Mercer County Sheriff's Officers Receive High Honors

Seven Mercer County Sheriff’s Officers were honored with this year’s Unit Citation Award at the State Policeman’s Benevolent Association’s Annual Valor Award Ceremony on Saturday at Caesar’s in Atlantic City, Mercer County Sheriff Jack Kemler said.

Award winners included: Sgt. James Nizolek, Sgt. Jeremy Stewart, Det. William Perez, Det. Pablo Santiago, Det. Joseph Tuccillo, Det. James Udijohn, and Det. Dean Wylie.

The Unit Citation is awarded to law enforcement units, which display outstanding performance, gallantry, determination, and esprit de corps in accomplishing their duties under difficult or hazardous conditions. It is one of the highest honors the New Jersey State Policeman’s Benevolent Association bestows upon members of local law enforcement.

“I am proud that our officers have been recognized on a statewide level for their brave work and service to our communities,” Kemler said. “This award is an outstanding achievement for Mercer County and its Sheriff’s Officers.”