Meriden Police Chief Jeffry Cossette announces that the identity of the mother of an abandoned infant found dead in 1988 has been established. Captain George Delmastro Support Services Division. Shane has worked as a Detective or Detective Sergeant in all four of the units within the Detective Division. Captain Mennone will be continuing his education with Post University, where he is enrolled in the Homeland Security and Emergency Management Program. MERIDEN Police say a suspect has been identified in the killing a 37-year-old woman who was found dead in the driveway of local condo complex Sunday night. Having found them while on a normal patrol, the most unexpected thing DelMastro said was the bravery of the young girl. Obituaries Police have identified a man who was shot and killed in a hotel parking lot in Meriden on Sunday morning. He updated and managed the recruitment and retention portions of the hiring process. The department honored Boucher with a procession in downtown Meriden as part of his funeral service. The person who deserves the most credit is the 12-year-old sister who got her brothers to safety and kept them safe, he said. A police officer was shot in Dupo around 1:30 p.m. Sunday, and another victim was found dead in a nearby home, authorities said. Beatings, taser death and cover-ups are part of the regular menu. MERIDEN The suspect in the homicide of a local woman was found dead in New Haven on Tuesday after a multi-agency search, police said. Two Detroit police officers were found dead after an apparent murder-suicide in a Livonia apartment complex. An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other required counseling will be provided to Officers in need when requested by the individual member or from recommendations made by peers or supervisors. . Meriden police are investigating the discovery of a dead man inside a home on Olive Street on Friday morning. Since joining the Meriden Police Department he has served the agency in several capacities, including: patrol officer, field training officer, police instructor. There were suspicious circumstances present that led medical personnel to contact police, according to police who did not explain the circumstances. com. MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) Meriden Police are investigating after a man was found shot and dead Sunday morning. MERIDEN, CT (WFSB) - A Meriden police captain in the right place at the right time is being praised for helping shield three young children during a brutal crime. By Carolyn P. Smith. Tara O'Neill was formerly a breaking news reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media Group. Our mission: To be the primary catalyst that motivates people to contribute to the intellectual, civic and economic vitality of our communities. Jan 14, 2020 at 11:35 am. . All Officers while engaged in the performance of their duties shall utilize safety measures to work in a safe and responsible manner.Officer Welfare All Supervisors are responsible for Officer Welfare and shall extend our care to each members family. The circumstances surrounding her death have left her family and colleagues in shock and confusion. The warrant had a $2 million bond. No one else was hurt in the crash, which happened at the intersection of Main and Chestnut streets. Today, the Meriden Police Departments primary functions include, providing police services to the community, enforcing traffic and noise regulations, investigating crimes, assisting victims of crime, and maintaining law and order throughout the City of Meriden. Police noted no weapon was found during the incident. National Academy and has obtained numerous awards and accolades for his investigations in cases and several State Citations. Those included being a member of its SWAT team, working on a crime prevention program that focused on helping elderly people and working as a community police officer. Chief Rosado is currently a member of the Connecticut Chiefs of Police, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Lions Club. The woman was taken to the hospital for treatment, but the medical crews at the scene told police there appeared to be suspicious circumstances in the apartment. The Meriden Police Department will utilize 21st Century policing concepts to provide community based and problem-solving services in an effort to reduce crime, the fear of crime, ensure the safety of our community, enhance the quality of life, and build trust and partnership with our community. Core Values:Polish the badge when no one is looking. Goals:The Meriden Police Department is committed to reducing and deterring crime through traditional Law Enforcement and community based and problem-solving services. Administrative staff will have an open door policy and strive to maintain open channels of communication in order to speak with Officers individually. She told me what had happened at their apartment and how her mother told her to leave the apartment, DelMastro