Sgt. Israel Medina
Officer Don Anderson
Officer James Zboravan
Officer Edward Brentlinger
Officer Richard Zielinski
Officer Anthony Cabunoc
Officer John Caprarelli
Officer Steven Gomez
Officer Richard Massa
Officer Charles Perriguey
Officer Todd Schmitz
Officer Conrado Torrez
Officer Edwin Dominguez
Detective Kevin Harley
Detective Phillip Wixon
Detective Vincent Bancroft
Detective Tracey Angeles
Detective Lawrence Winston
Detective Thomas Culotta
Seventeen LAPD officers involved in February 28, 1997 North Hollywood bank shootout, plus two detectives from the Special Investigations Section will be honored by the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, September 9, at its 39th Annual Medal of Valor Awards Luncheon. The event will be held at The Westin Bonaventure Hotel, 404 South Figueroa Street, beginning with an 11 a.m. reception.
The 19 Medal of Valor honorees are:
Officer Don Anderson Officer James Zboravan Officer Edward Brentlinger Officer Richard Zielinski Officer Anthony Cabunoc Sgt. Israel Medina Officer John Caprarelli Detective Kevin Harley Officer Edwin Dominguez Detective Phillip Wixon Officer Steven Gomez Detective Vincent Bancroft Officer Richard Massa Detective Tracey Angeles Officer Charles Perriguey Detective Lawrence Winston Officer Todd Schmitz Detective Thomas Culotta Officer Conrado Torrez
Detectives Lawrence Winston and Phillip Wixon are receiving Medals of Valor for a 1995 investigation and stakeout of a bank robbery team, which led to a gunfight in the San Fernando Valley.
“We pay tribute to these police officers for their courage in that instance when the circumstances became dangerous and deadly; where with the next breath their valiant efforts were above and beyond the call of duty,” Parks said. “Their actions clearly display the dedication behind our motto ‘to protect and to serve’ and the bravery and valor of our Los Angeles Police Officers.”
Local news anchor Jess Marlow (NBC-4) narrated the afternoon event as medals were presented to all of the 19 LAPD honorees.