The Noblesville Police Dept. hosted its annual awards ceremony as Police Chief Kevin Jowitt presented the awards based upon particularly notable accomplishment in the line of duty, physical acts that save the life of another person and department members who continue their dedication to the public through years of service. This year’s award recipients include:
Meritorious service award recipient: In March 2013, Patrolman David Lindenschmidt responded to a complaint of a person in crisis who had ventured out onto the first story roof of a residential structure. Lindenschmidt arrived on the scene and immediately attempted to make contact with the person through an open window on the second floor. He then proceeded through the window and out onto the roof. Lindenschmidt was able to grab the subject and assist in getting the subject safely back inside the residence through the window.
Lifesaving award recipient: In April of 2013, while vacationing in Destin, Fla., Lt. Bruce Barnes took part in an incident that is credited with saving the life of an 18-year-old high school student from Lexington, Ky. Barnes was visiting the beach with his family when he noticed a young man run and dive into the water, misjudging the depth of the water. Barnes pulled the student from the water and began life-saving measures in an attempt to revive the student. The student was subsequently flown to a nearby hospital and survived the incident; however, was left with paralysis and limited feeling from the chest down.
35-year service award recipient: Capt. Nick Campbell
20-year service award recipients: Maj. Scott Kirby, Capt. Brad Arnold, Lt. Tony Craig, Lt. Tom Madden, Lt. Bruce Barnes, Lt. Cynthia Rodriguez, Sgt. Rich Hubbard, Master Patrolwoman Edie Keesee and secretary Tina Williams.
15-year service award recipients: Sgt. Tony Vasbinder, Det. Tim Hendricks, Det. Joe Jerrell, Sgt. Brian Tragesser, Sgt. Matt McGovern, Lt. Dave Thoma, and Master Patrolmen Lonnie Guith, Jerry Fenimore and Tim Wilson.
10-year service award recipients: Det. Brain Foust and Sgt. Chris Macy.
5-year service award recipients: Patrolmen Craig Pittman, Neal Rosenberg, Evan McClain, Dennis Coffey, John Bruner and Zach Bush.
Promotions: In December 2013, Chris Macy received a promotion to the rank of sergeant from patrolman.
Perfect attendance recognition: Lt. Tony Craig, Det. Mike Sadler, Det. Mike Haskett, Det. Brian Foust, Sgt. Eric Cunningham, Master Patrolman Corey Everhart, Patrolman Greg Kehl, Patrolman Alex Linn and Parking Enforcement Officer Mike Brooks.