said. Reagan was arrested and booked in connection to the homicide . As a precaution, officers notified area residents and surrounding schools, which were placed on lockdown as the investigation ensued. That sense, honed over 25 years of policing, proved unfortunately true. MERIDEN Police said a man was found dead 30 minutes after first responders transported a woman from the same Olive Street apartment to the hospital for "suspicious circumstances." Medical. Investigation has determined that there had been an unknown number of shots fired in the immediate area and there is an active investigation ongoing at this time; however, it is too early to determine any of circumstances surrounding this incident, police said in the statement. Eventually, police found the suspect at a home on Sunset Avenue. Mission Statement: The mission of the Meriden Police Department is to protect life, safeguard property, and enforce the law in an ethical, compassionate, and constitutional manner while using procedural justice to promote fairness, transparency, giving the community a voice and being impartial. I heard gunshots, but in that area, I wasnt sure if it was fireworks, gunshots or car mufflers, DelMastro said. Peter Yankowski is a breaking news reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media Group. The Meriden Police Department Please call 911 for emergencies or (203) 238-1911 for. MERIDEN Police said a man was found dead 30 minutes after first responders transported a woman from the same Olive Street apartment to the hospital for suspicious circumstances.. NEW HAVEN A federal judge Monday sentenced former Meriden police officer Evan Cossette to 14 months in prison for using unreasonable force on a prisoner and obstructing justice in an. Our mission: To be the primary catalyst that motivates people to contribute to the intellectual, civic and economic vitality of our communities. We encourage all residents to take an active part in your community by joining your Neighborhood Associations. This does not create or, is not intended to be- a barrier to effective communication between divisions, which is essential to Department success.Chain of Command Although the Meriden Police Department is a para-military organization and the Command Staff believes in the chain of command, it is understood that communication is very important. In 2012, he retired from Naugatuck and accepted a position with the Meriden Police Department. Meriden police said he broke in through a detached garage to the back of the house and was found hiding in a cabinet. Suspicious circumstances at the apartment prompted medical personnelto call police, McKay said. He pulled over and heard something even more unusual and frightening. In 2015, he was assigned to the Training Division as the departments Training Officer. Its unclear whether the man was believed to have been in the apartment when first responders arrived for the initial call. team operator, Field Training Officer, and is also Crisis Intervention Trained. Police received several 911 calls about the gunfire, and at the same time, police Capt. EAP may also be extended to family members when conditions or events require it.Department Maintenance, Recruitment & Retention Without Officers, we cant accomplish the goals set forth by the Command Staff and continue the special assignments available to Officers. Patrol officers arrived and found Curtis lying in the apartment complex driveway with several gunshot wounds, police said. Although each and every Officer is responsible for his/her own actions, accountability and responsibility will be put on the shoulders of each supervisor.Safety Every member of the Meriden Police Department is responsible for safety and it is vital to Officer well-being. On Tuesday around 12:30 a.m. Meriden police were notified by New Haven police that Worthy took his own life in New Haven, Boothroyd said. Deputy Chief Scully received an Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from Naugatuck Valley Community College and received a Bachelors Degree in Public Safety Administration from Charter Oak State College. This story discusses suicide. 1N on Friday around 7:30 a.m. Police were notified medical personnel were atthe same apartment about half an hour earlier for a report of a woman who apparently suffered a seizure or drug overdose, Sgt. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. The Meriden department has also named a substation in Bouchers honor. Contact Us, 500 South Broad St, 2nd Floor, Meriden, CT 06450. DePalma said Boucher was accelerating into a slight curve in the road where Main and Chestnut streets meet and that the rear of the Chevrolet Camaro he was driving slid to the left, sending the car into a spin. 