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Yahoo
04-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
‘Tremendous resource': Woman recognized in West Carrollton for helping homeless
DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) — A local woman was recently recognized by the West Carrollton Police Department for her generosity and kindness to people in need. During the Feb. 25 West Carrollton City Council Meeting, West Carrollton police recognized Kathi Parker with the Citizen Recognition Award. Private citizens are awarded the CRA for their achievement or action that benefits the community or department in an exceptional manner. According to the department, Parker has operated the South Dayton Emergency Response Team for roughly 6 years. The SDERT provides assistance to individuals and families who are in need or crisis, especially those who are homeless or their place of living is damaged or destroyed. During the 2024 Christmas season, Parker's organization collected and distributed gifts and household items for over 150 families, which includes 447 children. SDERT also provided places for people who are in need places to stay outside of the cold. Parker is said to distribute food from restaurants and private donors to the homeless population. She also frequently gives warm clothes, socks and shoes to those in need. According to police, the SDERT distributed the following on a single day in November 2024: 420 packages of hand and foot warmers 139 hats and pairs of gloves 76 homeless bags with emergency food and toiletries 42 blankets 30 scarves 23 coats 19 boxes of food 7 tents 2 sleeping bags The organization's operator was also recently contacted by Sub Zero Mission in northern Ohio, a nonprofit group which helps homeless, especially veterans, stay warm. SZM contacted Parker wanting to partner with her, as they heard what her organization has been doing and called her a 'tremendous resource' to the community, according to police. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Yahoo
Man in Wisconsin awarded by police department after assisting officer who was trapped in vehicle
PLEASANT PRAIRIE, Wis. (WFRV) – A man in Wisconsin's efforts to assist a police officer trapped in a vehicle during severe weather are being recognized by the officer's department. The Pleasant Prairie Police Department reported that Officer Thompson was involved in a crash while responding to a report of a shooting on December 20, 2024. The crash occurred during severe winter weather, and his driver's side door was pinned shut, trapping him inside. County in Wisconsin to enforce seasonal road bans regarding vehicle weight limits Brik Garcia III saw the accident, and immediately ran across Highway 50 despite the bad conditions to check on Officer Thompson. Garcia III called 911 and assisted by opening the passenger side door to free Officer Thompson from the vehicle. 'Brik had no obligation to step in, but his willingness to help in a stressful situation did not go unnoticed,' the Pleasant Prairie Police Department said on Facebook. 'We sincerely appreciate his quick thinking and assistance that day.' Police department in Wisconsin recovers over 100 firearms in 2024 during investigations, search warrants Garcia III's efforts were recognized as he earned a 'Citizen Recognition Award,' to thank him for his kind efforts. No additional details were provided. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
