The accident occurred shortly before 2 a.m. on Sept. 2. The female victim was taken to Midstate Medical Center for treatment. Our mission: To be the primary catalyst that motivates people to contribute to the intellectual, civic and economic vitality of our communities. Worthy was on probation and a warrant for violation of probation was obtained two days after the incident, Boothroyd said. By Carolyn P. Smith. Detective Lieutenant George Clements - Information & Technology/Special Services Division. Liz Hardaway is a breaking news reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media Group. 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. Beatings, taser death and cover-ups are part of the regular menu. 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. Also the fact that police department received 13,000,000. Under his leadership, the department and the town of Willimantic received awards and recognition for both community policing efforts and reducing crime statistics. Local police responded to the Atrium apartment. In May 2020, Deputy Chief Sherwood graduated from the Southern Police Institutes 143rd Administrative Officers Course (AOC), a Police Executive Leadership Graduate Program where he served as the class president. McKay said. Liz graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2018 with a B.A. Capt. . Through DNA . Chief Rosado is currently a member of the Connecticut Chiefs of Police, the International Association of Chiefs of Police, and the Lions Club. Many ancient pipes in CT aren't up to the task of draining storm water, yet officials just seem to shrug. In 2015, he was assigned to the Training Division as the departments Training Officer. The identity of the woman has not been released. MERIDEN Numerous police dogs, aerial drones and officers scoured local neighborhoods Thursday morning for a New Britain man suspected of fleeing a crash on Interstate 691, officials said.. 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. Tara O'Neill was formerly a breaking news reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media Group. Captain DelMastro was promoted to Patrol Lieutenant where he was the shift commander of both the first and third-watches. Christine Dempsey. Eventually, police found the suspect at a home on Sunset Avenue. Copyright 2023 NBCUniversal Media, LLC. Command Staff principles reflect the guiding Philosophy of the Meriden Police Department. He managed the Patrol Division, Communications Center, Animal Control, and Crossing Guard Program. Currently, the Meriden Police Department is under the current leadership ofChief of Police Roberto Rosado. Police searched for surveillance footage, which did not show the suspect with a weapon. Two Detroit police officers were found dead after an apparent murder-suicide in a Livonia apartment complex. 50 year old Lance Storz was found after an apparent suicide in his cell at the Pike County Detention Center. July 11, 2022. Police found the man, identified as Wally Little, had broken into a Meriden home and hid in a cabinet, police said. 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. Darrin McKay said in a statement. The circumstances surrounding her death have left her family and colleagues in shock and confusion. Police have not yet provided any details on the female victims condition. When officers and medical workers went to the apartment asecond time, they found Buttrickdead in a bedroom and immediately called detectives. 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. Detective Lieutenant Shane Phillips is a 11-year veteran of the department, beginning his career in the Patrol Division and has held lateral assignments such as a D.A.R.E. Michael Boothroyd said. He developed and managed the units annual budget, was responsible for maintaining police certification, NCIC certification and scheduling in-service and external training. 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. Here are the Winter Storm Anthony snowfall totals so far, Road closed due to water main break in Simsbury. ', Weather service warns of black ice as snowstorm winds down, Winter snowstorm CT: School closures, parking bans and municipal closings, Winter storm warnings issued as CT braces for biggest snowfall of season, Connecticut digs out after first big snowfall of season, 'Saturday Night Live' skit with Woody Harrelson takes place at Naval Submarine Base New London, Bo Hickey, former New Canaan hockey, football coach and NFL player, has died. Officers responded to the area of 1025 Broad St. around 5:30 p.m.. A police source told 5 On Your Side the St. Clair . He improved investigative lead times through efficiency improvements, fostered relationships with local, state, and federal partners to aid in the investigations of child exploitation and human trafficking, functioned as the department liaison to the juvenile justice system, and served on the South Central Child Advocacy Centers (SCCAC) Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) Executive Committee. It just didnt seem right, DelMastro said. Officers were told a woman inside the apartment later identified as 41-year-old Tania . Police received several 911 calls about the gunfire, and at the same time, police Capt. 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. MERIDEN Police on Monday released the identity of a 32-year-old man found deadin an Olive Street apartment as detectives continue to investigate suspicious circumstances surrounding the incident. He functions as the Mental Health and Crisis Intervention Coordinator, maintaining relationships with community partners and local mental health providers, and is liaison to the MORR and MERR programs to divert people suffering from addiction and behavioral health disorders away from the criminal justice system and towards treatment and services. She also worked at the Sun Newspapers in Southwest Florida as a general assignment reporter covering politics, business, and health. 