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officers ), and the Homeless Liaison Program supervisor ( coordinating the department ’ s efforts to address homelessness in Newport Beach ). Though these are commonly believed to be three of the most challenging assignments for a lieutenant to take on , Lieutenant Carpentieri excelled in each endeavor , all while providing unparalleled leadership , commitment , and dedication to the members of the department and community . He also had many significant accomplishments in this role , including the development of the Boardwalk Ambassador Program , implementing a 12-hour comprehensive training day for new officers , and coordinating two large-scale Active Shooter Response training exercises . He is commended for his selfless work ethic , compassion , and unparalleled commitment to his profession .
AWARD OF MERIT PRESENTED TO SERGEANTS SABRINA FAB- BRI AND CHRISTOPHER PHELAN ; OFFICERS SHAY BRACKETT , KYLE CAMERON , DANIEL CHAVEZ , JAR- ED EDWARDS , DALLAS LOPEZ , TY- LER MACHADO , KYLE RAMSEYER , AND LINA YOU ; SR . DISPATCHER BRANDY BANKS ; AND DISPATCH- ERS SEQUOIA GAINES AND TIMO- THY LANGHAM On December 23 , 2022 , a caller reported that a man was driving through Newport Beach , with a loaded rifle on the front seat of his car , while experiencing a mental health crisis . Dispatchers discovered that the man was livestreaming his behavior on Instagram . They obtained photos of his rifle and high-capacity drum magazines , which they shared with responding officers . The listed sergeants and officers located the man in a busy parking lot on the Balboa Peninsula and worked together to contain the area . After immobilizing his car and negotiating with him , they were able to de-escalate the situation and the man surrendered peacefully . All involved personnel are commended for their teamwork , their professionalism , and for ensuring the safety of the community .
AWARD OF MERIT PRESENTED TO LIEUTENANT ERIC LITTLE ; SER- GEANT SABRINA FABBRI ; OFFI- CERS BENJAMIN ARNETT , JOSEPH DE JULIO , KELSEY PARRISH , AND HEATHER THOMSON ; SR . DIS- PATCHER BRANDY BANKS ; AND DISPATCHERS LAURA AGUILAR , SEQUOIA GAINES , AND CHELSEA LUITWIELER On the evening of February 19 , 2022 , the Huntington Beach Police Department helicopter ( HB-1 ) was in Newport Beach to assist NBPD officers with a call on the Balboa Peninsula . During their orbit , the helicopter staff broadcast that they were having mechanical issues and the aircraft crashed-landed in the Newport Harbor . Officers Thomson , Arnett , and Parrish were first to find the crash location . Officer Thomson jumped into the dark and freezing water and swam towards the submerged helicopter as Officer Arnett assisted from a boat and Officer Parrish monitored them both from a dry dock . The pilot of the helicopter was able to escape and was taken to the shore ; he has made a full recovery . Tragically , Tactical Flight Officer Nicholas Vella did not survive .
Throughout the incident , the Dispatch staff demonstrated unquestionable dedication to duty , coordinating much-needed communications between multiple agencies . Officer De Julio acted as the initial Incident Commander and did an excellent job in a role that is usually filled by a supervisor . His coordination of the initial minutes of the rescue helped to direct incoming resources and maintain a unified focus in a chaotic scene . He was relieved by Sergeant Fabbri as the scale of the incident and response continued to grow . She , in turn , was relieved by Lieutenant Little , who managed the incident until its conclusion , many hours after the initial crash . The lieutenant and other members of the department continued a close relationship of care and support with their partners at the Huntington Beach Police Department , extending through Officer Vella ’ s funeral on March 8 , 2022 and the unveiling of the memorial plaque in his honor at Marina Park last month .
MEDAL OF VALOR PRESENTED TO SERGEANT MICHAEL STRIEK AND OFFICERS KYLE BEAN , TRAVIS COOKE , SEAN ESSWEIN , AND MARK FASANO On February 1 , 2022 , Newport Beach Police Department detectives were notified that a man ( with extensive criminal history ) was on his way to his ex-girlfriend ’ s house in Newport Beach with the intent to murder her . Sergeant Striek and Officers Bean , Cooke , Esswein , and Fasano responded and heard sounds of a struggle coming from inside the home . A detective called the woman on her cell phone but , when he asked if the suspect was inside her home , her cell phone disconnected . The officers on scene saw that a man and a woman were involved in a physical fight , and they knew that this was a potentially-deadly encounter and that they had to intervene . They broke through the front door with a battering ram and were immediately confronted by the suspect , who was armed with a handgun . Sergeant Striek and Detectives Cooke and Fasano struggled with the man to disarm him while Officers Bean and Esswein used their bodies to shield the woman . Ultimately , the suspect was safely taken into custody and the woman was rescued from the home . The sergeant and officers are commended for their courageous and selfless actions , and for placing the woman ’ s life and safety ahead of their own .
( It should be noted that the Medal of Valor had not been bestowed upon anyone in the department since 2017 )
LOCAL FOCUS
The 41st Annual Gentlemen ’ s Haberdashery Charity Event Struts Its Way to Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach April 27
Models at the 2022 Gentlemen ’ s Haberdashery
By NB Indy Staff
The Gentlemen ’ s Haberdashery is one of Orange County ’ s longest and most celebrated charitable fundraisers and social events , and is going on its 41st year .
This year ’ s philanthropy event , entitled “ Generations of Generosity ,” will be held on Thursday , April 27 from 11 a . m . to 2 p . m . at the Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach . Featuring Orange County ’ s most prominent executives and community leaders modeling a full range of menswear , the Gentlemen ’ s Haberdashery provides major funding for the Heart of Jesus Retreat Center in Santa Ana , and shines a spotlight on the incredible impact the Retreat Center makes in the local community .
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