Cop Helps Stranded Motorists Get Back On The Road In Morristown

MORRISTOWN, NJ — A member of the Morristown Bureau of Police was recognized by Chief Darnell Richardson, for "above and beyond the call of duty" and assisting a pair of stranded residents in changing a flat tire.

Sean Grawehr, a newcomer to the police force, discovered a vehicle with a flat tire in the parking lot of Morristown High School on Friday night. The young occupants of the car were having difficulty making the repair and were unsure of what to do.

"Officer Grawehr could simply have stood by and watched or contacted a service for assistance. Instead, he went above and beyond the call of duty and took it upon himself to change the tire for the motorist and even briefly conversed in Spanish with the now grateful occupants," the department said on Facebook.

Grawehr comes from a family of law enforcement professionals, including his father, a retired East Hanover police officer, and several uncles who also work for the force, according to Public Safety Director Michael Corcoran.

"Clearly, he went above and beyond the call of duty to help someone in need. He is a perfect example of how a law enforcement officer should carry themselves when dealing with the public," Corcoran said.

Grawehr, who recently joined the Morristown Bureau of Police, is a June 2022 graduate of the Morris County Public Safety Training Academy.

"Officer Grawehr is from a family with a long history of community service. Sean’s father is a retired East Hanover police officer and his mother is a retired Atlantic Health paramedic. Officer Grawehr, like many of our other new police officers, is making that necessary connection with the community and we are proud of all their efforts," Richardson said.

The Morristown Bureau of Police, led by Richardson, has an authorized strength of 60 sworn officers. The department maintains an active uniformed patrol, investigative capacity and administrative function for all emergency calls for service based on these numbers. These figures are bolstered by civilian personnel as well as Special Police Officers, officials said.