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Vision Statement:The vision of the Meriden Police Department is to be a leader in Law Enforcement through strong community partnerships, professionally developed staff, enhanced technology, and accomplishment of the stated goals and adhering to our values. The Meriden Police Department offers our services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and is a Tier II, State Level Accredited Agency. MERIDEN The suspect in the homicide of a local woman was found dead in New Haven on Tuesday after a multi-agency search, police said. Local police worked with the U.S Marshals Service, the Bureau of Alcohol and Firearms, the Department of Probation, the U.S. Attorneys Office, the New Haven State Attorneys office and police departments in Wallingford, Middletown, Hartford, and the detective division in Meriden. In 2016, he was placed in charge of this division. Detective Lieutenant Clements holds Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy from the University of Connecticut, and Master of Science Degree in Organizational Management from Chadron State College, a program focused on leadership, communication, conflict resolution, research design, and program implementation. He served 30 months of a 10-year prison sentence after being found guilty of third-degree burglary and stealing a firearm in 2015. Authorities have not released the womans name. MERIDEN Police on Monday released the identity of a 32-year-old man found dead in an Olive Street apartment as detectives continue to investigate "suspicious circumstances" surrounding. The officer . MERIDEN POLICE OFFICER WAS DRUNK, SPEEDING AT, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), MERIDEN POLICE OFFICER WAS DRUNK, SPEEDING AT TIME OF FATAL CRASH, Police track shooting suspect by following his footprints in snow in Bloomfield, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy defends giving Fox host Tucker Carlson Jan. 6 footage access, You cant trust sleep advice found on YouTube: study, Tom Sizemores family deciding end of life matters after actor suffers brain aneurysm, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Captain DelMastro served as the Executive Officer prior to being promoted to Captain. Command Staff principles reflect the guiding Philosophy of the Meriden Police Department. Every Commander owes it to their First Line Supervisors and the Officers they lead to explain our Philosophy supporting the direction of the Meriden Police Department. MERIDEN Police say a suspect has been identified in the killing a 37-year-old woman who was found dead in the driveway of local condo complex Sunday night. Meriden police charged Little with reckless operation of a motor vehicle, engaging in a pursuit, interfering with the police, two counts of simple trespass, second-degree criminal trover and third-degree burglary. The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner listed her cause of death as gunshot wounds to the head, torso and extremities. Though DelMastros observation got officers to the scene before 911 calls started coming in, Meriden police said the childrens mother, 37-year-old Dominique Curtis, had been shot and killed by someone she was dating. Detectives were called to the apartment to investigate, police said. As Detective, Rosado was instrumental with investigating major crimes and assisted in several high profile investigations with the FBI, DEA, ATF and State Police Major Crimes. Curtiss body was found in the driveway of the atrium complex. Police were unsure why Little was wearing the bracelet and referred further inquiries to the state Department of Probation. He was later assigned to the role of Lieutenant of the Neighborhood Initiative Unit wherein he oversaw the neighborhood initiative officers, SRO's and special events. Loredana Necsi was found dead in her home after the 51-year-old Reagan called police and told them there was some kind of altercation. 50 year old Lance Storz was found after an apparent suicide in his cell at the Pike County Detention Center. Apt. LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- A Kentucky man charged in the deaths of three law enforcement officers during an ambush in a small Appalachian town has been found dead in his jail . On July 22, 2021, Shane was promoted to Detective Lieutenant and assumed command of the Detective Division, Meriden City Hall is located at 142 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 630-4000. He is being held on a $100,000 bond, police said. After hours of waiting for the suspect to surrender, officers made entry into the home and found Allen dead, an AR-15 beside him, in the detached garage at about 10:30 p.m. Sunday. Officers made entry and found two people dead. Officers received a call from a female witness shortly before 2 a.m. reporting a shooting that had happened. CT native named Philadelphia Eagles Defensive Coordinator, Connecticut Snow Tracker: Latest forecast and accumulation, CT lawmaker drops F-bomb during woman's testimony, 'It will take some time': Gov. All rights reserved, Simsbury Girls' Basketball Plays for Injured Senior in State Tournament, Diversions Cause Disruptions for Travelers Heading