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Proud to support the Valor Awards of the Prince William

Chamber of Commerce.

VOCAL PERFORMANCEAllison Short

PROGRAM INTRODUCTIONSpeaker Sponsor: Mike Lovitt, Chick-fi l-A Bristow

Narrator: Bryan Van de Graaff , ABC 7/WJLA and News Channel 8

AWARDS PRESENTATIONSColonel Charlie T. Deane, Chief of Police,

Prince William County Police Department

Chief Kevin McGee,

Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue

Colonel Douglas W. Keene, Chief of Police,

Manassas City Police Department

Chief James McAllister,

Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department

Chief Walt Davis,

Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department

Captain Michael A. Spivey

Virginia Department of State Police

CLOSING

In honor of those who have served our community and its people above and beyond the call of duty, the 26th Annual Prince William Valor Awards are proudly presented by the Prince William Chamber of Commerce.

Valor Awards ProgramWELCOMELucy Beauchamp, Chairman of the Board,

Prince William Chamber of Commerce

PRESENTATION OF COLORSPrince William County Public Safety Color Guard

Pipe Major Steve Cochran

THE NATIONAL ANTHEMAllison Short

INVOCATIONJeff Carter, Chaplain,

Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue

RECOGNITION OF GUESTSRobert H. Clapper II, President & CEO,

Prince William Chamber of Commerce

LUNCHEON

REMARKSQuality of Life Vision Partner:

Rodney Blevins, Vice-President-Electric Distribution Operations,

Dominion Virginia Power

Valor Awards Corporate Sponsor:

Megan Perry, Corporate VP, Sentara Healthcare Northern Virginia

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For many of us, a job well-done means that others stand up and take notice. But for our dedicated professionals in public safety, a job well done may often go unnoticed because it means that each of us may continue on in our daily lives without a ripple. Th at is why it is so important for us to pause and celebrate the extraordinary dedication and professionalism of those who keep us safe and secure.

As a long-time resident of the Prince William community and Chairman of the Prince William Chamber, I off er my congratulations to those we are honoring today. I off er, as well, my enduring gratitude and admiration for the incredible vigilance of the thousands of public safety professionals who do their jobs with such a quiet greatness. On behalf of our citizens, thank you! - Lucy Beauchamp, Chairman of the Board, Prince William Chamber of Commerce

Carl Sandberg once said “Valor is a gift. Th ose having it never know for sure whether they have it ‘til the test comes. And those having it in one test never know for sure if they will have it when the next test comes.”

Valor is all about character and is often forged with the belief that service to others is a far higher purpose than serving one’s own interests. So it is with today’s award recipients. We welcome you to the 26th Annual Valor Awards ceremony. It is a privilege to honor the public safety offi cials who go above and beyond the call of duty performing their jobs with extraordinary distinction in the face of diffi cult circumstances.

In every community we depend on those who carry the badge, who keep the peace and serve our citizens. And in times of unrest, all Americans are grateful to those who answer the alarms and run toward danger to provide urgent care. Th ose who place their own lives at risk for others must be recognized and honored by their fellow citizens. We are humbled topublicly thank all of you this afternoon. On behalf of the business community of the greatest community in the Commonwealth of Virginia, thank you for being part of such a special day.

- Robert H. Clapper, II, President & CEO, Prince William Chamber of Commerce

Robert Clapper, President & CEO, Prince William Chamber of Commerce

and Lucy Beauchamp, Chairman of the Board

Sentara Potomac Hospital is privileged tosponsor the 2012 Prince William Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards. It is our honor to recognize and off er resounding support to our dedicated safety professionals.

Th e recipients of today’s Valor Awards demonstrate the bravery, skills and expertise to help make sure Prince William County is a safe place to live and work. Every day these dedicated professionals handle immense challenges with grace and without reservation. Th ey are truly special people who are most deserving of these esteemed awards.

Sentara Potomac Hospital salutes each and every person being honored today. We also extend our appreciation to all of the other public safety professionals who make Prince William County a wonderful place. Please accept our sincerest admiration and gratitude for everything you do.

