BPD to Hold Ceremony for New Hires and Promotions on Wednesday

BRADENTON – The Bradenton Police Department will hold a ceremony on Wednesday for six new members as well has three new promotions. The ceremony will be open to the public.

Each officer will take an oath as part of the ceremony. The new members of the force are Brooke Pellegrine, Matthew Caradimos, Samuell Mason Jr., Jacob Robison, Joshua Sanchez and Ryan Welch. The three members to be promoted are Lt. Valorie Shoates, Sgt. Joseph Kelly and Sgt. Jose Santos.

The ceremony will take place at 5 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, located at 101 Old Main Street in Downtown Bradenton.