Authorities have not released the womans name. Captain John Mennone has served in Law Enforcement since May 8th, 2000, when he joined the Meriden Police Department. He pulled over and heard something even more unusual and frightening. Police are actively following leads. Earlier in the day, Meriden Police Lt. Darrin McKay warned the public to avoid the area of Liberty Street and Sunset Avenue as they searched for the driver. 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. Meriden native Roberto Rosado began his career as a Police Officer in Willimantic, Connecticut in January of 1998. 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,. July 11, 2022. com. 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MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) Meriden Police are investigating after a man was found shot and dead Sunday morning. Through DNA . As a Patrol Officer, Clements served on the Honor Guard, the Accident Investigation Team, and as a Field Training Officer. 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. Rosado was promoted to Patrol Sergeant and worked as a first line supervisor on a Patrol Shift and was influential in molding the young officers who are presently supervisors. Police found the man, identified as Wally Little, had broken into a Meriden home and hid in a cabinet, police said. 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. 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. Nov 20, 2017 at 6:25 pm. MERIDEN, Conn. (WTNH) - During the freezing midnight shift on Saturday, two Meriden police officers went above and beyond their call of duty when they discovered a person in need. We can also train aggressively without sacrificing safety or the welfare of the Officers. 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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. Increased training and 21st Century Policing concepts will be used to bridge the gaps between Police Officers and the public in order to strengthen community trust and build relationships. Lance Storz, 49, was indicted by a grand jury Monday on three counts of murder of a police officer and six counts of attempted murder of an officer. Medical personnel responded to an apartment on Olive Street at 7 a.m. Friday for a report of a possible drug overdose or seizure, police said. He had broken into a detached garage in the back of the house and was hiding in a cabinet, according to McKay. Paramedics responded, but the woman was pronounced dead at the scene, police said. Meriden Police officers and brothers Lt. Sal and Sgt. 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. In 2017, Deputy Chief Sherwood successfully completed the Southern Police Institutes 79th Command Officers Development Course (CODC), a specialized course focused on teaching communication skills, management techniques, and leadership philosophies. 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. . Michael Boothroyd said. 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. Officers . All the agencies worked together in an effort to take Worthy into custody without further loss of life, Boothroyd said in a statement Tuesday. 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. 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. Police said . Beatings, taser death and cover-ups are part of the regular menu. Meriden Police did not release information till about 9 days later. He said Boucher was heading north on Main about 75 mph in a 30 mph zone. Police are conducting interviews, processing the scene and obtaining search warrants. Shane has worked as a Detective or Detective Sergeant in all four of the units within the Detective Division. Jeff served his country as a U.S. Marine, and our community as a neighborhood police officer, and made a significant difference in our quality of life.. Officers were called around 7 a.m. by medical personnel who had responded to the apartment for a possible drug overdose or seizure. He said he jumped into action not knowing at the time that the childrens mother had been murdered. Boucher, who was 26 when he died, grew up in Southington and had been a Meriden police officer for four years. Police searched for surveillance footage, which did not show the suspect with a weapon. 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. 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. The representative said it could take six to eight weeks for the results. Prosecutors and. I got the sense that something bad was happening.. In 2015, he was assigned to the Training Division as the departments Training Officer. Patrol officers arrived and found Curtis lying in the apartment complex driveway with several gunshot wounds, police said. 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. February 28, 2023. On March 20, DelMastro zeroed in on exactly that. She was a Hearst fellow in Connecticut and at the San Antonio Express-News where she covered city hall and local issues. Police have not yet provided any details on the female victims condition. 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. The Meriden police department wishes to extend its condolences to the friends and family of Dominique Curtis. Boothroyd said. Police were unsure why Little was wearing the bracelet and referred further inquiries to the state Department of Probation. In Naugatuck, he held the ranks of Field Training Officer, Patrol Sergeant, Patrol Lieutenant and retired in 2012 with the rank of Captain. The car then hit a utility pole, with the drivers side taking most of the impact. