Pennsylvania State Police Welcomes 95 New Troopers

HARRISBURG, Pa., July 13, 2018 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Acting Commissioner Robert Evanchick announced today that 95 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 152nd graduating cadet class.

The ceremony at Bishop McDevitt High School marked the culmination of 27 weeks of classroom and physical training. Cadet Ryan E. German, from Cumberland County, spoke on behalf of the graduating class.

Six 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: Casey Fuller, Wayne County
• The Colonel Ronald L. Sharpe Award, presented to the cadet who most exemplifies the qualities of leadership: Ryan E. German, Cumberland County
• The Colonel John K. Schafer Award, presented to the cadet who achieved the highest combined score on a series of physical skills tests: Leland P. Lozier, Susquehanna County
• The Commissioner Daniel F. Dunn Award, presented to the cadet who earned the highest level of academic achievement in the class: Logan C. Spiece, Columbia County
• The Colonel Paul J. Chylak Award, presented to the cadet who demonstrated the highest proficiency in driver safety training: Logan C. Spiece, Columbia County
• The Sergeant Charles B. Gesford Award, presented to the cadet who scored the highest on the department's pistol qualification course: Ryan E. German, Cumberland County

The graduates have been assigned to the following troops:

Troop A, Greensburg Daniel W. Campbell of Indiana County Matthew G. Coy of Indiana County Ralph H. Dietz Jr. of Westmoreland County Troy J. Faulk of Westmoreland County Benjamin A. Lenze of Jefferson County Troy P. McMullen of Cambria County Cory J. Roland of Blair County Michel J. Whelan Jr. of Bedford County Ryan M. Williams of Cambria County

Troop B, Washington  Matthew P. Carcella of Washington County Adam J. Hanna of Blair County Hannah G. Huber of Butler County Braden S. Karolak Allegheny County Matthew R. Kresak of Allegheny County Kasey M. Lynn of Westmoreland County Johnathan C. Miller of Washington County Brandon J. Ross of Westmoreland County Steven J. Skowronek of Westmoreland County Brandon A. Sterling of Washington County

Troop D, Butler  Scot M. Bauer of Cameron County Kristofer L. Brown of Allegheny County Nicholas P. Dahlstrom of Butler County Casey Fuller of Wayne County Austin L. Griffith Allegheny County Nathan D. Liddle of Clearfield County John M. Maczko Jr. of Butler County Zakery J. Mata of Chautauqua County, New York Roman M. Shablesky of Lawrence County Jordan K. Smith of Butler County Michael W. Torres of Allegheny County

Troop E, Erie Corey J. Knepp of Clearfield County Joshua P. Kralj of Crawford County Kevin J. Linkoski of Erie County Brandon J. Peterson of Mercer County Bradley B. Romancik of Erie County Joseph C. Swanson of Erie County Nicholas Taylor of Saratoga County, New York John E. Turner III of Crawford County

Troop F, Montoursville Matthew A. Barnyak of Centre County Paul C. Beard III of Lycoming County Austin O. Bennett of Snyder County Derek R. Gill of Montour County Jason B. Kelley of Montour County Alec N. Leiby of Northumberland County Sierra M. Rose of McKean County Matthew R. Santiago of Bradford County Logan C. Spiece of Columbia County

Troop G, Hollidaysburg Dexter K. Hardin of Mifflin County

Troop H, Harrisburg Ryan J. Bivens of Adams County Ryan E. German of Cumberland County Angela R. Grube of Dauphin County Ian P. McMaster of Cumberland County Christie L. Sages of Warren County, New Jersey Corbin A. Walburn of Dauphin County

Troop J, Lancaster Joseph M. Chupick of Wayne County John J. Ciarlante III of Philadelphia County Kasey L. Gehman of Montgomery County Kurt M. Goldbach of Lancaster County Igor A. Karlov of Montgomery County Thomas M. Kostick of Philadelphia County Elijah J. Lafratte of Luzerne County Kyle S. Laskoskie of Berks County Zachary W. Long of Montgomery County Mark A. Malantonio of Montgomery County Nolen R. McElwee of Montgomery County Matthew P. Weckesser of Hunterdon County, New Jersey James L. Woods of Lancaster County Coty M. Zorbaugh of York County

Troop L, Reading Andrew J. Hubiak of Schuylkill County Jacob M. Kelliher of Lebanon County Zachary P. Malis of Schuylkill County Giovanni Ortiz of Montgomery County Max E. Seiler of Delaware County Ralph E. Vance III of Schuylkill County

Troop M, Bethlehem Robert P. Clymer of Lehigh County Kyle D. Easly of Blair County Darrion B. Forbes of Lehigh County Justin C. Hood of Monmouth County, New Jersey Rafe A. Simmons Jr. of Northampton County Colin E. Wescoe of Northampton County

Troop N, Hazleton Ryan S. Balch of Luzerne County Orlando J. Diaz of Bronx, New York Katherine V. Franck of Orange County, New York Riccardo A. Godino of Lackawanna County Briana N. Hollenbeck of Susquehanna County Brendon J. King of Monroe CountyChristine M. Lashinski of Lackawanna County Leland P. Loziere of Susquehanna County Eddie Ortiz of Monroe County Frank Pawloski of Luzerne County Kenneth L. Santos of Monroe County Hayden W. Schutz of Luzerne County Brendon L. Smith of Monroe County Richard C. Weinstock of Luzerne County George Weitz of Lackawanna 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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