiers
On Friday, April 3, the Port Authority PBA joined public unions from across New York State at the Fix Tiers Five and Six Rally, held at Suffolk County Community College’s Grant Campus in Brentwood, New York. Port Authority PBA officials in attendance included First Vice President Mike Mollahan, Treasurer Steve Ekizian, Recording Secretary Shaun Kehoe, Trustee Chairman Tariq Abdool, BT Delegate Patrick Finneran, JFK Delegate Rob Joseph and LGA Delegate Seth Friedman.
In Remembrance: Mississippi Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Jamerson
Rest in peace, Jackson County, Mississippi, Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Jamerson (EOW 4/1/2026). Deputy Jamerson responded to a disturbance call at a local apartment complex. Gunfire erupted during a foot pursuit of a suspect that resulted in the fatal shooting of Jamerson. He was 61 years old and had served with the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office for 16 years. Michael, rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
In Remembrance: Retired PAPD Police Officer James J. Guinto
The Port Authority PBA is saddened by the passing of retired Port Authority Police Officer James J. Guinto. Jimmy served with the Port Authority Police Department from October 8, 1973, through January 8, 1994, protecting the people of New York, New Jersey and the millions using Port Authority facilities daily. He spent many of those years as a Port Authority PBA delegate, passionately representing the police officers of the PAPD Bus Terminal Command.
Interagency Cooperation Leads to Suspect’s Arrest
Recently, Port Authority Police Officer Anthony Amelio responded to Terminal 1 at JFK International Airport for a TSA report of an individual of concern. Once on scene, Amelio was informed of an 18-year-old man whom TSA said was acting erratically. Amelio interviewed the man and, based on that interview, requested EMS to evaluate him. EMS responded and transported the man to a hospital. A few days later, Amelio saw an article in the New York Post about a 29-year-old woman who was the victim of an unprovoked stabbing at a bus stop in East Elmhurst, Queens. The article included a photo of the suspect taken from surveillance video provided by the New York City Police Department.