Pennsylvania State Police Welcomes 99 New Troopers

HARRISBURG, Pa., Oct. 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Acting Commissioner Robert Evanchick announced today that 99 cadets graduated from the State Police Academy in Hershey and have been assigned to troops across the commonwealth. The men and women represent the 153rd graduating cadet class.

The ceremony at Bishop McDevitt High School marked the culmination of 27 weeks of classroom and physical training. Cadet Nicholas Manganiello, from Luzerne 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: Jacob A. Shedden, Bradford County
• The Colonel Ronald L. Sharpe Award, presented to the cadet who most exemplifies the qualities of leadership: Nicholas Manganiello, Luzerne County
• The Colonel John K. Schafer Award, presented to the cadet who achieved the highest combined score on a series of physical skills tests: Aaron C. Smith, Crawford County
• The Commissioner Daniel F. Dunn Award, presented to the cadet who earned the highest level of academic achievement in the class: Ryan W. Magill, Allegheny County
• The Colonel Paul J. Chylak Award, presented to the cadet who demonstrated the highest proficiency in driver safety training: Jason A. Kinger, Westmoreland County
• The Sergeant Charles B. Gesford Award, presented to the cadet who scored the highest on the department's pistol qualification course: Robert M. Phillips, Luzerne County

The graduates have been assigned to the following troops:

Troop A, Greensburg Kevin C. Fickes of Cambria County Jason A. Kinger of Westmoreland County Justin J. Kreutzberger of Indiana County Ryan E. Platt of Somerset County Adam Schrock of Somerset County Dalton J. Young of Lycoming County

Troop B, Washington Christina Causer of Westmoreland County Carl T. Hill III of Allegheny County Seth T. Jarzynka of Allegheny County William H. Segeleon of Allegheny County Tyler Shutterly of Westmoreland County Taran C. Sifontes-Lavine of Allegheny County Joshua R. Spyra of Washington County Andrew Ungerman of Allegheny County Kristopher A. Williams of Allegheny County Randy Williams Jr. of Allegheny County

Troop C, Punxsutawney Ryan M. Connor of Jefferson County Jarrett W. Fulmer of Clearfield County Matthew J. Gordon of Jefferson County

Troop D, Butler Tyco J. Bock of Erie County Ryan W. Magill of Allegheny County Corey F. Neill of Beaver County James A. Tisak of Beaver County Codi M. Walker of Allegheny County

Troop E, Erie Matthew A. Hodack of Erie County Raymond A. Swidorsky Jr. of Venango County

Troop F, Montoursville Aaron Adams of Northumberland County Michael J. Brown of Bradford County Matthew Dillon of Union County Cody A. Geyer of Clinton County Jacob A. Shedden of Bradford County

Troop H, Harrisburg Brandon P. Black of Adams County Christopher R. Decatur of Bradford County Garrett C. Glasser of Indiana County Rodolfo Manzo of Adams County Bryon D. Margosiak of Blair County Tyler J. McDonald of Franklin County Nathan T. McKeel of Cambria County Levi Neuder of Huntingdon County Edward F. Sedlock of Cambria County Spencer W. Van Scyoc of Franklin County Cole Walters of Huntingdon County Peter J. Willie of Washington County John L. Williams of Cambria County Mark S. Zearfaus Jr. of Juniata County

Troop J, Lancaster Dakota L. Baer of York County Justin D. Borger of Centre County Michael J. Carter Jr. of Chester County Ethan J. Coulter of Armstrong County Zachary A. Dodson of Clearfield County Jeffrey A. Fandozzi Jr. of Lawrence County Nathan G. Hannah of Clarion County Adam J. Krahe of Erie County Andrew J. Lewis of Lawrence County Joshua Linamen of Erie County Jared R. Muir of Blair County Callista A. Newhart of Susquehanna County Brendan J. O'Connor of Montgomery County Amelia A. Russin of Allegheny County Aaron C. Smith of Crawford County Mark S. Tramontana of Bucks County Anthony W. Victor of Philadelphia County David V. Waldschmidt of Lawrence County Luke Wilson of Armstrong County

Troop K, Philadelphia Quinton J. Bryant of Bucks County Matthew R. Cunningham of Burlington County, New Jersey Moustapha O. Doumbia of Adidjan, Ivory Coast Bryan F. Gray of Philadelphia County Andrew T. McWilliams of Philadelphia County Patrick R. Regan of Philadelphia County Robert M. Sobeck Jr. of Bucks County

Troop L, Reading Vincent J. Corkery Sr. of Bradford County Nicholas E. Fischer II of Northampton County Derek R. Hill of Schuylkill County Trent W. Karaman of Columbia County Donald P. Raudenbush of Berks County John C. Reiter of Berks County Jordan M. Rex of Lehigh County  Kody M. Rittenbaugh of Schuylkill County Benjamin G. Sterner of Berks County Michael Tomko of Schuylkill County Jarod G. Wampler of Lehigh County

Troop M, Bethlehem Corey A. Chapin of Bucks County Anthony M. Gentile of Northampton County Danielle M. Heimbach of Bucks CountyDrew M. Hoffman of Philadelphia CountyTrevor P. O'Malley of Bucks CountyLee J. Urschel of Middlesex County, New JerseyNicholas Uva III of Bucks CountyChristopher A. Zampini of Lehigh County

Troop N, Hazleton Joseph J. Campano of Luzerne CountySalvatore C. Corma of Wayne CountyBradley M. Emerick of Luzerne CountyRyan D. English of Luzerne CountyCasey M. Foster of Lackawanna CountyNicholas Manganiello of Luzerne CountyShane W. McGarr of Lackawanna CountySarah E. Nebzydoski of Luzerne County

Troop P, Wyoming Robert M. Phillips 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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