- Megan Perry, VP, Sentara Healthcare Northern Virginia

Megan Perry, VP,

Sentara Healthcare

Northern Virginia

Categories of Prince William Valor AwardsValor Categories

GOLD MEDAL Th e highest award for bravery and heroism. Awarded in cases in which a public safety offi cial knowingly places his/her life in peril of death or extreme serious bodily harm while saving or attempting to save

the lives of others who are clearly at risk. To date, only 14 Gold Medals have ever been awarded. Today we award 2 more.

SILVER MEDAL Th e second highest award for bravery and heroism. Awarded in situations when a public safety offi cial knowingly exposes himself/herself to great personal risk in the performance of an offi cial act.

BRONZE MEDAL Awarded in situations where, during the course of an emergency, a public safety offi cial demonstrates extraordinary judgment, ingenuity or performance of his/her duties. May include saving of a life that is threatened by medical or physical reasons.

Lifesaving Categories

MERIT AWARD Awarded to a public safety offi cial for acts involving personal risk and/or demonstration of

judgment, zeal or ingenuity above what is normally expected in the performance of duty. Introduced in 2004.

LIFESAVING AWARD Awarded to a public safety offi cial in recognition of acts taken in a life-threatening situation where an individual’s life is in jeopardy, either medically or physically.

Investigative Categories

THE HILLARY ROBINETTE AWARD For integrity in investigative work including, but not limited to,

solving a cold case, clearing a diffi cult active case or the outstanding overall supervision of a particularly unusual case that

is brought to a successful conclusion. Introduced in 2004.

MERIT AWARD For a cumulative body of investigative work including, but not limited to: detailed crime scene processing, signifi cant evidence identifi cation, collection and analysis, and substantial investigative contributions to the

successful closure of a major case or series of cases. Introduced in 2010.

Gold Medal 2012LIEUTENANT WILLIAM COX ~ PRINCE WILLAM COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

OFFICER WILLIAM DALTON ~ PRINCE WILLAM COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Following the rescue of a drowning diver on April 6, 2011, the members of the Prince William County Police Dive Team were commended by Police Chief Deane who said, “It is likely that the diver would have perished if not for your actions. Your eff orts were courageous to say the least…you managed to save this man’s life through your experience, training and true grit.”

On the day of the incident, the Prince William County Dive Team was training at the Fredericksburg Quarry. Another public safety team was also training at the site. After their training dives were complete and all Prince William divers had exited the water, First Sergeant Mike Hustawyte observed one of the other agency’s divers had resurfaced quickly and was frantically trying to stay above the surface of the water. Obviously in distress, he had removed his mask and the weight of his diving equipment was dragging him under.

Lieutenant William Cox and Offi cer William Dalton ran towards the water to render assistance. Both had already removed their dry suits, leaving them vulnerable to the chilling 42 degree water. When the two reached the struggling diver, he was slipping beneath the surface of the water for a third time. He had stopped moving and was no longer breathing audibly.

Due to a malfunction, the diver had been unable to release his 40 pound weight belt. Th at coupled with the nearly 40 pounds of diving gear were dragging him underwater. Lt. Cox and Offi cer Dalton both swam underwater pushing the motionless diver up to the surface as they made their way back to shore.

1st Sgt. Mike Hustawayte observed that it was slow going for his teammates, so he too jumped in and swam out to meet them. A fourth offi cer entered the water when they reached the shallows and pulled the rescued diver to the water’s edge. Th ough his lips were blue and he had no color, the diver began to breathe once his equipment was removed. After being transported by ambulance to a nearby hospital, the diver made a full recovery and was released the next day.

For their unwavering heroism in putting their own lives at risk to save another, we present the Gold Medal of Valor to Lieutenant William Cox and Offi cer William Dalton. Th e Silver Medal of Valor is presented to First Sergeant Mike Hustawayte.