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Visconti at (203) 630-6252. Officers responded to the report of gunshots and . team operator, Field Training Officer, and is also Crisis Intervention Trained. Updated: Oct 4, 2020 / 07:08 PM EDT. 2017 2023 City of Meriden. He ended up taking his own life on April 5 as federal and local authorities closed in with warrants for his arrest. DNA helped police solve a 32-year-old cold case and track down the mother of a newborn boy who was found dead in a Connecticut parking lot in January 1988. The identity of the woman has not been released. Since joining the Meriden Police Department he has served the agency in several capacities, including: patrol officer, field training officer, police instructor. Captain DelMastros goal of community policing was to develop strong relationships within the community and to create a better relationship between the police department and the residents of the City of Meriden. Police: Driver who fled Meriden hit-and-run in stolen car found hiding in cabinet of home, Houston is in for dust and gray skies as Texas haboob arrives, Oops! Rodriguez had sustained a single gunshot wound to the chest and was later pronounced dead at the scene, authorities said. 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. The Meriden Police Department will utilize 21st Century Policing concepts while maintaining traditional and proven Law Enforcement strategies to reduce criminal activity. 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. All rights reserved. Contact Us, 500 South Broad St, 2nd Floor, Meriden, CT 06450. Expand. Despite the life-saving measures of medical personnel, Curtis died. Police noted no weapon was found during the incident. Administrative staff will have an open door policy and strive to maintain open channels of communication in order to speak with Officers individually. I was driving around, patrolling on the east side of Meriden when I saw three little kids between two bushes, DelMastro said. He is an active member of the FBI National Academy and the FBI National Academy CT chapter. A Meriden officer saved three young children during a brutal crime. Under his leadership, the department and the town of Willimantic received awards and recognition for both community policing efforts and reducing crime statistics. 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. Peter Yankowski is a breaking news reporter for Hearst Connecticut Media Group. Lamont's 'trash' bill defended. Police said the suspect, quickly identified as Tyrese Worthy, took off. Officers believed the man had a gun, prompting several schools in the area to be placed on lockdown. EXCLUSIVE: Meriden officer talks about finding 3 children huddling in bushes the night their mother was murdered. In 1990 he went to work for the Torrington (CT) Police Dept. Like our page to stay informed about passing of a loved one in Waterbury , Connecticut on facebook. Officers determined the vehicle Little crashed had been registered to a person living in New Britain who was not aware their car had been stolen, McKay said. 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. Its unclear whether the man was believed to have been in the apartment when first responders arrived for the initial call. There were suspicious circumstances present that led medical personnel to contact police, according to police who did not explain the circumstances. Two Detroit police officers were found dead after an apparent murder-suicide in a Livonia apartment complex. 728 talking about this. 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. Officers were dispatched to the hospital to begin an investigation. 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. Liz Hardaway is a breaking news reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media Group. He said he noticed how they were dressed. He is being held on a $100,000 bond, police said. Meriden police officer found dead. At least one witness told police that the suspect was possibly in possession of a gun, McKay said. "The vehicle had extensive front-end damage and appeared to have been in a recent accident," McKay said. According to reports, Bridget Zulu was found dead by her . 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. As Chief, Rosado was able to achieve organizational excellence, crime reduction, improvement on the solvability rate, and develop accredited community policing programs. On September 28th, 1868 the Meriden Police Department was formed to provide the citizens of the City of Meriden with policing services. Anyone with information is asked to contact DetectiveDavid Visconti at 203-639-6252. lsellew@record-journal.com203-317-2225Twitter: @LaurenSellewRJ, Home Reagan was arrested and booked in connection to the homicide . "As soon as the officer made eye contact with this male, he took off running," McKay said. You know, it was a gut feeling.. 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. Hartford Courant. The search began around 8 a.m. when a Meriden police officer saw a vehicle traveling on East Main Street near Gavel Street, according to McKay. Police responded to the hospital to begin an investigation, but then receieved a second call about a man who was possibly dead at the same apartment. Agency Motto:The Meriden Police Department's motto "Working in partnership with the community" is demonstrated by our partnership with the Meriden Council of Neighborhoods and other community based organizations within the City. 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