PAPBA News

A larceny pattern allegedly committed by a 22-year-old male came to an end when Port Authority Police Officer Devon Moses observed the suspect inside the World Trade Center Oculus on Sunday, December 14. Officer Moses, who was familiar with the suspect from a PAPD WTC Detective Squad BOLO, alerted Police Officers Steven Moscoso and Rocio Sanchez Mendez. The three officers quickly developed and executed a plan to prevent the suspect’s escape, leading to his apprehension. The suspect was wanted in connection with multiple thefts from the Apple Store totaling more than $7,000. The arrest was made without injury to the suspect or the officers. Read More

Santa Claus visited the George Washington Bridge bearing presents at the PAPD GWB Command Christmas party on Sunday, December 14, in Fort Lee. After Santa delivered the gifts, the Grinch made an appearance and attempted to steal all the presents. PAPD officers interrupted the Grinch’s plans, quickly handcuffed him and dispatched him to places unknown. PAPBA Trustee TJ McPike and delegates Ron King and Jubil Oomen thanked the PAPBA, other PAPD unions and PAPD fraternal organizations for the donations that made Santa’s visit a great success. Read More

Early Saturday morning, December 13, at approximately 4:30 a.m., a sedan crashed into the rear of a box truck on the George Washington Bridge, pinning the sedan’s driver. PAPD George Washington Bridge patrol units responded to the upper-level westbound lanes and found the pinned driver suffering from numerous injuries. PAPD ESU Truck 1, staffed by Police Officers Steven Malleck and Michael Colonna, and Truck 5, staffed by Police Officers Anthony Tortorice and Roy Decker, responded, along with Port Authority GWB Tunnel and Bridge agents and FDNY units, and began an extrication operation. Airbags were used to raise the truck off the sedan’s front end. Once the truck was safely lifted, dashboard displacement tools were used to free the driver. During the extrication, Englewood EMS medics provided emergency care to the driver. The driver was successfully freed and transported to the hospital. Excellent work by all involved. Read More

This evening, members of the Jewish faith begin the eight-day celebration of Hanukkah, the Festival of Lights. The Port Authority PBA wishes all who celebrate, and especially our friends of the Port Authority Shomrim Society, a festive and happy Hanukkah. Chag Urim Sameach. Read More

The National Guard was formed in Massachusetts in 1636, becoming our nation’s first, and now oldest, military organization. The Port Authority PBA salutes all PAPD National Guardsmen and airmen and thanks them for their service to the United States of America. Always Ready, Always There. Read More

On Saturday, December 6, Port Authority PBA Delegates Malachy Cox (PABT) and Dylan Bernhardt (NLIA) helped assemble and deliver new bicycles to children during the Hero’s Holiday Bike Drive at Saint Ann Roman Catholic Church in Keansburg, New Jersey. The Bike Drive was founded by fallen PAPD hero Police Officer Kenneth Tietjen (EOW 9/11/2001), who began the effort years before making the ultimate sacrifice to bring holiday cheer to children in need. His parents have continued the tradition in Kenny’s honor and memory. This year, the Hero’s Holiday Bike Drive delivered nearly 200 new bicycles to children at various locations, including more than 30 bikes to families at Saint Ann’s. To learn more about the Hero’s Holiday Bike Drive or to support this meaningful cause, visit Hero’s Holiday Bike Drive. Read More