Lieutenant William Cox

Gold Medal

Offi cer William Dalton

Gold Medal

Silver Medal 20121ST SERGEANT MIKE HUSTWAYTE~PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

1st Sgt. Mike Hustwayte

Silver Medal

Silver Medal 2012LIEUTENANT JOHN TWOMEY, OFFICER JOHN CLAIR, OFFICER RICHARD VISCONTI , OFFICER MATTHEW ANDERSON & OFFICER CHARLES KINCHELOE ~PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENTTh rough teamwork and decisive action, Prince William County Police Offi cers Matthew Anderson, John Clair, Charles Kincheloe and Richard Visconti and Lieutenant John Twomey brought a volatile situation to closure with no casualties.

A little after midnight on January 2, 2011, offi cers were dispatched to a domestic dispute in Haymarket. Reports indicated that the suspect had attempted to strangle his wife and had fi red two rounds at her with a 9mm handgun while making verbal threats to kill her. When she left the house to call 911, he got into his vehicle and fl ed their home. A description of the vehicle was issued and responding units observed the suspect speeding away from the area.

Offi cers Richard Visconti and John Clair were the fi rst to respond. Th e suspect’s car approached at a high rate of speed, running over the stinger device that offi cers had placed in the road. As its tires began to defl ate, the automobile came to a stop at the red light at the next intersection, allowing the offi cers to positively identify the suspect and his vehicle. When Offi cer Visconti yelled to the driver to show his hands and get out of the vehicle, he did not comply. Th e two offi cers reentered their cars in pursuit of the subject. Th ey were joined by Offi cers Anderson and Kincheloe as the chase approached Route 15.

At the next red light, the suspect realized that his tires were quickly deteriorating. He jumped out of his car and began yelling and fi ring multiple shots toward the offi cers. Bullets were heard skipping off pavement and cruisers, but no one was hit.

Arriving on the scene, Lieutenant John Twomey observed several uninvolved motorists approaching the incident. Pulling closer to the suspect, Twomey positioned his cruiser in the intersection to block the fl ow of oncoming traffi c, taking cover on its passenger side. At this time, the suspect reentered his vehicle and proceeded north on Route 15 toward Loudoun County at speeds upwards of 80 miles per hour. Th e offi cers followed with Visconti leading the pursuit until the suspect abruptly stopped yet again. Visconti stopped about 50 yards from the suspect’s vehicle.

Using his cruiser’s PA system, Visconti issued commands to the driver, who subsequently fi red two more shots through his rear window before throwing open his car door. Seeing the gun in the suspect’s right hand and fearing his fellow offi cers would take more fi re, Offi cer Visconti himself fi red three rifl e rounds at the suspect, one of which struck the suspect in the gun-wielding hand. Despite expressing a need for medical attention, it was still some time before the suspect began to respond to commands, allowing the offi cers to come close enough to take him into custody without further incident.

For their bravery and commitment to acting as a unit to protect public safety and their fellow offi cers, Lieutenant John Twomey and Offi cers Matthew Anderson, John Clair, Charles Kincheloe and Richard Visconti are presented with the Silver Medal for Valor.

Offi cer John Clair

Silver Medal

Offi cer Richard Visconti

Silver Medal

Lt. John Twomey

Silver Medal

Offi cer Matthew Anderson

Silver Medal

OOffi cer Charles Kincheloe

Silver Medal

Th anks to the decisive and brave actions of Colonel Douglas Keene, Sergeant Th omas Rodriguez, Offi cer Derrick Black and Offi cer Chris Shields, three of the six victims of a brutal attack were saved and a dangerous fugitive was apprehended.

On the evening of February 10, 2011, City Police were called to a residence where four people had been shot by a family acquaintance. Two of the victims would later succumb to their injuries.

As offi cers searched for the suspect, the Police Department received another 911 call on a shooting in another nearby residence. Dispatch noted that the suspect was now armed with a machete. On the scene were Colonel Douglas Keene, Sergeant Th omas Rodriguez, Offi cer Derrick Black and Offi cer Chris Shields. Unable to make contact with the occupants inside the residence, the offi cers decided on a tactical entrance to attempt to locate the suspect and render aid to the victims. Upon entering the home, they encountered a 77-year old woman, the victim of a machete attack, lying on the kitchen fl oor surrounded by a large amount of blood.

