MSP’s Eighth District Trooper, Motor Carrier Officer, and Civilian of Year Award Winners Announced

Marquette, Michigan. Captain Darren Green, the MSP Eighth District Commander, presented
awards for the district’s top employees yesterday in a ceremony at the MSP Eighth District
Headquarters in Marquette.

Trooper (Tpr) Mike Mariuzza of the Sault Ste. Marie Post won the Eighth District Trooper of the
Year Award. Trooper Mariuzza was nominated in part because he goes above and beyond what
is expected of him for the citizens of Michigan. He helped organize and participated in
numerous community outreach events this past year. Tpr Mariuzza serves as an assistant
coach for the Sault Ste. Marie high school football team and is a member of the local chapter of
the Sons of the American Legion. He serves the MSP as a departmental recruiter, background
investigator, field training officer, and firearms instructor. He is dependable and is a great help to
his fellow troopers. Tpr Mariuzza consistently demonstrates professionalism and dedication.

Motor Carrier Officer (MCO) Bruce Brown of the Sault Ste. Marie Post won the Eighth District
Motor Carrier Officer of the Year Award. MCO Brown was nominated in part for his
demonstrated outstanding performance and leadership. MCO Brown exceled in vehicle
inspections, traffic safety, and size/weight enforcement. Notably, MCO Brown identified
numerous law violations during a traffic stop, leading to enforcement action by U.S. Customs.
Another stop uncovered a stolen semi-trailer, unregistered semi-truck, and fraudulent transport
documents, linking the carrier to a smuggling ring.

MCO Brown is a great help to the Sault Ste. Marie Post and consistently goes above and
beyond what is required of him. He assists with response to calls for service and gave back to
the Sault Ste. Marie community by organizing a coat drive which assisted the local Diane
Peppler Resource Center.