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March 26, 2019 | Deirdre Byrne

Police Officer Honored for Preventing Suicide in Wheaton

Officer Emily Zupancic was honored for saving a man who was trying to kill himself at his home in Wheaton. Zupancic responded to a call on March 6, 2018 from the man’s wife, who said that her husband was in their home trying to kill himself; she indicated he had a large knife. Upon arriving […]

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February 24, 2017 | Staff Writer

Police Honor Officer Who Helped Residents at Apartment Fire

A Montgomery County police officer who helped residents during the Flower Avenue Apartments explosion and fire was one of seven officers to receive the department’s Medal of Valor at a ceremony this week. The Medal of Valor, the department’s highest honor, goes to an employee for heroism and distinction in hazardous circumstances. Officer Jeffrey Hughes, […]

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