Continuing to clear the house, they discovered a second victim in a bedroom, dead from a gunshot wound. Finding that the suspect had already fl ed the premises, the offi cers returned to the victim in the kitchen to ensure that she was safely transported for treatment. Shortly thereafter the suspect was apprehended.

For decisive action to protect victims and prevent further loss of life, the Silver Medal of Valor is presented to Colonel Douglas Keene, Sergeant Th omas Rodriguez, Offi cer Derrick Black and Offi cer Chris Shields.

Colonel Douglas Keene

Silver Medal

Offi cer Chris Shields

Silver Medal

Silver Medal 2012COLONEL DOUGLAS KEENE, SERGEANT THOMAS RODRIGUEZ, OFFICER DERRICK BLACK & OFFICER CHRIS SHIELDS~MANASSAS CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Offi cer Derrick Black

Silver Medal

lonell DDougllas KKeene

Sgt.Th omas Rodriguez

Silver Medal

Silver Medal 2012RESCUE 502~OCCOQUAN-WOODBRIDGE-LORTON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT ENGINE /BOAT 517~PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF FIRE & RESCUE

BOAT 507~LAKE JACKSON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

RELIEF BOAT 507~LAKE JACKSON VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

As Tropical Storm Lee battered the East Coast, reports warned that the storm would soon descend on Northern Virginia. Residents of Prince William County expected nothing more than the usual heavy rains with fl ash fl ooding that such storms typically bring to the area. But on September 8, 2011 at around 7:00 p.m., 911 calls began fl ooding in from the Route 1 corridor in Eastern Prince William County.

One after another the calls came in reporting that residents of Holly Acres Mobile Home Park were trapped and unable to leave their residences. By 7:22 p.m., when OWL VFD Rescue 502 arrived on the scene, the lower half of the park was fl ooded with close to ten feet of water. Th ere were people on top of vehicles while others were attempting to make their way to safety, some tied together with a rope. Crew members noticed propane tanks that had detached themselves from trailers and were now being carried along by the current, venting gas. It was clear that a swift water rescue was needed.

Within the hour, crews from all over Prince William and Staff ord Counties were on hand, including Heavy Rescue teams, boats, towers, ambulances, medic units and fi re engines. Rescue workers set to work evacuating residents as water levels continued to rise. Engine 517 arrived on the scene with their Swift Water Boat and, meeting quickly with Rescue 502, developed a strategy to evacuate the trailer park as quickly and safely as possible.

In one residence they found two individuals unable to leave their home of their own accord even in the best conditions. One, a 500 pound man, was unable to walk. Th e crew carried the man approximately 100 feet at shoulder height in chest-deep water to a waiting medic unit.

As the fl ooding continued, calls came in for a swift water rescue at the Marumsco Hills Mobile Home Park. Battalion Chief 506, Tower 512 and Engine and Boat 507 were dispatched to assist. Confl icting radio traffi c meant that multiple units were responding to the same calls, detracting from effi ciency in the rescues. An area command was immediately established to gain better control of the situation. Assistant Chief Wayne Haight (Battalion Chief 506) was assigned to the Marumsco Hills Division; Technician Mike Clark ( Rescue 502) to Easy Street Division and Chief James Forgo (Battalion Chief 591) to the Holly Acres Division. Each was provided with necessary units to handle the situation within their respective areas.

Arriving at the Marumsco Hills Park, Battalion Chief 506 discovered approximately 30 people clinging to a fence as water surged around them. Th ey had been trying to clear debris from the fence line in order to allow the water to recede away from their homes. As additional crews arrived, the group was quickly rescued and carried to safety.

Several other rescues were taking place in the area. Along Easy Street and Jeff erson Davis Highway, individuals trapped in stores were rescued and taken to temporary makeshift shelters until something more permanent could be opened.

