Local Law Enforcement Honored For Work on ‘Baby Levon’ Investigation

Thirty-six local law enforcement officials have been honored for their work on the homicide investigation of Baby Levon Wameling.

Oneida County District Attorney Scott McNamara awarded the officials with the Oneida County District Attorney Distinguished Law Enforcement Award.

McNamara Acknowledged the the outstanding efforts of of all the individuals who committed their time and energy to bringing justice to baby Levon

The recipients are:

•  UPD
• Capt. Michael Zdanowicz
• Inv. Robert Kopek
• Inv. Terrance Oczkowski
• Sgt. Lori Anne Cozza
• Inv. Salih Rizvanovic – Case Agent
• Inv. Michael Curley
• Sgt. Mark Fields
• Inv. Trish Nicholson
• Inv. Patrick Bick
• Officer Paul Paladino
• Sgt. Brian Coromato
• Sgt. Gregory Facciolo

• FBI
• Special Agent Peter Fitzgerald

• State Police
• Major Thomas Marmion
• Captain Francis Coots
• Lt. John Durling
• Inv. Jim Martin
• Inv. Guy LaGatta
• Inv. Scott Rachon
• Inv. Al Nitti
• Inv. Mike Benedetto
• Inv. Jim Jecko
• Tpr. Kristopher Harris (dive team)
• Tpr. Joseph Lamardo (dive team)
• Tpr. Paul Darmody (dive team)                 
• Tpr. Jared Hogan (dive team)
• Tpr. Greg Eberl (dive team)
• Tpr. Andy Hill (dive team) – [located and recovered Baby Levon’s remains]

• DA’s Office
• Chief Investigator Nicholas LoConte
• Investigator Richard Ferrucci
• First Assistant Michael Coluzza
• Felony Bureau Chief Laurie Lisi   (lead prosecutor)
• Assistant District Attorney Kara Wilson
• Assistant District Attorney Todd Carville
• Narcotics Bureau Chief Grant Garramone
• Victim Witness Coordinator Jennifer Dormio