On Saturday, July 4, Port Authority police officers protected attendees at USA 250 festivities on both sides of the Hudson River as America celebrated 250 years of independence and freedom. Here are some scenes from a day of spectacular sights. The Port Authority PBA hopes everyone had a safe, enjoyable and happy Fourth of July. God bless the United States of America.
PAPD PATH Command Officers Help Save Woman in Crisis
On Sunday, June 28, a combined effort by a concerned boyfriend, PAPD officers, PATH personnel and EMS prevented a woman from harming herself. PAPD PATH Command desk officers were notified by the boyfriend of a 29-year-old woman after he received text messages from her stating that she was going to a PATH station with the intention of ending her life on the train tracks.
PAPD Officers Arrest Armed Suspect at JFK Airport
Early Thursday morning, July 2, a New York City taxi driver was standing outside his taxi on the arrivals roadway at Terminal 8 of JFK International Airport when he was approached by a man armed with a knife. The man threatened the taxi driver by repeatedly lunging at him with the knife. After threatening the taxi driver, the suspect entered the vehicle, allegedly attempting to drive away. For reasons unknown, the suspect was unable to move the vehicle and fled the area. Port Authority Police Officers Oferman Jimenez and Chris McCutchan responded, interviewed the victim and canvassed the area.
In Remembrance: Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira
Rest in peace, Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira (EOW July 1, 2026). Trooper Pahira was conducting a safety inspection of a commercial vehicle when his patrol vehicle was struck by a tractor-trailer, causing it to strike the inspection vehicle, pushing it off the road and trapping and killing Trooper Pahira. The tractor-trailer also caught fire. Trooper Pahira was 44 years old and had served with the Pennsylvania State Police for 19 years and six months. He is survived by his parents and sister. Trooper, rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.
PAPBA Featured on Fox & Friends’ First Responder Appreciation Broadcast
Port Authority PBA Board members joined fellow first responders on FOX & Friends during the program’s First Responder Appreciation broadcast on the morning of Wednesday, July 1. Pictured from left are Shaun Kehoe, PBA recording secretary; Brian Ahern, PBA financial secretary; Ainsley Earhardt, Fox anchor; Anthony Alfieri, PATH delegate; Tariq Abdool, trustee chairman; Lawrence Jones, Fox anchor; Rob Joseph, JFK delegate; Bobby Pelc, BT delegate; Ron King, GWB delegate; and Brian Kilmeade, Fox anchor.
In Remembrance: Arkansas Police Officer Trevor Howard
Rest in peace, Marked Tree, Arkansas, Police Officer Trevor Howard (EOW: June 28, 2026). Police Officer Howard was on patrol with another officer early Sunday morning when a driver who failed to stop at a stop sign crashed into their patrol vehicle, killing Howard. The other officer sustained non-life-threatening injuries. Police Officer Howard was 25 years old and had served with the Marked Tree Police Department for two months. He is survived by his father, also a law enforcement officer. Trevor, rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten.