The 200 Club of Essex County presented Valor Awards to New Jersey State Police Detective II Edward Schmalz, Detective II Anthony Giunta and Trooper Blazej Oczkos for the capture of a suspect wanted for kidnapping and attempted murder. The officers also rescued a three-year-old victim during the incident. The Valor Awards ceremony took place on Thursday, May 5th at Nanina’s in the Park, Belleville, NJ. A cadre of other State Police officers attended the event.