Nashua Police Among Those Honored At U.S. Delegation Ceremony

NASHUA, NH — Twelve Nashua Police officers were honored as part of the New Hampshire Congressional Law Enforcement Awards ceremony in Concord. The awards were established in 1998 to recognize exceptional service from the New Hampshire congressional delegation.

"Whether it's a resource officer at one of our high schools who is a mentor in our students' lives or the first officer on the scene of a traffic accident, New Hampshire's men and women in law enforcement go beyond the call of duty every day to keep our communities safe. I'm so glad we have the opportunity through these awards to recognize these heroes among us," said U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen said. "I offer my sincerest congratulations and thanks to those honored tonight, to their families who also sacrifice so much on behalf of our community, and to our fallen officers who are no longer with us but whose service we will never forget."

Recognize in the Above and Beyond the Call of Duty category from the Nashua Police were: Officer James Ciulla, Officer Shaun Mailloux and Officer Greg Miller.

Ciulla was used what was determined to be justified force to apprehend a suspect who pointed a revolver at him during a welfare check on Ledge Street in June 2018. Mailloux and Miller were honored fortheir lifesaving efforts toward a despondent man who jumped into the Nashua River in April.

This award is for officers who put their lives in harm's way to help others. The NH CLEA awards team recognizes that this is always a part of any officer’s duties but there are times when heroism and sacrifice in extreme circumstances needs to be recognized.

Recognized in the Dedication and Professionalism category from the Nashua Police were: Officer Scott Ciszek, Officer Colin Flanagan, Officer Jeffery Page, Officer Ian Therriault, Officer Matthew Vincent, Officer Kyle Ingersoll, Officer Jonathan Turcotte, Officer Nicolas Markarian and Lieutenant Keith Dillion.

Ciszek and Flanagan helped save an elderly woman from her burning home on Lock Street in January. Ingersoll and Turchotte helped save a suicidal woman on the Water Street bridge in July 2018. Markarian chased down a suspect accused of robbing East Hollis Variety Store in January 2017.

This award was designed to honor law enforcement personnel that go beyond their normal duties in service to others.

"New Hampshire's law enforcement officers serve with dedication and bravery — and continually go above and beyond, putting their lives on the line and serving the public good," said U.S. Sen. Maggie Hassan. "I am glad to join my colleagues in the New Hampshire congressional delegation to honor just some of the men and women — whether in uniform or not — who have demonstrated exemplary service to our communities. We are profoundly grateful for their efforts."

Others honored were: Manchester Detective Michael Lavallee, Manchester Detective Scott Ardita, Manchester Detective Joseph Lorenzo, Rochester Detective Geoff Moore, Rochester Officer Michael Lambert, NH State Trooper Haden Wilber, NH State Trooper Nathanial Goodwin and Seabrook Police Officer John Giarrusso in the Above and Beyond the Call of Duty category.

Manchester Detective Justin L. Breton, NH Fish and Game Conservation Officer Gregory Jellison, NH Fish and Game Officer Kevin Bronson and Alton Police Kirsten Guest were recognized in the Dedication and Professionalism category.

Retired New Hampshire Department of Safety John Bathelmes and Franklin Police Chief David Goldstein were recognized in the Career Services category. James Hargraves, Shaun Murray, Jessica Murray, Matthew Tomaszewski, Patrick Murphy, Hans Morris and Joshua Eaves were recognized in the Associate Service category.