The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio David M. Toepfer recognized an Elyria patrol officer for his acts of heroism to save a mother and her child from a violent criminal.
CLEVELAND, Ohio - The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio David M. Toepfer recognized an Elyria patrol officer for his acts of heroism to save a mother and her child from a violent criminal.
According a release from the Department of Justice , patrol officer Ali Sabeiha, of the Elyria Police Department, was presented with the Freedom 250 Hometown Hero Award for the Northern District of Ohio. On January 21, Officer Sabeiha was on official duty when responding to an armed robbery in Elyria.
The DOJ said armed with a firearm, he ran into a residential area where he encountered a mother entering her residence with her four young children and the suspect forcibly entered the home and took the mother hostage at gunpoint. PREVIOUS: Elyria Police shoot, kill suspect in AT&T robbery after chase takes officers to North Olmsted Despite the danger, officer Sabeiha rushed into residence with no hesitation or concern for his own safety to help the mother inside.
With exceptional composure, sound judgement and tactical proficiency, the DOJ said, Officer Sabeiha successfully incapacitate the suspect. The Hometown Hero Award honors the enduring ideals of liberty, service and civic responsibility, the DOJ said, and the award is dedicated in recognition of a steadfast commitment to these ideals and an embodiment of the spirit upon which our nation was founded.
“We are grateful for Officer Sabeiha’s actions that day to save a mother and her children from a violent and dangerous criminal. His professionalism in the face of danger is a testament to his unwavering commitment to keep the public safe,” said U.S. Attorney Toepfer in the release.
“It is our honor to recognize him as the Hometown Hero that he is, and for his exemplary service to his department and our community. ”North Canton crash kills two, seriously injures juvenile passengerCleveland couple guilty of ‘intentionally’ killing man by crashing car into him sentencedToledo man charged with stabbing 68-year-old father
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