Three people — including an off-duty law enforcement officer — are the latest recipients of the Naperville Police Department’s Distinguished Service Awards.
The recognitions stem from a vehicle engulfed in flames last month along Route 59. The driver, Daniel Forrest, was trapped inside his Tesla as it caught fire.
At a city council meeting Tuesday, Feb. 17, Naperville Police Chief Jason Arres presented NPD Officer Peter Pogwizd with the agency’s Medal of Distinguished Service, which is one of the highest honors possible. Roger Gluckleder and Leigh Wolf were awarded Citizen Citations for Distinguished Service for their life-saving roles as well.
The incident, and its immediate aftermath
During the service award presentation, Arres recounted the incident, which occurred shortly before 3 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, on southbound Route 59, just south of Cantore Road…