Back to New Haven, 4 Students Taken to the Hospital After Sledding Accident on UConn Campus, NBC & Telemundo Connecticut Job Opportunities. He said he even took them to McDonalds to get something to eat. Police secured the scene and identified Tyrese Worthy, 36, as a suspect. The woman, identified as Dominique Curtis, had several gunshot wounds. Deputy Chief Scully has received numerous departmental awards over his career. DUPO, Ill. (KSDK) - A suspect was found dead hours after shooting and seriously injuring a police officer in Dupo, Illinois, according to police. Medical personnel attempted life saving measures, but she was pronounced dead at the scene. "We didn't want to take any chances," McKay said in a news conference. The Command Staff Philosophy is designed to set guidance and direction, establish goals, set standards, and communicate expectations to all personnel. He was previously a reporter for the Danbury News-Times and the Ridgefield Press. We can also train aggressively without sacrificing safety or the welfare of the Officers. Preliminary indications reveal a connection between the two parties involved, police said. Officers were told a woman inside the apartment later identified as 41-year-old Tania . Police non-emergency calls - 203-238-1911, To report drug activity in your neighborhood, email the Crime Suppression Unit or call 203-630-6273, To report Quality of Life issues in your neighborhood, email the NI Supervisor or call 203-630-6341, To report Traffic and Parking complaints, email the Traffic Unit Officer, To report tips for violent crimes, email the Major Crimes Unit or call 203-630-6253, Meriden City Hall is located at 142 East Main Street, Meriden, CT 06450 (203) 630-4000. Darrin McKay said in a statement. In 2015, Rosado graduated from the F.B.I. 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He was then assigned to the role of Sergeant of the Neighborhood Initiative Unit and was also a member of the Recruitment Committee, as well as becoming a certified bicycle officer. Leadership Philosophies:Accountability and Responsibility Every leader is responsible and accountable for everything their Division does or does not accomplish. Captain DelMastro was promoted to Detective and assigned to the Special Crimes Unit. Arriving officers found a 56-year-old man on the front porch suffering from stab wounds, police said. Christine Jeltema said during a news conference. Capt. After commencing his career as a Patrol Officer, Rosado was assigned to community policing and was later promoted to Detective where he served the Detective Bureau for six years. You know, it was a gut feeling.. Officers Er When officers and medical workers went to the apartment asecond time, they found Buttrickdead in a bedroom and immediately called detectives. Lamont's 'trash' bill defended. The accident occurred shortly before 2 a.m. on Sept. 2. That warrant had a $600,000 bond. Detective Lieutenant George Clements began his policing career in December of 2004 when he joined the Meriden Police Department. Captain George DelMastro began his law enforcement career with the City of Meriden in July of 1997. In 2021, Clements was promoted to the rank of Detective Lieutenant and given command of the newly established Special Services Division where he oversees the Records Unit, the Information Technology Unit, and the Mental Health Services Unit. Also the fact that police department received 13,000,000. We will listen to staff.Standards & Training The key to a units readiness and preparedness is training The Meriden Police Department Standard and Training will be guided by POST requirements and 21st Century Police practices. Meriden native Roberto Rosado began his career as a Police Officer in Willimantic, Connecticut in January of 1998. Deputy Chief, Jeremiah Jerry Scully began his law enforcement career in 1988 as a part time police officer with the Thomaston (CT) Police Dept. The man charged with the death of three police officers in eastern Kentucky last year is dead. He was actively involved in our neighborhood policing initiative, and he was well liked in the neighborhood where he worked for his efforts at cleaning it up, Cossette said. 2017 2023 City of Meriden. Lets not judge Officer Boucher by a single incident, but lets remember him for his many contributions, Cossette said. At about 9:35 p.m. on Jan. 9, Meriden Police responded to the intersection of Welles Terrace and Broadvale Road on the report of a dead dog that was found in a box, according to Sgt. Thomas Oldani lived in a second . As Captain, he assumed command of the agency in the absence of the Chief. He was then promoted to the rank of Patrol Sergeant and assigned to the third watch. Lowell DePalma said Jeffrey Boucher had been drinking in a local bar in the hours before the crash and that his blood alcohol level was 0.26, more than three times the legal limit of 0.08, DePalma said. A Meriden police officer who died in a Labor Day weekend car crash was drunk