CHARLES TOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – A Charles Town Police Officer has been cited for saving a choking woman at a restaurant.
Patrolman Jarrett L. Day is cited for exceptional meritorious conduct responding to a person in distress while off duty on the eighteenth of August 2023.
At approximately 12 PM, while dining with his family at a local restaurant, located on Saratoga Drive in Charles Town, West Virginia, Patrolman Day observed a female customer choking, signaling her distress and need of assistance.
Without hesitation, Patrolman Day approached the female offering his assistance.
Quickly assessing the situation, he determined that her airway was blocked and immediately began performing the Heimlich maneuver until successfully clearing the obstruction from her airway.
The female customer was subsequently transported to Jefferson Medical Center for evaluation.
Patrolman Jarrett Day demonstrated an astute awareness of his surroundings, quick reaction, and impressive performance under pressure responding to an urgent situation, which likely saved the life of a fellow human being.
“His quick and decisive actions speaks volumes to his professionalism, dedication to duty, and service to the community” said Charles Town Chief of Police Christopher Kutcher.
”He exemplifies the highest standards and values of the Charles Town Police Department. It is with profound appreciation and great pleasure, and with the unanimous support of the Department’s Award Committee, that I hereby award Patrolman Jarrett L. Day with the LIFE SAVING AWARD in saving a life as cited above.”