Trooper from Niles receives Ace Award

COLUMBUS — Trooper John L. Lamm of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Ravenna Post was honored at ceremonies held today. Colonel Richard H. Collins, patrol superintendent, presented Lamm with his first Ace Award. The award is for excellence in auto larceny enforcement. Lamm recovered six stolen vehicles with a combined value of $26,000 and apprehended five suspects in connection with the thefts. A certificate, uniform ribbon, and Ace license plates for display on his cruiser were presented to him.

Lamm joined the patrol in March 2003. Originally from Girard, Lamm resides in Niles with his wife, Kimberlee.