VENTURA : 8 Receive Awards for Helping Police
The Ventura Police Department saluted six civilians and two of its own officers for their contributions to law enforcement, including a trio of men who captured a fleeing bank robber.
Police Chief Richard Thomas handed out Certificates of Excellence.
Among the recipients were three repairmen who were working in a Wells Fargo Bank lobby on June 19 when a robber held up the bank.
Leonard Parks, Dave Smith and Robert Wagner of Cal-Air in Whittier pursued the suspect and tackled him in the bank’s parking lot.
Also honored were John Masterson and his son Jeff for allowing narcotics officers to store impounded vehicles at their car dealership. Dr. Ron Dalzell, a veterinarian, was honored for donating his skills to the K-9 police dog program.
Also saluted were Police Cadet Tom Higgins for his revision of the department’s index of city apartment and condominium maps, and Police Services Officer Laura Robinson for coordinating the switch to a new phone system.
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