Three Northern York County Regional Police detectives were honored in Washington, D.C., on Friday (May 15) during the Fraternal Order of Police's National Peace Officers' Memorial Service. Vice President JD Vance paid tribute to Detective Sergeant Cody Becker, Detective Mark Baker, and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser, who were tragically killed in an ambush on September 17, 2025.
Vance said Saturday that the detectives' service should never be forgotten.
All three of these officers, Detective Baker, Detective Emenheiser and Detective Sergeant Becker, gave their lives confronting evil without hesitation, placing themselves between danger and the people who depended on them most. These were talented and seasoned cops. Across the three of them, they represented nearly 60 years of experience within law enforcement, and each of them left behind grieving widows and beautiful children.
The detectives were serving an arrest warrant in North Codorus Township when the suspect, Matthew Ruth, opened fire, killing three officers and injuring two others. Ruth was subsequently shot and killed by one of the officers. The incident has left a lasting impact on the community and law enforcement agencies.
During the ceremony, uniformed officers placed roses beneath a memorial wall as each fallen officer's name was read aloud. The detectives' names were also added to the York County Department of Emergency Services Memorial Wall, alongside West York Police Patrolman Andrew Duarte, who was killed in a separate incident.
Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill emphasized the courage and commitment of the fallen officers, stating, "Behind every name is a family who lost someone they loved, someone they believed in, someone they were incredibly proud of." She added, "Their courage, their character, their commitment to protecting others lives on in the officers who continue to serve."
An official donation portal has been established to support the families affected by this tragedy. Contributions can be made through the York County Safety Collaboration.