Congratulations Class 119

The Ocean County Police Academy Basic Police Recruit Class #119 marked the completion of their intensive academy training during Graduation Ceremonies at Georgian Court University, Lakewood, on Feb. 14. Ocean County Commissioner Virginia E. Haines, joined on the dais by Ocean County Commissioner Frank Sadeghi, addressed the graduates on behalf of the Board of Commissioners and its Director John P. Kelly, liaison to the Police Academy.  “So graduates, now with your initial training completed, remember, you are entering a great profession that every day you put on that badge you have the opportunity to change someone’s life for the better,” she told the class. “You hold that amazing ability in your hands. Your work will truly make a difference.”  Also in attendance was Ocean County Prosecutor Bradley D. Billhimer and many police chiefs of the surrounding municipalities. The graduates and their respective police department are:  Matthew P. Adams, Bay Head Police Department; Dylan M. Affinito, Frank J. Lord, Mantoloking Police Department; Carlos A. Belardo, Manchester Township Police Department; Ryan G. Bibbo, Kaitlyn M. Braun, Nicole T. Carannante, Hannah E. Certo, Nicholas J. Fareri, Ryan P. Feldman, Mark J. Hurni, Justice Mari, Zachary R. Meany, Chrystian J. Muhleisen, Gavin T. Riedinger, Stephen B. Scott, Justin A. Skeete, Michael A. Spino and James R. Zalvino, all Point Pleasant Beach Police Department; Joseph A. Carchietta, Jonathan T. Munson, Galloway Township Police Department; Kevin D. Coffey, Daniel E. Greene, Berkeley Township Police Department; Austin P. Dinklage, Ryan T. Higgins, Stephen A. Kasper, Daniel M. Mazzola, Michael V. Mucci, Jr., Arcangelo M. Nowicki, Victor V. Pecorella, Vincent G. Pedone, Edward F. Raasch, Steven J. Schlenger and Gabriel A. Schwankert, Seaside Heights Police Department; Michael E. Brown, New Jersey State Human Services Police Department; Griffin T. Falco, Andrew J. Farnkopf, John J. McKenna and Thomas D. Murtha, Sea Girt Police Department; Ethan S. Leacott, Burlington Township Police Department; Mark P. Little, Seaside Park Police Department; Collin J. McCarthy, Wall Township Police Department; David J. Moffler, Wayne L Wittman, Little Egg Harbor Township Police Department; Zander D. Pitts, Edward L. Spahr, Lakewood Police Department and Benjamin A. Schnaak, Avon-by-the-Sea Police Department. Award recipients were Carlos A. Belardo, Manchester Township Police Department, the James J. Tracey Leadership Award and Benjamin A. Schnaak, Avon-by-the-Sea Police Department, the Robert D. Melson Police Training Commission Merit Award. John A. Demarco, Ocean County Department of Corrections received the Ocean County Police Academy Instructor Award. Carlos A. Belardo, Manchester Township Police Department, was awarded the High Physical Fitness, High Marksmanship and High Overall awards. Jonathan A Munson. Galloway Township Police Department, received the High Academic Award. The Ocean County Board of Commissioners wishes the new officers a safe journey ahead.