Governor Congratulates New Troopers at State Police Graduation

On Oct. 28, Gov. Tom Corbett congratulated the 91 men and women joining the ranks of the  following their graduation from the State Police Academy in Hershey. A dozen had a local connection.

“You are part of a proud tradition, made prouder still just a month ago by the heroism of the men and women whose ranks you join today,’’ Corbett said, referring to recent severe storms and floods in central and eastern Pennsylvania.

“As the flood bore down on homes, state troopers were pulling people from rooftops. Two of them literally risked their lives to bring a family to safety moments before their home collapsed and washed away.”

This was the 132nd class to graduate from the State Police Academy since it opened in 1960.

The graduates, who have completed 25 weeks of intensive physical and classroom training, have been assigned to stations within 11 troop areas across the state.

“This force has a record for honesty, for straight dealing, for bringing honor to our state,’’ Corbett said. “I salute your willingness to take on this calling and I can tell you this office will always be here to take the cause of our bravest.’’

There were 12 graduates assigned to Troop M, which is headquartered in Bethlehem and includes the Trevose station at 3501 Neshaminy Blvd. Here is a list:

• Badhasa T. Boyer of Willow Street, Lancaster County
• Rashaun Copeland of Philadelphia, Philadelphia County
• Zena C. Coulombe of Auburn, Schuylkill County
• Angel M. Cruz of Reading, Berks County
• Timothy C. Cutshaw of Auburn, Schuylkill County
• Patrick J. Dawe of Breinigsville, Lehigh County
• Evan N. Dearmas of Easton, Northampton County
• Rachel K. Jones of Bensalem, Bucks County
• Shawn P. McCormick of Clifton Heights, Delaware County
• Ronald Mercatili Jr. of Peckville, Lackawanna County
• William A. Rowan, Jr. of Reading, Berks County
• Ryan C. Seiple of Nazareth, Northampton County