Members of the Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department were dispatched to Marumsco Creek to rescue people trapped on top of their vehicle in highwater. By the time fi refi ghters arrived, the water was approaching the roof line. Th e swift water team got the boat in the water and navigated fl oating debris including abandoned vehicles fl oating by. During the rescue the team heard a voice yelling for help. A man was trapped inside the offi ce of his automotive shop, (Continued on next page)

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Cpt. James PaulPWC Dept. of Fire & Rescue

Engine 517/Boat 517

Lt. Brian MarksPWC Dept. of Fire & Rescue

Engine 517/Boat 517

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with the water having almost reached the ceiling. Th e team worked against the clock to open the garage door, rescuing the man just in time. As the boat pulled away, the water line reached the top of the garage doors.

Rescue eff orts continued late into the night as crews navigated the mobile home parks trying to convince all residents to evacuate their homes. Many refused to leave. Working together, crews overcame signifi cant adverse conditions to ensure the safety of citizens. Th ough a community was devastated materially, reports show that not one life was lost in the harrowing ordeal. In the days that followed, many rescue workers returned to Holly Acres to assist displaced residents in recovering their personal items.

For maintaining order in a chaotic situation and working tirelessly as a single unit to secure the safety of residents, we present the Silver Medal of Valor to the following crews: Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department Rescue 502, Engine 502 and Engine 514; Prince William County Department of Fire and Rescue Engine and Boat 517; and Lake Jackson Volunteer Fire Department Boat 507 and Relief Boat 507.

Tech. II Kendrick TerryPWC Dept. of Fire & Rescue

Engine 517/Boat 517

Tech. I Helton PereiraPWC Dept. of Fire & Rescue

Engine 517/Boat 517

Tech. II Patrick ReubensPWC Dept. of Fire & Rescue

Relief Boat 507

Tech. I Michael HendricksonPWC Dept. of Fire & Rescue

Relief Boat 507

Asst. Chief Jim BaileyLake Jackson Vol. Fire Dept.

Boat 507

Rescue Lt. Linda ButtonLake Jackson Vol. Fire Dept.

Boat 507

Rescue Chief Tim MahoneyLake Jackson Vol. Fire Dept.

Boat 507

Mike NazionaleOWL Vol. Fire Dept.

Rescue 502

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Tech. I Trudy DaltonPWC Dept. of Fire & Rescue

Relief Boat 507

Tech. I Andrew MorrisPWC Dept. of Fire & Rescue

Relief Boat 507

Lt. Brian FergusonPWC Dept. of Fire & Rescue

Relief Boat 507

Tim Van DeusenOWL Vol. Fire Dept.

Rescue 502

Firefi ghter Ryan MurphyOWL Vol. Fire Dept.

Rescue 502

Firefi ghter Ryan ChinnOWL Vol. Fire Dept.

Rescue 502

Luis A. VitelaOWL Vol. Fire Dept.

Rescue 502

Jesus E. CastroOWL Vol. Fire Dept.

Rescue 502

Bronze Medal 2012TROOPER JUSTIN H. STUBBLEFIELD~VIRGINIA STATE POLICETrooper Justin Stubblefi eld chose quiet heroism, putting himself in harms way instead of continuing a high speed chase that could have endangered surrounding motorists.

While traveling I-95 on December 10, 2011, Trooper Stubblefi eld observed a vehicle in front of him being operated in a manner consistent with an intoxicated driver. When he attempted to stop the vehicle a pursuit ensued with speeds reaching over 100 miles per hour. As the chase continued from Prince William County into Staff ord, the driver suddenly threw on his brakes and swerved left to go around a slower moving vehicle in the center lane.

Trooper Stubblefi eld took evasive action. Moving over so that he was traveling to the left and rear of the fl eeing vehicle, he saw the driver continuing to edge over with the clear intent of hitting Stubblefi eld’s cruiser. Looking around, Trooper Stubblefi eld observed several nearby motorists who would likely be involved in any crash between himself and the intoxicated driver. Taking into account the dangers to himself, the uninvolved motorists and the risk of losing the off ender, Stubblefi eld made a decision. He swerved left, intentionally sending his own car skipping down the guardrail. Th e cruiser was totaled and the Trooper sustained minor injuries but no other vehicles were involved. Th e fl eeing driver was soon located and arrested for DUI, reckless driving, two counts of hit and run and driving with a suspended license.

