The Cleveland Police Foundation is honored to recognize Patrol Officers James Grotenrath, James Lally, Brandon Melbar, Christopher Musson, Ashley Santa, and Mason Sedlak as the February 2021 Police Officers of the Month.
The words “Good will towards men” are often heard during the Christmas season. On this past Christmas Eve, six Cleveland Patrol Officers from the Fourth District expressed their goodwill!
These six Heroes in Blue, Patrol Officers James Grotenrath, James Lally, Brandon Melbar, Christopher Musson, Ashley Santa, and Mason Sedlak responded to a call received from an elderly male. This man lives alone and had been snowed into his home from the recent snowstorm.
Despite this not being a typical police call, the officers went to the man’s home and brought snow shovels with them. During brutal weather conditions, they proceeded to shovel the citizen’s driveway, walkway, and the steps to his front porch. They finished the job by completely salting the driveway and walkway and informed the grateful resident it was now safe to leave the house.
When asked about this Christmas gift provided by these officers, Fourth District Sergeant Barry Bentley stated, “These are very special officers that were proud to do a good deed for a good person and remained in good spirits while doing so.”
It is because of their unselfish actions to assist a needy individual from the community that they serve that the Cleveland Police Foundation is proud to name Patrol Officers James Grotenrath, James Lally, Brandon Melbar, Christopher Musson, Ashley Santa, and Mason Sedlak as its Police Officers of the Month for February 2021.
(Special note): Thank you to Fourth District Commander Brandon Kutz for this nomination!