Crime & Safety
DA Honors Worcester Cops Who Carried Woman, 89, From Burning Home
The officers were among the first on scene at a Chilmark Street fire in February.
WORCESTER, MA — Two Worcester police officers who helped rescue a woman from a burning home in February were honored for their efforts Monday by Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr.
Officers Timothy Foley and Daniel Pennellatore were among the first to respond to a fire at a Chilmark Street home on Feb. 27. They ran inside the home and helped to carry an 89-year-old resident to safety from the home's second floor.
The woman was not seriously injured in the fire, and all other residents made it out of the building safely.
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I would like to thank everyone who responded to Chilmark St this morning. It was their heroic, brave, and selfless actions that saved lives. I am personally grateful. Thank you, and stay safe out there.
— Officer Soto (@officer_soto) February 27, 2021
Pennellatore and Foley were given the DA's Team Excellence and Merit (TEAM) award.
"Their quick actions helped evade tragedy. They exemplify courage, bravery and a commitment to protect others at all costs," Early said in a news release.
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The TEAM award has gone to a variety of different local public employees since Early created it in 2019, including local teachers and a Westborough police officer involved in a shooting in 2019. Residents can nominate public servants for the award by calling (508) 755-8601.
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