For choosing to put himself at risk in order to minimize the risk to others traveling the interstate, Virginia State Trooper Justin Stubblefi eld is presented with the Bronze Medal of Valor.

Trooper Justin Stubblefi eld

Bronze Medal

Bronze Medal 2012TECHNICIAN II MICHAEL MOORE AND TECHNICIAN I BLAKE YOWELL~PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE

Entering a burning townhouse, Technician II Mike Moore and Technician I Blake Yowell rescued a non-ambulatory woman from the third fl oor of her home, exemplifying the Department’s core value of “Ultimate Performance.”

A 911 call made on October 6, 2011 indicated that there was a townhouse fi re and that the caller’s grandmother was trapped on the third fl oor. It was discovered that she was unable to move on her own. Truck 514 arrived on the scene with Technician II Michael Moore, Technician I Matt Livingston, Technician I Blake Yowell and Technician I James Snitwongse. Smoke was pushing from the third fl oor window. Th e crew split—Snitwongse and Livingston to vent the roof and Moore and Yowell to go inside the house to retrieve the victim.

Making their way inside, Moore and Yowell experienced zero visibility and high heat. An extremely high level of clutter in the house presented further challenges in reaching the victim. Once the outside crew opened the roof, the smoke and heat dissipated enough that the rescuers inside the home were able to locate the victim, working together to carry her to safety. Th ey then reentered the structure to fi nish extinguishing the fi re. Th e victim survived four weeks until her family made the painful decision to take her off life support.

For their coordinated and quick actions to rescue a resident trapped inside a burning home, Technician II Michael Moore and Technician I Blake Yowell are presented with the Bronze Medal for Valor.

Technician II Michael Moore

Bronze Medal

Technician I Blake Yowell

Bronze Medal

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Without regard for his own personal safety, retired Prince William County Police Offi cer James H. Shelton saved the life of a desperate man.

On the morning of September 6, 2011, Shelton, a permanent part-time civilian fi rearms instructor for the Prince William County Police Department, was walking his dog before work. Passing a house in his Nokesville neighborhood, he thought he heard a car running inside the closed garage. Upon further investigation, Mr. Shelton saw a man, his face already purple, in a car inside the locked garage. After trying several of the access doors, Shelton eventually managed to get the garage door open. Despite the presence of noxious gas fumes, Shelton entered the garage and proceeded to turn off the car engine, check the man’s pulse and open an access door to provide additional ventilation. Going back outside, he dialed 9-1-1. Fire and rescue personnel arrived within minutes.

Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the man had attempted suicide several nights before. Bent on succeeding this time the man had taken sleeping pills and consumed alcohol before going to his garage, closing the doors and turning on the car engine. He was subsequently committed to the hospital for observation and treatment.

Th ough retired from the police force in 2005, Mr. Shelton’s years of training and experience still keep him alert to potential dangers around him. In light of his decisive action with little regard to personal safety, Mr. James Shelton is presented with the Lifesaving Award.

In the best traditions of law enforcement, Offi cer Chad Mason, Prince William County Police, showed foresight and quick thinking when he was called to a stabbing incident on Arabian Place in Woodbridge.

On January 27, 2011, several offi cers answered a call involving multiple intoxicated subjects repeatedly stepping outside a residence to throw snowballs at a man clearing snow from the street. Having grown tired of their actions, the man approached the residence and a fi ght ensued. One of the unruly neighbors was stabbed in the neck, causing damage to his carotid artery.

Offi cer Mason was one of the fi rst on the scene. While other offi cers broke up the fi ght Mason, who is also an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and volunteer fi refi ghter, noticed the victim whose neck had been slashed sitting on the front steps bleeding. Always prepared, Offi cer Mason carries a medical kit with him while on patrol. He administered fi rst aid and managed to stop the fl ow of blood until the Rescue Squad arrived. Due to the severity of his injuries, the victim was fl own to the hospital. Th anks to the immediate and informed response by Offi cer Mason, the victim survived his injuries.

