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Bureau of Community Relations
Courageous Citizen Award 2009-2010 Honorees
April 2009, Downtown Los Angeles
- Miguel Aguilera Witnessed a shooting and single-handedly tracked down the suspect.
- Dennis Minch Rescued a woman from a burning car wreck that was caused by a drunken driver.
- Sheila Varo Testified against the killer of a 12-year-old boy, even though the defendant had once held her captive and tortured her.
May 2009, Pasadena
- Andrew Palmieri Chased down a hit-and-run driver who caused a fatal accident and fled the scene.
- Howard Wang Rushed to the aid of a woman who was being kidnapped and assaulted by her husband.
- Bennie Williams Rescued a child who was being sexually assaulted on a public street by a violent predator.
August 2009, Long Beach
- Scott Holsey Jr. Saved several lives by racing into a burning building to alert residents who were unaware of the fire.
- Oscar Figueroa A nightclub bouncer, he herded patrons inside to safety when a bicycle-riding gunman threatened him and then shot two men on the street.
- Dimas Reyes At age 8, he witnessed a man stab his wife; Dimas alerted his mother and urged her to help. He testified despite intimidation.
November 2009, Northridge
- Kathleen Khalid Jumped on the back of an armed bank robber to assist a security guard who was trying to disarm the suspect.
- Jeff Beaudoin and Ryan Bertrand Rushed to the aid of a woman who was savagely attacked by a gang member.
- Ronald Thompson Got off a bus and raced into traffic to help an elderly motorist who was being beaten.
April 2010, Downtown Los Angeles
- Jose Arredondo Intervened and stopped an attack on an elderly man and then was assaulted with a hammer by the suspect.
- Bruce Cotton Followed the vehicle of a hit-and-run driver who had run over a pregnant woman and reported the crime to police.
- Henry Cruz Witnessed the murder of his father and sister when he was 9 years old and courageously testified against the killers.
May 2010, Pasadena
- Adrian Gutierrez At age 11, he delivered crucial testimony against the defendant in a gang-related murder and two attempted murders.
- Quoleshna Elbert and Lawrence Harnisch Intervened to stop a mans savage attack on his ex-wife and likely saved the womans life.
June 2010, Westchester
- Julio Grimaldi At age 12, he tried to stop a gang member from breaking into a vehicle, and he later testified against the defendant.
- Mohsen Mike Haffar Stopped an armed and intoxicated off-duty police officer who threatened to shoot a youth after an argument.
- Jose Villalobos Helped police capture an armed suspect who had attempted to rob a fast-food restaurant.
- Tevita Veikoso Intervened to help victims being harassed by gang members and was attacked and seriously injured by the suspects.
August 2010, Long Beach
- Ho-Ching Joe Ho-Ching, Maria Ho-Ching and Daniel Ho-Ching Withstood direct threats and intimidation by gang members and testified against assailants who shot and seriously injured Ho-Ching and Maria Ho-Ching.
- Michael Barton Saved his neighbors life by intervening to stop gang members who had stabbed the victim nine times.
- Clara Maria Sanchez Helped investigators unravel a massive fraud scheme aimed at seniors.
November 2010, Northridge
- Mitchell Cohen Aided an injured motorist whose car was struck by a speeder who ran a red light and, after the crash, carjacked another vehicle. Mr. Cohen identified the suspect and testified.
- Adriana Martinez Went out of her way to summon help for a man who was being attacked by a suspect with a knife, and she testified at trial.
- Osmar Gonzalez and Aaron Rivas Chased and captured a man who attacked a woman with a Taser.
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