Pennsylvania State Police Welcomes 92 New Troopers

HARRISBURG, Pa., March 23, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Commissioner Tyree C. Blocker announced today that 92 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 151st graduating cadet class.

The ceremony at Bishop McDevitt High School marked the culmination of 27 weeks of classroom and physical training. Cadet Christopher O. Clinton, from Snyder County, spoke on behalf of the graduating class.

Five cadets received special awards and recognition at the ceremony:

• The American Legion Award, presented to the most outstanding cadet in recognition of all-around academic, physical, ethical, and moral qualifications: Timothy W. Krauth, Cumberland County
• The Colonel Ronald L. Sharpe Award, presented to the cadet who most exemplifies the qualities of leadership: Scott A. Beers, Montgomery County
• The Colonel John K. Schafer Award, presented to the cadet who achieved the highest combined score on a series of physical skills tests: Noah J. Neigh, Butler County
• The Commissioner Daniel F. Dunn Award, presented to the cadet who earned the highest level of academic achievement in the class: Adam C. Holtz, Philadelphia County
• The Colonel Paul J. Chylak Award, presented to the cadet who demonstrated the highest proficiency in driver safety training: Jasiel D. Lisboa, Lancaster County

The graduates have been assigned to the following troops:

Troop A, GreensburgSteven J. Barnosky of Cambria CountyTavin D. Davis of Westmoreland CountyRiley V. Giaquinto of Dauphin CountyRyan A. Ilich of Westmoreland CountyBrandon K. Smith of Westmoreland CountyTrent I. Thomas of Westmoreland CountyBruce A. Waters of Elk County

Troop B, Washington Daniel A. Astfalk of Allegheny CountyAnthony D. Svetz of Allegheny CountyNathanial K. Weitzell of Beaver County

Troop C, Punxsutawney Nicholas S. Anderson of Chautauqua County, NYJeremy D. Bloom of Clearfield, CountyRyan M. Drayer of Clearfield CountyRaymond J. Green of Clearfield CountyBrandon P. Hafner of Lackawanna CountyDylan R. Jarrett of Clearfield CountyDylan C. Jones of Lawrence CountyJohn E. Jones III of McKean CountyRoss V. Munsee of Clarion County

Troop E, ErieSteven G. Carcaterro of Erie CountyLuke D. McCoy of Allegheny CountyCameron S. Morris of Erie CountyNoah J. Neigh of Butler CountyJoshua L. Polley of Crawford CountyAlexander J. Scantlebury of Erie CountyMatthew R. Scheuer of Erie CountyAustin E. Silloway of Mercer CountyJames A. Szobota of Washington CountyRyan D. Tyler of Lawrence County

Troop F, MontoursvilleAlexander D. Barretts of Luzerne CountyAaron M. Brown of Northumberland CountyRobert F. Jacobs III of Luzerne CountyChristopher J. Kolosinsky of Lackawanna CountyJoshua W. Oliver of Susquehanna CountyKyle M. Phillips of Luzerne CountySara M. Steinbacher of Lycoming CountyKyle T. Strawderman of Potter CountyMatthew R. Trick of Lycoming County

Troop G, HollidaysburgCody T. Doran of Centre CountyThaddeus M. Ferguson of Blair CountyMichael R. Godissart of Centre CountyChase B. McCullough of Blair CountyChristopher N. Plank of Huntingdon CountyJacob M. Schwaderer of Cambria CountyGrant L. Speigle of Cambria CountyHoward W. Sweeny Jr. of Lackawanna CountyDominicus Tolbert of Centre County

Troop H, HarrisburgCharles P. Blazonis of Lackawanna CountyErik J. Burgos of Cumberland CountyErik E. Campbell of Lehigh CountyChristopher O. Clinton of Snyder CountyJeffrey A. Davis of Berks CountyJonathan D. Demaria of Huron County, OHScott P. Dojka of Lebanon CountyDavid W. Ellis of Allegheny CountyWesley S. Frey Jr. of Lancaster CountyJeffrey A. Gindlesperger of Cumberland CountyRichard L. Grant of Wayne CountyKevin D. Gumble of Pike CountyKyle W. Helm of Roanoke County, VADavid R. Humphreys of Lackawanna CountyWilliam E. Kline III of Lackawanna CountyTimothy W. Krauth of Cumberland CountyMichael J. Pitcavage of Luzerne CountyMatthew C. Rutt of Dauphin County

Troop J, LancasterMichael P. Artale of Lancaster CountyNicholas J. Ciatto of Berks CountyJustin M. Gantz of Mifflin CountyTrevor N. Gauntlett of Schuylkill CountyJasiel D. Lisboa of Lancaster CountyGeorge M. Lockhart Jr. of Lancaster CountyJeremy W. Musser of Franklin CountyJustin D. Pfeiffer of Chester CountyPaul A. Price II of Lancaster CountyJohn J. Provence of Chester CountyKyle T. Vanhart of Bucks County

Troop K, PhiladelphiaStephen C. Adkisson of Atlantic County, NJPedro J. Aldebol of Philadelphia CountyKalle A. Baxley of Delaware CountyScott A. Beers of Montgomery CountySeth G. Betancourt of Bucks CountyKeith W. Gamber of Franklin CountyRoss W. Greenwood of Montgomery CountyAdam C. Holtz of Philadelphia CountyChristopher Ruiz of Philadelphia CountyConnor J. Smith of Montgomery County

Troop L, ReadingDayton M. Dell of Berks CountyJonathan J. Strouse of Monmouth CountyMichael F. Vinitski of Schuylkill County

Troop N, HazletonJoseph M. Maletz III of Monroe CountyAdam J. Thieling of Monroe CountyMichael Wychock of Luzerne County

For more information on the Pennsylvania State Police, visit www.psp.pa.gov. To learn more about becoming a Pennsylvania State Trooper, visit www.patrooper.com.

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