and driving at more than twice the speed limit when the accident occurred on Main Street, police said Thursday. Captain DelMastro was promoted to Patrol Lieutenant where he was the shift commander of both the first and third-watches. . A file photo of a Meriden, Conn., police cruiser. He was also the Field Training Coordinator responsible for administering the state-mandated program for new recruits. It appeared like they were ready for bed, he said. MERIDEN Police on Monday said the investigation into the death of a 37-year-old man on Hanover Road last month is closed and no criminal conduct was found. He was previously a reporter for the Danbury News-Times and the Ridgefield Press. NBCUniversal, Inc. A man has died after being shot at a hotel parking lot. With snow in the forecast Monday night into the morning commute,road crews gearedup for a rapid re MERIDEN Officials say the project to renovate and expand the Meriden Public Library now is around Police investigating homicide, shots fired in Meriden, Meriden police identify woman killed outside condo complex, Towns emerge from first storm of winter unscathed, Enrollment, building usage drove decision on single Wallingford high school, Top lawmakers briefed on Trump, Biden, Pence documents, Planning group studies options for making Wallingford road safer, Israel says motorist killed in West Bank held US citizenship, The Oscar universe belongs to 'Everything Everywhere'. No injuries were reported from the incident. He is also a graduate of the FBI National Academy (224th Training Session) in Quantico, VA., and the New England Institute of Law Enforcement Management (217thTraining Session) in Wellesley, MA. At the time of this death, co-workers in the Meriden department described Boucher as an enthusiastic officer who was involved in many of its activities and programs. A video inside a Meriden Police department holding cell shows officer Evan Cossette shoving a handcuffed man, who falls backward and slams his head . Officers . The Meriden Police Department has established itself as among the more brutal and corrupt in Connecticut. Meriden Police Chief Jeffry Cossette said Thursday that he was disappointed Boucher was driving drunk when he died but that he was still an outstanding and well-liked officer. Deputy Chief Sherwood is a proud veteran of the United States Air Force and the Connecticut Air National Guard, having served as a Security Forces specialist and non-commissioned officer. Detective Lieutenant Shane Phillips- Investigative Services Division, The Detective Division is responsible for the investigation of all serious felony crimes within the City of Meriden. The car then hit a utility pole, with the drivers side taking most of the impact. Rodriguez had sustained a single gunshot wound to the chest and was later pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Anyone with information can call Detective Michael Fonda at mfonda@meridenct.gov or by calling (203) 630-4178. In law enforcement, it can take days, weeks even years to learn what exactly cause out of the ordinary situations an officer might spot. Capt. Little has 10 other pending criminal cases. Throughout the years the agency has grown into a budgeted department of 123 sworn officers and numerous civilian support staff. The Meriden Police Department offers our services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and is a Tier II, State Level Accredited Agency. Peter Yankowski is a breaking news reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media Group. It just didnt seem right, DelMastro said. George Delmastro found three children hiding behind a nearby business. I got the sense that something bad was happening.. Detective Lieutenant Clements also serves as the departments Latent Fingerprint Unit Supervisor, IDEMIA Latent Workstation Administrator, and is a member of Grant Management and Accreditation Teams. Chief Rosado's command staff consists of: (For detailed biographies of the Command Staff, CLICK HERE ). The man found dead was later to be identified as 34-year-old Eric Casey Shoonover where police determined the shooting was the cause of death. Many ancient pipes in CT aren't up to the task of draining storm water, yet officials just seem to shrug. Christine Dempsey. I was driving around, patrolling on the east side of Meriden when I saw three little kids between two bushes, DelMastro said. Officials said the drowning. Anyone with information is asked to call 203-630-6252. It only took a few hours for DelMastro to learn that the three kids he saved from the side of the street were left without a mother. Numerous state police K-9 officers, as well as the two Meriden police K-9s, and aerial drones flooded the area. State police charged Little with evading responsibility, interfering with a police officer, driving under the influence, failure to maintain the established lane and operating without a motor vehicle license. 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