Saving lives rewarded

Annette Beard/Pea Ridge TIMES
Police Lt. Rich Fordham presented lifesaving awards to Officer Jacob Kolash and Cpl. Jake Steele at the Pea Ridge City Council meeting Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The two men saved the life of a man who was found unconscious on Dec. 23, 2023, and administered Narcan and performed sternum rub until ambulance personnel arrived.
Annette Beard/Pea Ridge TIMES Police Lt. Rich Fordham presented lifesaving awards to Officer Jacob Kolash and Cpl. Jake Steele at the Pea Ridge City Council meeting Tuesday, March 19, 2024. The two men saved the life of a man who was found unconscious on Dec. 23, 2023, and administered Narcan and performed sternum rub until ambulance personnel arrived.

Two Pea Ridge Police officers were honored for their quick response during a call last December that saved the life of a city resident.

Lt. Rich Fordham presented lifesaving awards to both Corporal Jake Steele and Officer Jacob Kolash for their actions on Dec.