MSPAA Trooper of the Year 2023
The Maryland State Police Alumni Association is proud to announce their selection of the 2023 Trooper of the Year. This award has been a tradition with the organization for over sixty years. We are honored to recognize the hard work that all our nominees did over the past year as they each combat crime on our streets and highways. Our troopers are great. Our nominee pool consisted of heroic events, life-saving measures, high traffic and criminal enforcement, and continued dedication to the community and its citizens.
Sigman is a two and one half year veteran of the Maryland State Police and is assigned out of the Golden Ring Barrack.
Synopsis of Events / Accomplishments
Tpr. Sigman has effected the mission of the department in his criminal, traffic, and overall performance.
He is a leader in the department with his enforcement of DUI with over 117 arrests. He has been awarded by the Mothers Against Drunk Driving and local Hometown Heroes for his total enforcement of Maryland laws.
Tpr. Sigman is a member of the Reisterstown Fire Department and in April 2023, Tpr. Sigman performed life saving measures at an accident scene in order to save someone’s life.
He is recognized by the community and fellow law enforcement for his work ethics, leadership, and positive demeanor. Sigman gives the Maryland State Police and the citizens of Maryland 110% everyday. He loves being Maryland’s Finest.
In 1962, the Alumni Association selected it’s first “Trooper of the Year”. Then and now each new Trooper of the Year is chosen from a field of outstanding Troopers that have been recommended by their commanders. The MSPAA Trooper of the Year is selected by the Alumni’s Trooper of the Year Committee, which is made up of a cross section of retired troopers. The award for the preceding year is always made in May of the following year.
MSPAA Trooper of the Year Annual Luncheon
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
11:00 am – 2:00 pm
On the grounds of the U.S. Naval Academy at The Officers Club.
Honoring our 2023 Trooper of the Year & 2023 Civilian of the Year
Shuttles will be picking up attendees at the Annapolis Barrack, 610 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401
between 9:30 am to 11:30 am. With return after event. MSP vehicles are permitted on Naval Academy
grounds. Civilian vehicles need to park at the barrack and be relayed to the Officers Club by MSP shuttle.
$35 IN ADVANCE – OR- $40 After May 25
Naval Academy Buffet Luncheon
Fresh Baby Green Salad, Grilled Marinated Flank Steak, Roasted Atlantic Salmon, Grilled Chicken Breast with Rosemary,
Fresh Veggies, Fingerling Potatoes, Fresh Baked Rolls & Butter
Arabic Coffee, Herbal Tea, Chef ’s selection of Dessert
Cash Bar Available
PLEASE RESERVE YOUR SPACE BY 5/25/2024
Call Nathan Mowbray to reserve your seat 410.310.8637
Checks should be mailed to MSP at the address on the Attendance Form linked below – Or – Venmo @patricia-garrish
Attendees are welcomed to come early and tour the U. S. Naval Academy Chapel and Museum.
Previous MSPAA Troopers of the Year
*Denotes Troopers that were also selected for the Department’s Trooper of the Year.
| Year | Name |
|---|---|
| 2023 | Tpr Ethan Sigman |
| 2022 | S/Tpr Kelly Jaskiewicz |
| 2021 | Pending due to assignment. |
| 2020 | TFC Evan Ruggles |
| 2019 | S/Tpr Christopher R. Toey |
| 2018 | TFC Charles M. Tittle |
| 2017 | TFC John B. Wildman |
| 2016 | Tpr Charles M. Tittle |
| 2015 | TFC Randolph S. Marshall |
| 2014 | M/Tpr Frank Fornoff |
| 2013 | S/Tpr Merlin Myers |
| 2012 | TFC Christopher R. Toey |
| 2011 | TFC Ryan A. McNeely |
| 2010 | TFC Robert G. Iman |
| 2009 | TFC Jerry S. Warner |
| 2008 | TFC Anthony D. Dudek |
| 2007 | TFC Jason L. Stevens |
| 2006 | TFC Daniel S. Everett |
| 2005 | TFC Colin R. Sweitzer |
| 2004 | TFC Christopher M. Conner |
| 2003 | TFC Richard E. Carroll III |
| 2002 | TFC Kevin M. Moriarity |
| 2001 | * TFC Robert J. Stryjewski Jr. |
| 2000 | TFC Richard T. Bachtel |
| 1999 | TFC J.B. Robinson |
| 1998 | TFC Thomas Lubinski |
| 1997 | TFC Christopher Hannon |
| 1996 | TFC Ronald Coccodrilli |
| 1995 | * TFC Ronald W. Cullison Jr. |
| 1994 | TFC Ronald Yaniga |
| 1993 | TFC Richard J. Schelfe |
| 1992 | TFC Michael D. Kretzer |
| 1991 | TFC Robert V. Calo |
| 1990 | TFC Carl D. Miller |
| 1989 | TFC Steven L. McCarty |
| 1988 | TFC James S. Emerick |
| 1987 | TFC David C. Reichenbaugh |
| 1986 | TFC William E. Smith |
| 1985 | TFC Homer R. Rich |
| 1984 | TFC Wendell R. Cover |
| 1983 | TFC Chester M. Miller |
| 1982 | TFC Terry W. Custer |
| 1981 | TFC William M. Glime |
| 1980 | TFC Albert L. Liebno |
| 1979 | TFC Harry J. Spicer |
| 1978 | TFC Theodore D. Wolf |
| 1977 | TFC Gerald P. Taylor |
| 1976 | TFC William E. Vogel |
| 1975 | TFC Robert A. Ventura |
| 1974 | TFC James F. Mayo |
| 1973 | TFC David W. Michael |
| 1972 | TFC George H. Davis |
| 1971 | TFC John W. Reburn |
| 1970 | TFC Robert E. Middleton |
| 1969 | TFC John O. Himmelmann |
| 1969 | TFC Emerson M. Hoopes |
| 1969 | TFC John W. Shelly |
| 1968 | TFC Patrick J. Bucher |
| 1967 | No Award |
| 1966 | TFC Bernard Chabot |
| 1965 | TFC Alan G. Coonradt |
| 1964 | TFC Harold Phillips |
| 1963 | TFC Samuel O. Tharpe |
| 1962 | TFC Top E. Barnes |
| 1961 | TFC Robert J. Weisenmiller |
Photo credits: Amy Hager
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