New York City Council District 13 - Holiday Train Show at NYBG! Upcoming Road Changes! Upcoming Ferry Changes!

 

Latest News from Councilwoman Marmorato!

Dear Neighbors,

This past week, we continued supporting our community through several wonderful events and food giveaways! We proudly distributed fresh produce and hot meals to families across the district at RAIN Boston Road, Allerton Merchants, Northeast Senior Center, and Edgewater Park.

The holiday spirit has arrived in our district! We were excited to take part in several Christmas tree lightings across the community, including the Throggs Neck Christmas Tree Lighting and the Waterbury Lasalle Community Association’s Christmas Tree Lighting. We were also proud to partner with and co-sponsor a festive Breakfast with the Jolly Ole Man at the Morris Park Community Association.

We hosted another event for our furry friends—this time, a Pet Food Giveaway! We understand how important pets are to our families, and we’re committed to supporting our community by helping ensure every household, including its four-legged members, has what it needs.

In this week’s newsletter, you’ll find highlights from recent district events, updates on what’s happening in our community, and details about exciting upcoming events we have planned for you.

As always, it is an honor to represent you on the New York City Council and to continue working to keep our community safe, happy, healthy, and prosperous.

Sincerely,

Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato

District 13, Bronx

PAST WEEK'S EVENTS RECAP & HIGHLIGHT

This past week, my office and I had the privilege of serving our community through a few produce and meal giveaways.

We distributed fresh produce and hot meals to our friends and families at RAIN Boston Road, Allerton Merchants, Northeast Senior Center, and Edgewater Park.

Last week, we fully embraced the holiday spirit! We took part in several tree lightings and proudly co-sponsored festive event for our young ones.

As always, we remain committed to supporting our neighbors through our ongoing food distributions. We were proud to serve families across the district, ensuring that everyone has access to fresh, healthy food and warm meals.

My job is to serve, protect, and support our community in every moment of need. I am incredibly proud of the work we do together to uplift one another, and I want you to know that I will always be here to support you however I can.

What's Happening in D13?

Here is a reminder of the upcoming events happening in our district!  Reminder: If you want to share any event with us, please do so! We will share it with the community. UPCOMING PRODUCE & MEAL DISTRIBUTION We’re hosting fresh produce and meal giveaways over the next few days! Below is some information on the dates and the organizations we’re partnering with. For details on the exact time and location of each food or produce distribution, please contact the organizations directly. We hope this information is useful and makes it easier for you to access these resources! BIG CHANGES COMING TO THE NYC FERRY Starting December 8th, NYC Ferry will implement system-wide and route changes. Here is the update map! DOT'S ROAD SERVICES CHANGES On Monday, December 1st and intermittently through December 26th the NYCDOT Division of Bridges will continue routine maintenance, structure, and under-deck repairs of the Shore Road Bridge over the Hutchinson River. Important Update for Homeowners: NYC Garbage Bin Refunds! Councilwoman Kristy Marmorato  718-931-1721 District13@council.nyc.gov

Attorney General James Announces Takedown of Bribery and Money Laundering Schemes at JFK Airport

 

Five People Charged for Bribing Delta Employee with Approximately $250,000 in Cash, Trips to Las Vegas and Atlantic City

New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the indictments of five people for dozens of crimes related to their roles in years-long bribery and money laundering schemes to secure favorable contracts from Delta Airlines (Delta) at JFK Airport in Queens. An investigation by the Office of the Attorney General (OAG) and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (Port Authority) uncovered three different bribery and money laundering schemes that allegedly used fraudulent invoices and cash payments to bribe a high-level Delta employee in order to secure contracts for cargo industry companies they owned. Raymond Kayume, Joseph Puzzo, Irfan Syed, Beau Baer, and a fifth co-conspirator were charged with multiple counts of commercial bribery, money laundering, conspiracy, scheme to defraud, and other crimes.

“When businesses bribe their way into lucrative contracts, everyday New Yorkers can suffer the consequences of worse service and higher costs,” said Attorney General James. “These bribery schemes impacted critical shipping services at one of the busiest airports in the nation. These individuals repeatedly broke the law, but today we are shutting down their pay-to-play schemes and holding them accountable.”

