Washington High School
Massillon, Ohio

2011 Distinguished Citizen

WHS Class of 1978

Law Enforcement


Professional

  • Investigates sex crimes for Massillon Police Department since 1994
  • Stark County Sex Abuse Task Force - 1994
  • FBI Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force

Honors/Awards

  • Dawn Marie Hendershot Award - 1998
  • Stark County Community Officer of the Year - 2000
  • Featured and recognized for his work - Geraldo Rivera Show - 2006
  • Nominated for America's Most Wanted All-Star Award - 2007
  • VFW Ohio Officer of the Year - 2007
  • Knights of Columbus Blue Coats of the Year - 2007
  • Featured on WKYC-TVs "Parent Over Shoulder"
  • Featured on NBC-TV's "To Catch a Predator"

Education

  • Washington High School - 1978
  • Northern Iowa Community College - 1980
  • University of Akron - 1984-85
  • Medina Police Academy - 1986

Personal Activities

  • Amateur photographer
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