Powder Springs Police Department

The Powder Springs Police Department would like to extend our heartfelt appreciation to the Gotcha Covered Blankets Gala for inviting us to this year’s event. We are honored to be included and grateful for the positive impact your organization continues to make in our community.

This year, our department is proud to have two nominees for the Heartfelt Hero Award—an award that recognizes acts of kindness shown to the public while on duty.

Nominee: Officer Chris Bass
Nominated by Ms. Pruitt's family
On March 29, 2025, Officer Bass responded to assist an elderly female, Ms. Pruitt, who had become lost and confused while attempting to visit her brother. With limited information available, Officer Bass demonstrated outstanding patience, compassion, and problem-solving.
He used what little information Ms. Pruitt could recall to contact Prattville, Alabama Police, who recognized her name from previous encounters. Through this connection, Officer Bass located her family and ensured they were on the way—remaining with Ms. Pruitt for over 30 minutes until they arrived.
Ms. Pruitt’s family later reached out to express their gratitude for the kindness, professionalism, and care that Officer Bass displayed during a vulnerable moment.
Thank you, Officer Bass, for going above and beyond to ensure Ms. Pruitt was reunited safely with her family. Your compassion and calm presence truly made a difference.

Nominee: Lieutenant Armando Cipriano
Nominated by Sgt. Meade
On April 22, 2025, at approximately 23:00 hours, an elderly woman came to the Powder Springs Police Department seeking help. Showing signs of early Alzheimer’s and unable to find her way home, she asked for a Spanish-speaking officer.
Lieutenant Cipriano met with her, contacted her husband, and discovered she had become lost while trying to return home to Buford, Georgia. Rather than ending his shift, Lt. Cipriano personally ensured her safety, escorting her all the way home and reuniting her with her family.
Sgt. Meade highlighted Lt. Cipriano’s selflessness, compassion, and unwavering dedication to the community—qualities that reflect the highest standards of law enforcement service.

Thank you, Lt. Cipriano, for your commitment, leadership, and heartfelt care for those we serve.

We are incredibly proud of both nominees and grateful to the Gotcha Covered Blankets Gala for recognizing officers who continue to embody compassion, service, and humanity in their daily work.

🏆 Celebrating Excellence at the Powder Springs Police Department 🏆

This weekend, we had the honor of recognizing the dedication, professionalism, and service of our outstanding personnel. We are incredibly proud to celebrate the following achievements:

🚨Supervisor of the Year
• Sergeant Douglas Racine – Recognized for exceptional leadership, life-saving actions, and coordinating several of the City’s largest events, including the Seafood Festival, Fourth of July celebration, and Christmas Parade, while also serving as our Department Fi****ms Instructor.

🚨 Officer of the Year
• Officer Cory Dilbeck – Honored for his relentless work ethic, leadership as a Field Training Officer, fleet management responsibilities, multiple commendations, and life-saving actions that exemplify service above self.

🎯 Top Gun Award
• Officer Andrew Siegel – Recognized for outstanding fi****ms proficiency and for completing SWAT School this year.

🚔New Field Training Officers
• Officer Tibbitts
• Officer Waddell
• Officer Forman
Congratulations on earning the responsibility of training and mentoring the next generation of officers.

📜 POST Certifications
We proudly recognized several officers for achieving Intermediate and Advanced Peace Officer Certifications, demonstrating continued commitment to professional development and excellence.

❤️ Life-Saving Awards
• Officer Cory Dilbeck
• Sergeant Douglas Racine
• Detective Curtis McClendon
• Sergeant Roderick Cheatham-Seay
• Sergeant Paul Philpot
Their swift actions and dedication directly resulted in lives being saved.

🌟 Outstanding Service & Support Recognition
• Tracey Provitt, Executive Assistant – Thank you for everything you do behind the scenes to keep our department running smoothly. Your dedication and professionalism are invaluable.
• Delethia Morris – Recognized for her continued support, commitment, and contributions to the success of the Powder Springs Police Department.

🚓 Meritorious Recognition
• Officer Forman and Sergeant Meade – Recognized for their decisive actions during the Seafood Festival that prevented a potentially catastrophic incident.

📚 Training & Development Leadership
• Sergeant Meade, Training Coordinator – Recognized for his dedication to training, preparedness, and professional development across the department, ensuring our officers are equipped to serve at the highest level.

We are extremely proud of each of these individuals and grateful for their commitment to our department and community. This is what excellence in policing looks like.

👏 Please join us in congratulating our team!

Update: The suspect in Saturday’s fatal shooting in the 3200 block of Yoshino Terrace is 31-year-old Martin Duberry. He is charged with two counts of murder, eight counts of aggravated battery, and possession of firearm during commission of a crime.

The victims in the shooting were Duberry’s biological mother, 72-year-old Monica Brookins; and stepfather, 73-year-old John Wells. As previously noted, both victims had been transported to a local hospital in critical condition following the incident but passed away despite lifesaving efforts.