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'. Around that same time, dispatchers at Troop I in Bethany received "numerous 911 calls of an erratic operator" traveling east on I-691 near Exit 5. We encourage all residents to take an active part in your community by joining your Neighborhood Associations. In an emergency call 911! A video inside a Meriden Police department holding cell shows officer Evan Cossette shoving a handcuffed man, who falls backward and slams his head . Police obtained an arrest warrant in the carjacking four days after the incident, with the charges listed as first-degree robbery, first-degree larceny, criminal possession of a firearm and carrying a pistol without a permit. Detroit Police Chief James White says the incident appears to be domestic in nature, an apparent murder-suicide. 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. All rights reserved. Our officers are deployed in marked and unmarked cruisers, bicycles, motorcycles, specialized patrols, and on foot to meet the needs of the citizens of our community. Throughout the years the agency has grown into a budgeted department of 123 sworn officers and numerous civilian support staff. During this time he was also a member of the Police Department Vehicle Committee. As Accreditation Manager, he updated their policy and procedure manual and successfully led efforts to attain Tier III Accreditation from the State of Connecticut Police Officer Standards and Training Council. 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. E Main. Capt. Expand. Boucher was not on duty when the accident happened. In August of 2016, Rosado was selected as Chief of Police for the Willimantic Police Department. After his role as Patrol Sergeant, Rosado returned to his investigative roots as Detective Lieutenant responsible for the Detective Bureau, Detectives and all felony crime. As Captain, he assumed command of the agency in the absence of the Chief. Captain Mennone is a certified instructor in all Use of Force facets. 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. Sports The 26-year-old male officer and 22 . 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. Police learned Worthy also committed an armed car jacking on March 20 in the area of Preston Avenue and the Interstate 91 on-ramp. 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. I was driving around, patrolling on the east side of Meriden when I saw three little kids between two bushes, DelMastro said. SOUTHINGTON -- 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,. Chief Rosado has established and implemented the following statements, guidelines, and principles to help lead the agency forward and build upon the honor, professionalism, and outstanding services that have been provided to the citizens of Meriden for more than 150 years. 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. A Meriden officer saved three young children during a brutal crime. Reagan was arrested and booked in connection to the homicide . Effective communication will be a balancing act and key to Department and individual success. The owner of the bar said he saw Boucher there about 11 p.m., and it appears he stayed until closing time, DePalma said. 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. "We didn't want to take any chances," McKay said in a news conference. Retention will fall on the shoulders of the First Line supervisors and Command staff and are responsible for, but not limited to, improving morale, training, and promotional or other opportunities within the department to retain members of the department. He said he noticed how they were dressed. No other cars were involved, and Boucher was alone in his vehicle. 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. 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. 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. Anyone with information is asked to contact DetectiveDavid Visconti at 203-639-6252. lsellew@record-journal.com203-317-2225Twitter: @LaurenSellewRJ, Home 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. George DelMastro was out patrolling and saw the kids hiding in the bushes on a cold night. Rodriguez had sustained a single gunshot wound to the chest and was later pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. Deputy Chief of Police, Nicholas Sherwood, began his service in the policing profession in March of 2003 when he joined the Hartford Police Department. The 1,800 acre park on West Main Street in Meriden offers hiking trails and panoramic views. 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. Our officers are deployed in marked and unmarked cruisers, bicycles, motorcycles, specialized patrols, and on foot to meet the needs of the citizens of our community. Authorities have not released the womans name. Officers were dispatched to the hospital to begin an investigation. 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. You know, it was a gut feeling.. Officials said the drowning. MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) Police are investigating after a person was found dead in a vehicle on Broad Street in Meriden. No one else was hurt in the crash, which happened at the intersection of Main and Chestnut streets. Around 9:25 p.m., Meriden police said they were dispatched to the Atrium condominium and apartment complex on East Main Street, after numerous calls reported possible gunfire. 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. Officers were called around 7 a.m. by medical personnel who had responded to the apartment for a possible drug overdose or seizure. Police have identified a man who was shot and killed in a hotel parking lot in Meriden on Sunday morning. Preliminary indications reveal a connection between the two parties involved, police said. Police said . Meriden police said he broke in through a detached garage to the back of the house and was found hiding in a cabinet. Since joining the Meriden Police Department he has served the agency in several capacities, including: patrol officer, field training officer, police instructor. You know, you always wish you could have got there sooner, he said. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Waterbury , Connecticut on facebook. 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