“We’re grateful for our strong partnership with the Attorney General’s Office that helped us uncover these alleged schemes inside JFK’s cargo operations,” said Port Authority Inspector General John Gay. “Blatant bribes, fake invoices, and vacation kickbacks have no place in an environment that depends on honesty and accountability. Our office will continue to pursue anyone who attempts to compromise the safety and integrity of the region’s critical transportation infrastructure.”

“Partnership among law enforcement and our public sector colleagues is vital to safeguarding the integrity of our transportation infrastructure and protecting the well-being and safety of New Yorkers. HSI New York was proud to play a role in these indictments, which demonstrate how imperative it is in working together to uncover and address complex criminal schemes that threaten public trust,” said Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York Special Agent in Charge Ricky J. Patel. “HSI's continued collaboration with law enforcement partners, including the Office of the Attorney General and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, ensures that those who seek to undermine our community’s safety and prosperity are held accountable.”

Indictment 1

The investigation uncovered a years-long bribery and money laundering scheme run by Irfan Syed, Beau Baer, and a third charged co-conspirator. Syed is the Chief Executive Officer of Jet Way Security and Investigations and Jet Way Aviation Services (Jet Way), two companies operating at JFK that provide security for various airlines and their cargo departments. The charged co-conspirator is an executive of Alliance Ground International (AGI), which manages and provides workers for Delta’s cargo department at JFK. Baer is a director at Jet Way who reports directly to Syed.

Syed and the charged co-conspirator agreed to pay the Delta employee approximately $8,000 in cash every quarter in exchange for receiving continued contracts from Delta. To pay the Delta employee’s bribes, Syed and the charged co-conspirator created false invoices for approximately $25,000 each quarter to make it look like there was a legitimate expense paid from AGI to Jet Way. That money was then split three ways between Syed, the Delta employee, and the charged co-conspirator. These fraudulent invoice payments, which occurred from January 2018 through January 2023, totaled approximately $375,000. As an employee of Syed’s, Baer would hand the Delta employee their bribe onsite at JFK. Syed and the charged co-conspirator also provided the Delta employee with quarterly trips to Las Vegas and annual trips to Atlantic City, during which they would pay for the Delta employee’s meals and other expenses.

Syed, Baer, and the co-conspirator are charged with Conspiracy in the Fourth Degree, Conspiracy in the Sixth Degree, Money Laundering in the Second Degree, Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree, and Commercial Bribing in the Second Degree. Syed and the co-conspirator are additionally charged with Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree. If convicted, they face a maximum sentence of five to fifteen years in prison. 

Indictment 2

The investigation also uncovered a separate bribery scheme, in which Raymond Kayume laundered bribe payments to the same Delta employee. Another corporate vendor in the cargo industry entered into an agreement with the Delta employee to ensure Delta’s business. To maintain Delta’s business, that vendor agreed to pay five percent of all their Delta earnings to the Delta employee. To facilitate those payments and obscure their true purpose, the vendor would write checks to Kayume’s company, Kennedy Advanced Professional Services, for non-existent work. Kayume would then take that money and provide half of it to the Delta employee, while keeping the other half for himself.

Kayume is charged with Money Laundering in the Fourth Degree, Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree, and Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree. The vendor who paid Kayume the money for the bribes has agreed to forfeit one million dollars of proceeds. If convicted, Kayume faces a maximum sentence of one and one-third to four years in prison.

Indictment 3

The investigation uncovered a third bribery scheme centered around Joseph Puzzo, a manager at American Compressed Gases (ACG). ACG provides canisters of compressed gas that power forklifts used to move cargo. To ensure ACG’s business with Delta Airlines’ cargo, Puzzo requested to pay two to three dollars in bribe money per canister of compressed gas sold. To facilitate those payments, Puzzo would pay the bribe money to a third intermediary company for non-existent “consulting fees.” That intermediary company would keep half of that bribe money and then send the rest to the Delta employee by writing rent checks for office space. In reality, there was no office, and the money was merely the Delta employee’s share of the bribe money. In exchange for the bribe payments, ACG maintained its business within Delta’s cargo warehouses at JFK. 

Puzzo is charged with Money Laundering in the Fourth Degree, Scheme to Defraud in the First Degree, and Falsifying Business Records in the First Degree. If convicted, he faces a maximum sentence of one and one-third to four years in prison.

