Sarasota Police honors personnel with quarterly awards


From left, SPD Chief Rex Troche Det. Maria Llovio, Det Jessica Sullivan, Sgt. Charlie Riffe, Deputy Chief Scott Mayforth and Capt. John Todd.
From left, SPD Chief Rex Troche Det. Maria Llovio, Det Jessica Sullivan, Sgt. Charlie Riffe, Deputy Chief Scott Mayforth and Capt. John Todd.
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Sarasota Police Department personnel in three disciplines received honors with quarterly awards by Police Chief Rex Troche. The awards are bestowed privately in the office and are not open to the public. 

Recognized were detectives Maria Llovio and Jessica Sullivan, crime scene investigator Marissa Zacarolli and sergeants Jeffrey Ball, Travis Forrister and Charles Riffe.

While following up on an attempted murder case, detectives Llovio and Sullivan discovered a witness who was non-responsive in a restroom. The detectives rendered life-saving aid and administered CPR until EMS arrived. Their quick action saved a life. As a result of their quick action, they received the Lifesaving Award.

From left, SPD Chief Rex Troche, Crime Technician Marissa Zacarolli, Deputy Chief Scott Mayforth, Sgt. Travis Forrister and Capt. John Todd
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Crime Scene Investigator Zacarolli went above and beyond in multiple complex investigations, including a traffic fatality and an armed robbery. Her diligent forensic work led to suspect identification within hours. A certified drone pilot, she also assists in drone operations. She is the Civilian Employee Of The Quarter.

From left, SPD Chief Chief Troche, Sgt. Travis Forrister, Sgt. Charlie Riffe, Deputy Chief Scott Mayforth and Capt. John Todd.
Image courtesy Sarasota Police Department

Following a homicide in February, sergeants Ball, Forrister and Riffe demonstrated exceptional leadership, coordination and persistence as they traveled to Louisiana to recover critical evidence and help secure a crime scene within the first 48 hours. They received Sworn Co-Supervisors Of The Quarter.

“The actions of (the award recipients) exemplify the highest standards of professionalism and compassion,” Troche said in a statement. “Whether it’s solving a homicide, identifying a violent suspect in hours or saving a life during a medical emergency, these individuals went above and beyond the call of duty. 

“Their teamwork, determination and dedication to public safety reflect the true spirit of the Sarasota Police Department. I’m incredibly proud to recognize their outstanding service to our community.”

 

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Andrew Warfield

Andrew Warfield is the Sarasota Observer city reporter. He is a four-decade veteran of print media. A Florida native, he has spent most of his career in the Carolinas as a writer and editor, nearly a decade as co-founder and editor of a community newspaper in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina.

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