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Thomas O. Ripoli

Monday, December 17, 2012

Rahway Native, War Veteran, 13-Year Fort Lee Police Veteran Honored

Detective Robert Tilton, who currently serves in the Fort Lee Police Department’s General Investigations Bureau, is the “Chief’s Award” recipient for December, police announced.

The following article was submitted to Patch for publication by the Fort Lee Police Department: Detective Robert Tilton, a 13-year veteran of the Fort Lee Police Department, has been chosen as the Chief’s Award recipient for the month of December. Since taking over the duties of Fort Lee Police Chief in 2004, Chief Thomas Ripoli has instituted the department awards ceremony, which honors Fort Lee’s finest for their actions in the line of duty. Tilton grew up in Rahway and attended Union Catholic High School. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1987, serving in the Persian Gulf during Operation Desert Shield/Desert Storm. He received an Honorable Discharge after five years of service.  Upon leaving the Air Force, Det. Tilton began his law …

Monday, November 19, 2012

Fort Lee PBA President, ESU Member, Decorated Veteran Honored by Chief

Police Officer Kevin Kosuda, who has been with the Fort Lee Police Department 19 years, is the “Chief’s Award” recipient for November, police announced.

The following article was submitted to Patch for publication by the Fort Lee Police Department: As a 19-year veteran of the Fort Lee Police Department, Police Officer Kevin Kosuda is the “Chief’s Award” recipient for the month of November. Since taking over the duties of the Fort Lee Police Chief in 2004, Chief Thomas Ripoli has instituted the department’s awards ceremony, which honors Fort Lee’s finest for their actions in the line of duty. The Chief’s Award is handed out every month. Kosuda was raised in Fort Lee, where he attended Fort Lee High School. After graduating in 1986, Kosuda enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. After completing boot camp on Parris Island, Kosuda attended Marine Corps Engineer School at Camp Lejeune, …

Wednesday, October 24, 2012

Fort Lee Detective, Member of Honor Guard, Athlete Honored by Chief

Detective Michele Morgenstern, who has been with the Fort Lee Police Department for more than 11 years, is the “Chief’s Award” recipient for October, police announced.

The following article was submitted to Patch for publication by the Fort Lee Police Department: Detective Michele Morgenstern, a member of the Fort Lee Police Department since 2001, has been chosen as the Chief’s Award recipient for the month of October. Fort Lee Police Chief Thomas O. Ripoli created the award as a way to recognize police officers for their positive contributions to the police department and to the community of Fort Lee. Morgenstern graduated from Wayne Hills High School in Wayne, NJ. She attended Montclair State University, where she earned of Bachelor’s Degree in History in 1998. In August 2010, she earned a Master’s Degree in History from William Paterson University. In January 1999, Morgenstern joined the Paterson …

Mitchell Craig

8:40 pm on Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Our family has known and respected Michelle's work in Fort Lee for many years. Her award is well deserved!   more ›

Friday, September 21, 2012

Veteran Fort Lee Police Officer, U.S. Air Force Vet Honored By Chief

Police Officer Michael P. Bialoblocki, a 13-year veteran of the Fort Lee Police Department, is the “Chief’s Award” recipient for September, police announced.

The following article was submitted to Patch for publication by the Fort Lee Police Department: Police Officer Michael P. Bialoblocki, a member of the Fort Lee Police Department since 1999, has been selected to receive the Chief’s Award for the month of September. The recipients of this award are chosen by Fort Lee Police Chief Thomas O. Ripoli for their distinguished service to the Fort Lee Police Department as well as to the citizens of Fort Lee. P.O. Bialoblocki graduated from South Amboy High School in South Amboy, NJ in 1994; P.O. Bialoblocki enlisted in the United States Air Force as a member of the Security Force Squadron. P.O. Bialoblocki was deployed three separate times to Saudi Arabia in support of the Joint Task Force in …

Thursday, August 23, 2012

Veteran Police Officer, War Veteran Honored By Chief

Police Officer Glenn Iafrate, a 17-year veteran of the Fort Lee Police Department, is the “Chief’s Award” recipient for August, police announced. A graduate of Montclair State University, Iafrate currently serves in the Fort Lee Police Traffic Bureau.

The following article was submitted to Patch for publication by the Fort Lee Police Department: A member of the Fort Lee Police Department since 1995, Police Officer Glenn Iafrate has been selected to receive the Chief’s Award for the month of August. The recipients of this award are chosen by Fort Lee Police Chief Thomas O. Ripoli for their distinguished service to the Fort Lee Police Department, as well as to the citizens of Fort Lee. Iafrate graduated from Northern Valley Regional High School in Demarest in 1981. He attended college at Montclair State University, where he earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree in 1987. In 1988, Iafrate enlisted in the United States Marine Corps Reserves. In August of 1990, when Iraq invaded Kuwait, his …

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Police Chief Urges Pedestrians to Use Extra Caution, Citing Recent Accidents

Fort Lee Police Chief Thomas O. Ripoli issued a statement to Fort Lee residents regarding pedestrian safety.

In light of a recent increase in motor vehicle accidents involving pedestrians in the borough, Fort Lee Police Chief Thomas O. Ripoli issued a statement to residents Tuesday urging them to take proper safety precautions “while navigating our streets.” Ripoli’s message comes in part in response to two serious accidents this week alone—one on Edwin Avenue, and one on Lemoine Avenue at Whiteman Street. “Simple practices adopted by those on foot can significantly decrease the chance of being involved in an accident,” Ripoli says in the statement. Included among those practices are the following: Ripoli goes on to remind residents that the borough participates in the state’s Pedestrian Safety grant, which he says is “designed to target …

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William Mays

4:42 pm on Thursday, March 1, 2012

Yes, I'm sure that everyone that turns on a red light LEGALLY, kills someone.   more ›

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