Syed, Baer, Kayume, and Puzzo were arraigned today before Queens County Supreme Court Judge John Zoll. The charges in the indictments are merely allegations and the defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.

The investigation of this matter was conducted by members of the Port Authority Office of the Inspector General. Special Agents with the New York Field Office of the Department of Homeland Security's Homeland Security Investigations aided in the investigation.

BRONX MAN INDICTED FOR TORTURING STEPDAUGHTER AND STABBING WIFE

 

Defendant Allegedly Rammed Metal Object Into Child’s Brain

Bronx District Attorney Darcel D. Clark today announced that a Bronx man has been indicted on Attempted Aggravated Murder, Attempted Murder, Assault and other related charges for stabbing his wife and then torturing his 12-year-old stepdaughter with knives and a needlelike object. 

District Attorney Clark said, “The brutality that this defendant subjected his family to is absolutely shocking. What started as an argument between the defendant and his wife descended into an ordeal of terror as he allegedly stabbed his wife and then gouged her 12-year-old daughter, allegedly shoving a tool into the girl’s head almost killing her.” 

District Attorney Clark said the defendant, Joshua Burnside, 29, the Bronx, was arraigned today on Attempted Aggravated Murder, Attempted Murder in the first-degree, two counts of Attempted Murder in the second-degree, first-degree Assault, Attempted Assault in the firstdegree, five counts of second-degree Assault, third-degree Assault, three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child and three counts of fourth-degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon. He pleaded not guilty to all charges before Bronx Supreme Court Justice Alvin Yearwood. Remand was continued. His next court date is February 23, 2026.

According to the investigation, at approximately 11 p.m. on October 22, 2025, inside an apartment in the Belmont neighborhood, the defendant and his wife got into an argument and he allegedly stabbed her in the stomach. He forced her out of the apartment and locked the door. The defendant did not harm the couple’s two children ages 5 and 2, but he allegedly stabbed her 12- year-old daughter with two knives, a fork and other objects. He then allegedly drove a 6-inchlong sharp needle-like object through her nose and into her brain.

The victims were transported to NYC Health+ Hospitals Jacobi. The 12-year-old girl was later taken to Cohen Children’s Hospital in New Hyde Park, where surgeons removed the object that was imbedded in her brain. She faces a long recovery period due to her significant injuries.

District Attorney Clark thanked NYPD Detective Brianna Constantino from the Bronx Homicide Squad and Police Officer Keanu Phillip from the 42nd Precinct for their work in the investigation. 

An indictment is an accusatory instrument and not proof of a defendant’s guilt. 

Governor Hochul Announces More Than $32 Million Awarded to Local Governments to Enhance Safety on Roadways as Part of its “Safe System” Approach Toward Zero Deaths on State Highways

Supports New Guide Rails, Signage and Other Improvements to Reduce Inadvertent Lane Departures

Part of Governor Hochul’s Vision for a Safer New York and NYSDOT’s “Safe System” Approach

Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the award of more than $32 million to help local governments enhance safety on their roads by reducing instances of vehicles inadvertently straying from their lanes and lessening the severity of crashes that result from those instances. The funding is part of the State Department of Transportation’s comprehensive “Safe System” approach toward zero highway deaths and will support roadway improvements – including new guide rails, signs and pavement markings – in municipalities across the state. In New York State, 44 percent of crash fatalities occur when a vehicle departs from its lane.

“Keeping New Yorkers safe is my highest priority as Governor and that includes making every effort to improve safety on our roads for drivers and pedestrians,” Governor Hochul said. “This funding gives local governments the resources they need to save lives by implementing improvements that keep drivers more aware and reduce instances where they stray from lanes, which can often have deadly consequences. One death on our roads is too many, and we will continue to invest in proven solutions to enhance safety and achieve our goal of zero deaths on New York’s roads.”

Striving to achieve a Safe System Approach toward Zero Deaths, the New York State Department of Transportation in the summer of 2024 released the Roadway Departure Safety Action Plan, which calls for a comprehensive approach to be undertaken by NYSDOT and its partner agencies to reduce fatalities and serious injuries that result when vehicles inadvertently depart their lanes or the roadway. Under the plan, NYSDOT is focusing on engineering improvements, public education and awareness campaigns, and the Governor’s Traffic Safety Committee is coordinating law enforcement activities.

