Officer Honored for Rescuing Boy from River

Sam’s Club, located at 2450 Main St. in Evanston, honored Evanston Police Officer Sean O’Brien for his heroics last year when Officer O’Brien, while off-duty, rescued a little boy from the Des Plaines River. Officer O’Brien was recognized as “Officer of the Month” for April 2014 and received an award of $500.00 to be donated to the charity of his choice. Officer O’Brien donated the money to "Autism Speaks,” a national organization for helping research the cause, prevention and treatment of autism. 

Officer O’Brien stated that he wanted to give back in a manner that could help the 7-year-old boy who he saved on March 5, 2013. Numerous Evanston Police officers and community members were present for the award.