01-05-2025
New Castle Police honor memory of fallen officer with annual ride
NEW CASTLE, Pa. (WKBN) – Every year since 2019, members of the New Castle Police Department have participated in a Law Enforcement United ride to honor one of their fallen officers.
Law Enforcement United was founded in 2009 with the purpose of honoring officers who died in the line of duty and ensuring that their surviving family is supported and never forgotten. It's a fundraiser made up of law enforcement chapters across the country that take part in a commemorative bicycle ride in honor of those fallen officers.
NCPD participates as a member of the Pennsylvania Chapter and will take part in a ride that begins in Redding, Pennsylvania and ends in Washington, D.C.
The department began participating in the ride in 2019 in honor of Sgt. Brian Cuscino, who passed away in 2018 after suffering a heart attack while off duty.
'It's kind of dedicated to Sgt. Cuscino, and his wife participates and kind of spearheads the whole thing every year for us,' said Chief David Cumo.
For the first time this year, Chief Cumo will be participating as a cyclist. He'll be joined in the bike lane by two fellow officers and former Chief Robert Salem, who retired last year. Two additional New Castle officers will be participating on motorcycles as an escort for the bicyclists.
The ride, which covers around 250 miles over the course of three days, will take place May 10-12. It coincides with Police Week, with a candlelight vigil held on May 13 at the Capitol followed by a nationwide police memorial on May 15.
Chief Cumo said they met their fundraising goal of $10,000, but additional donations are still more than welcome. Donations can be sent via Venmo to @Fop-Newcastle, by mail to the NCPD at 303 E. North St. New Castle, Pa. 16101 c/o LEU or online here.
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