New York State Department of Transportation Commissioner Marie Therese Dominguez said, “Reducing fatalities and serious injuries on our highways is the goal of our ‘Safe System Approach Toward Zero Deaths’ and thanks to the unwavering support of Governor Hochul we are moving closer to achieving it. Even one death on our roads is too many and the funding we are providing to our local partners will create safer streets in every region of the state, making it more likely that motorists will arrive at their destinations safely and without incident.”

Funding for these projects was made available through the Federal Highway Administration’s Highway Safety Improvement Program, which is intended to support the design and construction of countermeasures intended to reduce roadway/lane departures and lessen the likelihood that departure-related crashes cause death or serious injury. Such countermeasures include, but are not limited to, enhanced striping, curve warning signs, rumble strips and median barriers. Today’s announced funding complements an additional $90 million that has also been set aside for NYSDOT to make safety enhancements on roads in the state highway system.

Locations receiving funding include:

North Country ($1.6 million)

• Town of Elizabethtown, Essex County - $1 million to install center line striping, edge line markings, enhanced curve signage and pavement markings, shoulder, remove fixed objects to widen clear zone on Lincoln Pond Road.
• Town of Malone, Franklin County - $400,000 to install guide rail on County Road 24.
• Town of Denmark, Lewis County - $200,000 to install guide rail on Deer River Road.

Capital Region ($4.5 million)

• Town of East Greenbush, Rensselaer County - $1.4 million to install edge line markings, center line striping, curve warning signs, enhanced curve signage and pavement markings, flashing beacons and speed feedback signs on Best Road, Michael Road, Morgan Road, New Road, and Phillips Road.
• Town of Ballston, Saratoga County - $900,000 to install enhanced curve signage and pavement markings, flashing beacons and speed feedback signs, shoulder on Middleline Road, and Round Lake Road.
• Towns of Chester, Chestertown, Horicon, Johnsburg, Stony Creek, in Warren County - $1.3 million to install enhanced curve signage and guide rail on Warrensburg Road, Mountain Road, Friends Lake Road, Schroon River Rd, and Bolton Landing-River Bank Road.
• Towns of Cambridge, Fort Edward, and Greenwich, Washington County - $500,000 to install center line striping, edge line markings, curve warning signs on County Roads 30, 43, 47, 52, and 77.
• Towns of Claverack and Greenport, Columbia County - $400,000 to install guide rail on County Road 29.

Mohawk Valley ($3.6 million)

• Town of Newport, Herkimer County - $1.3 million to install guide rail on Butler Road (County Road 88).
• Towns of Annsville, Augusta, Boonville, Bridgewater, and Camden, Oneida County - $1.5 million to install guide rail on Blossvale Road, Sheehan Road, North Road, Webster Hill Road, Potato Hill Road.
• City of Rome, Oneida County - $100,000 to install flashing beacons and speed feedback signs on Potter Road, Williams Road.
• Towns of Hartwick and Middlefield, Otsego County - $700,000 to install guide rail on County Road 11.

Finger Lakes ($0.2 million)

• Town of East Rochester, Monroe County - $200,000 to install edge line markings, center line rumble strips, enhanced curve signage, flashing beacons, guide rail on Bluff Drive.

Western New York ($7.7 million)

• Towns of Alden, Clarence, Concord, and Sardinia, Erie County - $6.6 million to install shoulder on Alden Crittenden Road, Genesee Road, and Rapids Road.
• Town of Amherst, Erie County - $400,000 to install curve warning signs on S. Ellicott Creek, Getzville Road, Seabrook Drive, Campus Drive N, and LeBrun Road.
• Towns of Porter and Wilson, Niagara County - $700,000 to install shoulder, curve warning signs on Youngstown Wilson Road.

Long Island ($7.0 million)

• Towns of Babylon, Brookhaven, Islip, Riverhead, and Southampton, Suffolk County - $6.3 million to install center line rumble strips, shoulder rumble strips, guide rail, edge line markings, curve warning signs on William Floyd Parkway, Nicolls Road, Edwards Avenue, Nugent Drive, Quogue Riverhead Road.
• Town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County - $700,000 to install guide rail on Sunrise Highway Service Road, Bellport Avenue, Station Road, Horseblock Road, and Leeds Boulevard .

