North Ridgeville Review The Community That Cares
From left to right: Ptlm. Clint Chasko, Ptlm. Brandon Kjaer, Ptlm. Charles Callicoat, Lt. Tony Lee, Ptlm. Jim Larkin, Sgt. Brian Barens and Lt. Abt.
Six North Ridgeville Police officers were recognized at this week’s meeting of the City Council for their heroic efforts in the face of a horrific crime in 2022. The awards highlight their actions in response to a double murder attempt within a North Ridgeville family.
The story:
“Six of our officers were honored during tonight’s (June 5) city council meeting.
“Sgt. Barens, Ptlm. Callicoat, and Ptlm. Kjaer were awarded Unit Commendations.
Ptlm. Chasko receives a hug in addition to his
Life Saving Award from survivor Melanie Deese.
“Lt. Abt, Ptlm. Larkin, and Ptlm. Chasko received Unit Commendations and Life Saving Awards.
“These awards were given for their heroic response to an incident in December 2022 in which a female repeatedly stabbed her mother and father in an attempt to murder them.
“These North Ridgeville Officers responded immediately, secured the suspect, and administered life-saving aid to both victims. Through their caring professionalism, a violent subject was removed from the streets, and two lives are able to continue.
“Thank you to Lt. Lee and Lt. West for speaking on behalf of the department and an enormous thank you to James, Melanie, and Jessica Deese who spoke as well as presented the Life Saving Awards”.
– Story courtesy of the North Ridgeville Police Association
Survivors Melanie and James Deese speak about their experience.
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- Sgt. Barens receiving a Unit Commendation award.
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- Ptlm. Larkin receiving a Unit Commendation award.
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- Ptlm. Callicoat receiving a Unit Commendation award.
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- Ptlm. Kjaer receiving a Unit Commendation award.
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- Ptlm. Chasko receiving a Unit Commendation award.
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- Lt. Abt receiving a Life Saving Award from James Deese.
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- Ptlm. Larkin receiving a Life Saving Award from Jessica Deese.
