The August 2017 Officer of the Month is awarded to Officer J. Marino #5666.

Officer Marino recently received a permanent post car due to his constant enforcement efforts, motivational attitude, and teamwork with the other members of his squad. During the month of August Officer Marino was confronted with numerous law enforcement situations, including two DUI incidents which were quickly resolved due to his diligence, compassion and detailed investigation. Officer Marino carries out his law enforcement mission without forgetting the human element involved.

Officer Marino takes ownership of his post and makes it his goal to know the details of crime trends and the known offenders who live in the area. When a call for assistance was received from Howard County Police, not only did Officer Marino know the persons involved in the call, but he located them on his post. A detailed investigation revealed protective orders on file which resulted in the arrest of both subjects.

Being able to handle multiple types of incidents with maturity and professionalism has made Officer Marino an invaluable asset to his command. Officer Marino’s stalwart approach to law enforcement makes him a stellar officer worth emulating. Congratulations on a job well done, Officer Marino!

At 1:36 a.m., two unknown suspects entered the 7-11, held the clerks at gun point, then stole cash and cigarettes.

Between 8:20 a.m. and 2:35 p.m, unknown suspects broke the rear basement bathroom window, then entered the victim's residence. Once inside, the suspects stole several items including video games.

Sometime after 12:01 a.m., an unknown suspect broke the side glass door window, then entered Our Lady of Victory church. Once inside the church, the suspect broke another glass window in an effort to gain entry into the sanctuary. No items were stolen or damaged.

At 4:32 a.m., five unknown suspects approached Tyler Firearms. A suspect threw a rock through a  window and shattered the glass. The suspects entered the business, but the alarm sounded and they left the scene.

At 10:50 p.m.., two unknown suspects entered the McDonald's, jumped the counter and suggested they had a gun. The suspects demanded chicken and money. The suspects through soda on the victims, then left. The two suspects were found later and arrested. There were no weapons.

Between 5 p.m. October 13 and 11 a.m. October 14, an unknown suspect forced open the victim's basement door, then stole a boiler, copper wiring and shattered a window.