New York City ($7.5 million)

• $7.5 million to install guide rail, edge line markings, lighting, shoulder improvements on Henry Hudson Parkway and Hutchinson River Parkway in the Bronx and Manhattan.

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CONSUMER ALERT: Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection Issues Warning About Package Thefts During the Holiday Season

Online Purchases and Package Deliveries Increase During the Holiday Season, Leaving More Consumers Vulnerable to Package Theft 

Secretary Mosley: “While you’re preparing to spread holiday cheer with those gifts, thieves may be trying to steal both from you.”  

The New York Department of State’s Division of Consumer Protection is warning consumers about package thefts this holiday season and sharing tips on how they can protect themselves from thieves trying to steal packages from their homes. The National Retail Federation recently reported that during the five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving to Cyber Monday, online shopping increased nine percent (9%) compared to last year. This increase in online shopping means more convenience for consumers, but also brings more risks. According to the U.S. Postal Service Office of Inspector General’s 2025 Package Theft in the U.S. Report, at least 58 million packages were stolen nationwide in 2024, leading to approximately $16 billion in financial loss.  

“Many consumers have already started or even finished their online holiday shopping for the season and are now waiting for their purchases to be delivered to their doorsteps,” said Secretary of State Walter T. Mosley. “While you’re getting ready to spread holiday cheer, thieves may be trying to take advantage. If you’re expecting deliveries this holiday season, make sure you’re taking added precautions and keeping track of your packages to prevent them from being stolen.”

New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James said, “Online shopping has become a standard practice, and during the holiday season package theft is even more prevalent for consumers. Stealing a package takes only seconds and can leave the victim with frustration and unexpected financial difficulty. By using package, order or logistics “tracking” of packages and using alternative delivery methods (Hub locker, BOPIS) you can better protect your purchases and further ensure that you actually take possession of your delivered items.”

As you check things off your shopping list, be sure to follow these tips to prevent package theft and identity theft:

• Keep track of your packages: Package theft peaks during the holiday season, so keeping track of your deliveries is critical to prevent theft. Delivery companies offer real-time tracking and the option to receive customized alerts so you can stay on top of your holiday shipments once they arrive and retrieve your packages as soon as they’re delivered.
• Schedule deliveries when someone is home: Many online retailers and delivery companies allow consumers to schedule specific delivery timeframes. Choose a timeframe when someone will be home to avoid potential theft. When you are home, closely monitor delivery progress via tracking links and bring the package inside as soon as possible to limit the window of vulnerability.
• Enlist your neighbor’s help: If you’re not going to be home, enlist the help of a trusted neighbor. When possible, have your packages delivered to a location where they can be received in person.
• Monitor your front door with a security or doorbell camera: While a camera may not deter thieves, the presence of a camera can help you keep track of when packages are delivered so you can retrieve them quickly. If a package is stolen, the video recording of the theft can also be shared with police.
• Take advantage of the "Ship to Store" option: Many retailers offer a "ship to store" option. This means that you can order items online and have them sent to a local brick-and-mortar store. You can then pick up your purchase at a time convenient for you.
• Consider alternative delivery options: Most delivery companies have alternative pickup and delivery options available. Some include redirecting packages to a local merchant partner or holding packages at their location. Do some research by visiting their websites to explore your options and update your delivery preferences. If you know you’re going to be on vacation, request a vacation hold on all shipments.
• Opt for other services: If you’re doing most of your shopping online, consider alternative delivery options like a package locker, lockbox or smart locker. Major retailers and delivery companies are increasing these services in multiple areas throughout New York State. In New York City, the LockerNYC program offers New York City residents access to free delivery lockers.
• Require delivery confirmation signature: Consider requesting a signature for packages, especially for high-ticket items. This will ensure your items are not left unattended when delivered. This may require choosing a pricier shipping option.
• Find out how a delivery company will communicate with you: Depending on how you signed up for notifications, messages from a delivery company are usually posted within a secure online portal. Delivery companies will never contact you with unsolicited calls or texts. If you receive an unexpected call, hang up and call the company using the official customer service number to verify its legitimacy.
• Beware of phishing attempts: Another common scam this time of year is scammers using phishing emails and text messages to impersonate delivery companies (e.g., UPS, USPS, FedEx), banking and credit card companies and other large retailers (e.g., Netflix, PayPal, eBay, Amazon), which often include links to sites attempting to steal your information.  Common phishing techniques include:
• Suspicious links: These messages often look legitimate, but if you click the link, your usernames and passwords for your online banking, email or social media accounts could be compromised according to the Federal Trade Commission. Always open a browser and type the company’s website address yourself instead of clicking on a link in an email or text message.
• Request for personal information: You receive an unexpected text from a delivery driver or a post office asking you to verify your address. If you call a number from an unsolicited message, you will then be asked to confirm your personal information and may be asked to provide your credit card information to pay a delivery fee. If you did not recently order a product, the caller may try to convince you the package is a gift from a friend or family member. In either scenario, the package does not exist. Providing your personal information to a scammer puts you at risk of falling victim to identity theft.
• Report stolen packages immediately: Retailers may offer a partial or full refund if your package was stolen, but you must follow up with the retailer as quickly as possible to initiate this process. 

