Secret Santa pays it forward for holidays

Area residents saw a little more green this holiday season thanks to Phoenixville police and a secret Santa.

PHOENIXVILLE » A handful of area residents saw a little more green this holiday season thanks to police and a secret Santa.

For the second year in a row, Phoenixville Police helped out a local resident who wanted to anonymously do some good for the holiday. The “secret Santa” provided police with five $100 bills that they were able to hand out to someone in need this season.

“I love this program and being able to give $100 to someone really emphasizes the sentiment of the holiday season,” said Phoenixville Police Chief Thomas Sjostrom.

Sjostrom started the program on Tuesday, when he personally handed out a bill to one Spring City resident. Other officers continued with Sgt. David Gold handing out a bill to another recipient from Phoenixville on Wednesday. Sgt. Robert Sutton and Officer Anthony Duchnosky teamed up and were tasked with handing out three more $100 bills on Friday.

The recipients were Vincent F., of Philadelphia, Tiler R., of Phoenixville, Tabatha K. of Spring City, Heather W. of Phoenixville and Natasha M., of Spring City.

“I love this program and being able to give $100 to someone really emphasizes the sentiment of the holiday season.” — Phoenixville Police Chief Thomas Sjostrom