By JAN LARSON McLAUGHLIN
BG Independent News
Two Bowling Green police officers were hailed as heroes Tuesday evening for their efforts to save the lives of two local residents.
Jason Broshious and Tyson Richmond came to the rescue of two men on back-to-back days last November. Both officers were joined by their fellow police officers as they were honored at the Bowling Green City Council meeting.
On Nov. 21, Broshious responded to a call on Crim Street for a 64-year-old man who had fallen and was unresponsive.
When Broshious arrived on the scene, he took over performing CPR that had already been started by a family member.
Bowling Green Fire Division responded and transported the man to the hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery. He is now at home, expecting a full recovery.
“The actions of Officer Broshious that day helped say the man’s life,” Police Chief Tony Hetrick said.
Broshious was presented with the Meritorious Service Award, which reflects the high level of service that he provides to the community and the Bowling Green Police Division, the chief said.
On Nov. 22, Richmond responded outside the city to assist at an injury accident at U.S. 6 and Ohio 25.
When Richmond arrived, he learned that a man who stopped to help at the crash scene was hit and severely injured by a passing car that crashed into the car from the original crash.
A person on the scene was trying to stop the heavy bleeding from the injured man’s leg.
“Officer Richmond quickly determined that a second tourniquet was needed to fully stop the blood loss,” Hetrick said. Richmond applied his tourniquet to the man’s leg, stopping the blood flow.
The injured Bowling Green man, Bruce Trout, had to have part of his lower leg amputated, but the tourniquet is credited for saving his life.
“Officer Richmond’s actions that day helped save the life of the injured subject,” Hetrick said.
This was the second Meritorious Service Award that Richmond has received for lifesaving actions as a police officer for the city of Bowling Green, the chief said.
Also at Tuesday’s meeting:
- Mayor Mike Aspacher presented former council member Bruce Jeffers with a resolution recognizing his service to the community.
- Aspacher introduced Brad Holman as the new city engineer. Holman worked for an engineering firm in Toledo designing water and sewer lines, as well as wastewater treatment plants for nearly 10 years before joining the city in November 2018.
- Municipal Administrator Lori Tretter talked about the city’s efforts to make streets accommodating to motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians. This year, bike sharrows are planned to be painted on Manville Avenue, she said. During the March 2 council meeting, Tretter said she will present the list of 2020 paving projects for the city.
- Council member Rachel Phipps asked that the Gateway District plans be forwarded to the city planning commission for review.
- Parks and Recreation Director Kristin Otley reported the next park forum has been changed to March 10, at 7 p.m., in the community center, to discuss that facility. The final park forum will be held March 31, at 7 p.m., in the community center, to discuss City Park and the pool.
- Phipps announced the next Zoning, Planning and Economic Development Committee meeting will be held March 2, at 6 p.m.
- Council passed a resolution allowing Bowling Green Fire Division to enter into a contract to serve a small section outside the city, in neighboring Plain Township.