For his extraordinary preparedness and immediate response in administering fi rst aid, Offi cer Chad Mason of the Prince William County Police Department is presented with the Lifesaving Award.

Offi cer Chad Mason

Lifesaving Award

James Shelton

Lifesaving Award

Lifesaving Award 2012OFFICER CHAD MASON~PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Lifesaving Award 2012JAMES SHELTON~PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT (RETIRED)

Focused on reducing and preventing gang violence and involvement in Prince William County, Manassas and Manassas Park, the Northern Virginia Regional Gang Task Force works to identify and dismantle local and national gangs operating in our region.

In 2011, the Northern Virginia Regional Gang Task Force was instrumental in bringing 90 felony and 78 misdemeanor charges as a result of the cases they worked. Arrests included 5 gang leaders, 13 lieutenants and 58 gang members. In addition to handling their own primary investigations, the 16 members of the task force act as force multiplier for local jurisdictions and federal partners. Th e work they do helps connect the dots on cases including homicides, home invasions, assaults, robberies prostitution and burglaries.

Outside of the law enforcement activities of the task force, members are also actively engaged in the community, providing gang information presentations to community groups, schools and professional associations. In further pursuit of preventing ongoing gang activity, the task force has provided tattoo removal services to 13 former gang members who have made the choice to leave the gang lifestyle behind them.

In recognition of the intensive work done to serve and protect the people of Northern Virginia from gang violence, the Northern Virginia Regional Gang Task Force is presented with the Investigative Merit Award.

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Th rough patient investigation and an organized plan of action, Detective Joshua Wehmeyer and the members of the Prince William County Street Crimes Unit took down an open air drug market in Dumfries.

Beginning in February of 2011, complaints surfaced of crack cocaine being sold in the Graham Court Apartments complex. Following a week-long surveillance operation, detectives were able to identify 20 possible suspects living or hanging out in the area, an open-air drug market and a “stash house” for the dealers where drugs and guns were being hidden. A search of the stash house revealed an investigation of increasing scope, Detective Robert Kasper reached out to Detective Joshua Wehmeyer who was assigned as TFO to the ATF Northern Virginia Violent Crimes Task Force.

Detective Wehmeyer instituted a plan that included inserting an undercover offi cer into the drug market to make buys and develop contacts. Members of the task force worked on their days off and in early morning hours installing surveillance equipment needed to make the operation a success. In the coming months, Wehmeyer orchestrated purchases of thousands of dollars in drugs and guns, enabling the task force to build strong drug and weapons cases against 14 suspects, each of which had lengthy violent crime records. During the course of the investigation, the task force was also able to identify and conduct surveillance on the supplier of cocaine for the Graham Court Apartments operation.

After several months of intensive investigation, detectives were able to obtain enough probable cause for 14 arrest warrants and 3 search warrants. Detective Wehmeyer developed a plan to get as many of the suspects as possible in one location in order to make the arrests and execute the warrants. Beginning with the supplier, who was arrested coming out of his home, a total of 11 arrests were made that day; all without incident. Searches of the three locations turned up signifi cant amounts of cocaine, weapons and cash.

Th anks to the round-up plan by Detective Wehmeyer and the extreme dedication of the entire Street Crimes Unit, an open-air drug market was dismantled and several violent criminals were taken off the streets. In honor of their commitment to seeing this complex operation through to completion, the Prince William County Street Crimes Unit is presented with the Investigative Merit Award. For his supervision of this unusual case that resulted in thousands in drugs and weapons being taken off the street, Detective Joshua Wehmeyer is presented with the Hillary Robinette Award.

Investigative Merit Award 2012PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY STREET CRIMES UNIT~PRINCE WILIAM COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Prince William County Street Crimes Unit

Prince William County Police Department

Hillary Robinette Award 2012DETECTIVE JOSHUA WEHMEYER~PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY STREET CRIMES UNIT ~PRINCE WILIAM COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT

Det. Joshua Wehmeyer

Hillary Robinette Award

Special Thanks for Narrating the Prince William Valor Awards 2012BrianVan De Graaff, ABC7/WJLA-TV and News Channel 8Meteorologist Brian van de Graaff has been with the ABC 7 Weather team for over a decade. He is currently

the main weathercaster on weekday mornings for WJLA’s sister station News Channel 8. He also provides

daily forecasts for Washington’s Number 1 rated morning drive program on WTOP-FM. Brian has earned the

American Meteorological Society’s prestigious Seal of Approval.