About the New York State Division of Consumer Protection

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The New York State Division of Consumer Protection provides voluntary mediation between a consumer and a business when a consumer has been unsuccessful at reaching a resolution on their own. The Consumer Assistance Helpline 1-800-697-1220 is available Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 4:30pm, excluding State Holidays, and consumer complaints can be filed at any time at https://dos.ny.gov/consumer-protection. The Division can also be reached via X at @NYSConsumer or Facebook.

DHS Releases Details on Criminal Illegal Alien Who Shot Four Police Officers and a Civilian in Two Shootings in Omaha

 

Juan Ayala Ramos was previously arrested for strangulation, burglary, and possession of a stolen firearm

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) announced that Juan Ayala Ramos, a criminal illegal alien from El Salvador, shot and seriously injured a 61-year-old civilian and four Omaha police officers during two separate shootings in Omaha, Nebraska.

Juan Ayala Ramos 

According to local reports, Ayala Ramos was suspected of randomly shooting and critically injuring 61-year-old Michael Kasper while he was loading groceries into his vehicle outside of an Omaha grocery store on December 3.

Police pursued Ayala Ramos after tracking his vehicle to a QuikTrip gas station where he barricaded himself inside of a bathroom stall. Body camera shows he then exited the stall and fired at officers who were near the bathroom’s entryway.

Body camera footage from the shootout shows Ayala Ramos aiming at officers with his weapon, courtesy of the Omaha Police Department.

During the altercation, police returned fire and fatally shot Ayala Ramos. Four officers were treated for non-life-threatening injuries.

“This violent criminal illegal from El Salvador shot four police officers and a 61-year-old man in cold blood in Omaha on December 3. Despite multiple previous criminal arrests, he remained at large in American communities,” said Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin. “DHS sends our condolences to Michael Kasper, who is in serious condition, and all officers involved in these horrific attacks and prayers for a full recovery. We are thankful for the Omaha Police Department for their brave actions to stop this criminal’s shooting rampage.”

His criminal history includes charges for assault by strangulation in 2019 and arrested for burglary and possession of a stolen firearm in 2021.

In June 2007, Ayala-Ramos entered the U.S illegally as an unaccompanied minor. Later that year, an immigration judge administratively closed his removal case.

According to the Omaha Police Department, a total of six officers were involved with the shooting, including:

Sergeant Emilio Luna, Gang Unit: 11 years of service, sustained a gunshot wound to his foot.

Detective Brock Rengo, Assault Unit: 8 years of service, sustained a grazing gunshot wound to his leg.

Detective Jordan Brandt, Gang Unit: 15 years of service, sustained a gunshot wound to his leg.

Detective Christopher Brown, Gang Unit: 19 years of service, sustained a shrapnel injury to his foot.       

         

Detective Kyle Graber, Gang Unit: 11 years of service.      

                                                                        

Sergeant Jonathon Holtrop, Uniform Patrol Bureau: 17 years of service..