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• � � RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL
� NO. 2248
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SPECIAL COMMENDATION
MARR MORAN
WHBREAS, Mark Moran has been a Patrol Officer with the City of
Orono since August 1986; and
WHEREAS, Mark Moran has been a Police Officer in Medina and Hazen,
North Dakota since August 198PJ; and
WHEREAS, Mark Moran has been involved in numerous burglary
investigations, a criminal sexual conduct case, numerous theft by check
cases, narcotics arrests, etc., during the past year; and
WHEREAS, Mark Moran has received five letters of appreciation from
the Police Department and the City Attorney; and
WHEREAS, Mark Moran, while on routine patrol, stopped a vehicle
for an equipment violation, and subsequently arrested the driver , Gene
� Robert Zahl of Orono, for driving under the influence. A search of the
vehicle prior to being impounded revealed a small amount of cocaine and
drug paraphernalia. As a result of further investigation, Officer Moran
put together and conducted a search warrant on the home of Mr. Zahl , and
subsequently recovered 25.1 grams of cocaine. Cocaine of one gram weight
sel ls for $ 10P1-$ 150 on the street , bring ing value of this cocaine to
approximately $$2,5�0 to $3,8P10. Through the efforts of Officer Moran, Mr.
Zahl was charged by the Hennepin County Attorney's office with DWI,
possession of a controlled substance - Schedule II, unlawful possession
with intent to se 11 a controlled substance - Schedule II and wil 1 be bil led
about $14l,0�� by the State Department of Revenue for not having appropriate
tax stamps for the controlled substances.
• NOW, THSREFORE BE IT RSSOLVED, that Officer Moran be commended for
his dedication, investigative skills, and initiative iri furthering the
Department's objectives in making the Orono Police jurisdiction a secure
community. -
Adopted by the City Council of the City of Orono, Minnesota, at a
regular meeting held August 10, 1987.
Jam s . Gra e , Mayor —�-- ----
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D othy . Hallin, City Clerk