Mercer County officers
recognized for their valor
The 200 Club of Mercer County honored six officers from the
Mercer County Task Force with special recognition at its annual val-
or awards on June 13.
The valor award is one of the highest honors the 200 Club be-
stows on local law enforcement for displaying courage and bravery
under difficult or hazardous conditions. On May 10, 2017, the six
officers took gunfire when they attempted to serve an arrest warrant
related to a Megan’s Law offense. The incident resulted in a 36-hour
standoff.
The officers included members from Mercer County Sheriffs Of-
ficers Local 187. Pictured in the photo are, from left, 200 Club Pres-
ident Gregory Blair, NJ State Parole Board Officer Timothy Healthy,
Sheriff’s Detective William Perez, NJ State Parole Board Officer Bar-
ry Volkert, Sheriff’s Detective Joseph Tuccillo and Sheriff’s Detective
Steven Biederer. The task force also included Mercer County Pros-
ecutor’s Office Detective Anthony Albano, a Local 339 member. d
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