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| Sargeant rescues van driver |
| By By Ann Coppola, News Intern |
| Published: 02/09/2007 |
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TOWSON, MD Patuxent Institution CO, Sgt. Dave Cacciotti, will receive an official commendation for rescuing a van driver who crashed on the prison's lawn after he was allegedly rammed, chased and rear-ended by another driver. Cacciotti saw two vehicles drive off a local highway and head for the front of the Patuxent gatehouse. The two drivers exited their vehicles, briefly struggled and then ran inside the gatehouse. Cacciotti subdued the alleged attacker, called for backup and contacted police. “I looked up and saw a white van with headlights coming right at me,” the 14-year veteran says. According to police, the victim says he was rammed on Interstate 95, and after exiting the highway, was hit again before being rear-ended onto the Patuxent lawn. Maryland State Police took the alleged attacker to the hospital for evaluation. Cacciotti says he doesn't need the commendation to feel rewarded. “My reward is to come to work and do the job,” he says. |
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