Prior to his current role, he forecasted the weather for Good Morning Washington and ABC 7 News at Noon

for 7 years. Brian’s on-air career path has taken him from Salisbury, Maryland to Richmond, Virginia to New York City and back home to

Washington, D.C.

Brian was born in Arlington, but grew up in the rural Virginia communities of Culpeper and Madison. As a graduate of George Mason

University, he jumped right into the weather forecasting business shadowing his mentor, Doug Hill.

“It was not only my studies, but my one-on-one attention from Doug that helped

me hone my forecasting skills,” says Brian.

It is not uncommon to see Brian crisscrossing the region in the Storm Chaser 7,

the station’s mobile weather vehicle. Th e brightly painted vehicle is outfi tted with

top quality weather instruments, which are excellent tools to teach kids about

weather and weather safety. Brian, his wife Kristen and their son live in Fairfax,

Virginia.

Follow him on Twitter: @ABC7Brian

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Special Thanks to:Foxchase Manor

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Prince William County

Kathy Strauss, ImageWerks

Delegate Rich Anderson

Collin Davenport, Congressman Gerald Connolly’s Offi ce

Prince William County Public Safety Color Guard

Prince William Chamber of Commerce Valor Awards Task Force:

Karen Wayne, American Red Cross/Prince William Chapter- Chair

Lt. John D. Barnes, Manassas City Police Department § Rebecca Barnes, Prince

William Living § Mike Clark, Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire & Rescue

Department § Lt. Bill Cox, Prince William County Police Department § Maureen

Deutermann, Sentara Potomac Hospital § James Elliott, First Virginia Community

Bank § Todd Hewitt, Cardinal Bank § Debbie Haight, Historic Manassas, Inc. §

Captain Brett Hanby, Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue § John

O’Neal, Fire Chief, City of Manassas Park § First Sgt. Tony Overstreet, Prince William

County Offi ce of the Sheriff § Patty Prince, Prince William County § Captain Jason

Reese, Prince William County Department of Fire & Rescue § Donna Snellings,

NOVEC § Diana Tringali, Prince William Chamber of Commerce

With Appreciation to our Prince William Valor Award SponsorsPresenting Sponsor : Sentara Healthcare

Patriot Sponsors: Cardinal Bank § NOVEC-Northern Virginia Electric Cooperative §

American Legion Botts Payne Murphy Post 364 Woodbridge

Program Sponsor: MTCI- Management & Training Consultants, Inc.

Speaker Sponsor: Chick-fi l-A Bristow

Media Sponsor: Washington Business Journal

Heritage Sponsor: InsideNova.com § Virginia Airborne Search & Rescue Squad

Commemorative Pin Sponsor: Logis-Tech, Inc.

Spotlight Sponsors: Whitlock Wealth Management § First Virginia Community Bank § Westminster at Lake Ridge § Walsh, Colucci,

Lubeley, Emrich & Walsh PC § Prince William County Professional Fire Fighters Association

Table Sponsors: Prince William County § BB&T § Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department § Apple Federal Credit

Union

Winner Sponsors: Advantage Physical Th erapy & Rehabilitation, LLC § American Red Cross § Greehan, Taves, Pandak & Stoner, PLLC

§ Jewelry by Design § Virginia-American Water § Cox Underwater Salvage & Recovery § MP Copiers, Inc.

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Business Growth, Economic Development,

Advocacy, Quality of Life and Education are

the bedrock of a successful business community.

Each of our Vision Partners demonstrate

excellence in their area of vision, and through

their partnership better enable the Chamber to

nurture thriving businesses, a robust economy

and high quality of life in Prince William.

We invite you to learn more about the

Prince William Chamber’s program of work

online at PWChamber.org.