PAPBA News

On Tuesday, February 10, Police Officer Luna was on patrol at the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Hell’s Kitchen when he observed an individual commit a petit larceny at a Hudson News newsstand. Luna apprehended the suspect without incident. After the arrest, Luna recovered more than a pound of a controlled substance from the suspect. This arrest is a strong example of a police officer paying attention to the disorder in society that can lead to a significant arrest. Petit larceny is a misdemeanor, while that quantity of drugs constitutes an A-1 felony. Great job, officer! Read More

The Lincoln Tunnel Police Command’s 2026 Skala/Cantalina Memorial Golf Outing will be held on June 8 at the New York Country Club in Spring Valley. Sign up your foursome now — spots fill quickly. This is a great tournament benefiting Tunnel to Towers. Read More

Congratulations to Port Authority Police Officer Chee Ying Yong, recipient of the Port Authority PBA’s 2025 Cop of the Year Award. Police Officer Yong was introduced by PBA President Frank Conti as the recipient at the annual Port Authority PBA Cop of the Year dinner on Friday, February 6. The PBA recognized Yong for her heroic actions on October 2, 2025. On that day, Yong saved the life of a 17-year-old stabbing victim and helped apprehend a homicide and arson suspect in what appeared to be a tragic domestic violence incident. What made the incident even more extraordinary was that Yong courageously upheld her oath while off duty and four months pregnant with her first child—a selfless commitment to public safety. Read More

Rest in peace, Lee County, Mississippi, Deputy Sheriff Rick Haggard (EOW 2/3/2026).Deputy Haggard was a Lee County school resource officer assigned to Shannon Elementary School. At the end of the school day, while directing traffic in front of the school, he was fatally struck by a vehicle as he protected the students. He was 52 years old and had served 20 years in law enforcement. Rick, rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. Read More

Rest in peace, Trooper and Paramedic Hunter Bennett and Pilot Robert Skankey of the Arizona Department of Public Safety, Aviation Bureau (EOW 2/4/2026). DPS helicopter crew members Bennett and Skankey were killed in a crash as they were responding to an active shooter incident. Hunter and Robert, rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. Read More

Rest in peace, Gwinnett County, Georgia, Police Officer Pradeep Tamang (EOW 2/1/2026). Police Officer Tamang and his partner were dispatched to a local hotel for a forgery and fraud complaint. While interviewing the suspect, the suspect produced a handgun and shot both officers. Officer Tamang was killed and his partner critically wounded. One of the officers returned fire, wounding the 35-year-old assailant. It is reported that the suspect has multiple felony convictions and active warrants. Police Officer Tamang was 25 years old and had served with the Gwinnett County Police Department for eight months. He was engaged to be married. Pradeep, rest in the Lord’s eternal embrace. Always Honored, Never Forgotten. Read More