Clarksburg officer receives award for response to house explosion
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — The Clarksburg Police Department recognized one of its officers excellent work while responding to a house explosion that took the life of a resident in January.
The explosion happened on Kramer Drive in Clarksburg on Jan. 26, causing residents in the surrounding five-block radius to evacuate their homes for several days.
The department said in a social media post on Monday that Sergeant Justin Moore was among the officers that first responded to the explosion and helped secure and evacuate the scene. The post said that Moore 'remained on scene for an extended period of time' and helped ensure that no one else was injured during the evacuation.
Next-door neighbor says she smelled gas just before Clarksburg house explosion
The Clarksburg Police Department gave Moore the Meritorious Service Award for 'exhibiting professional excellence in the performance of his duties which contributed to the mission of the Clarksburg Police Department.'
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