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On Thursday, February 22, 2017, at just after 7PM, John Samuel <br />Gianukos, a La Porte Resident, observed a domestic assault <br />taking place inside a retail store located in the 400 block of <br />Fairmont Pkwy. The assault involved a male pushing a female <br />down to the ground and dragging her by her hair before ripping <br />her shirt. Mr. Gianukos decided to intervene before the young <br />female victim was more seriously injured. Mr. Gianukos <br />confronted the male aggressor and immediately stopped the <br />assault. The aggressor, however, then began attacking Mr. <br />Gianukos. During the subsequent confrontation, Mr. Gianukos <br />suffered several injuries, including a chipped front tooth and a <br />deep laceration to his head, which ultimately required six <br />stitches. <br />The suspect finally ended his hostility and fled the <br />area. Responding La Porte Officers were able to locate the <br />suspect a short time later and arrest him. It was further <br />determined by responding officers that the suspect was traveling <br />in a stolen vehicle. The suspect was charged with assaulting his <br />girlfriend, assaulting Mr. Gianukos, and for operating a stolen <br />vehicle. <br />Due to the increasingly aggressive behavior of the suspect, it was <br />clear that had it not been for Mr. Gianukos’ brave intervention, <br />the female victim would have been much more seriously injured; <br />and a violent criminal would have escaped justice. Mr. Gianukos <br />is commended for his courage and willingness to do the right <br />thing, even when placing his own welfare at risk. <br />For these reasons, the City of La Porte is proud to present him <br />with this Certificate of Appreciation. <br /> <br />