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New Hires: Fairfield County Town Swears In 2 New Police Officers
Two new police officers will soon begin serving the community in one Fairfield County town, including one with ties to Northern Westchester County. The two new hires were sworn into the New Canaan Police Department on Wednesday, Dec. 21 at 10:30 a.m., according to an announcement from the department. Now serving the department will be 22-year-old Erica Morey of Brookfield and 33-year-old Westchester County resident Nicholas Agoglia of Pound Ridge. Morey, who graduated from Brookfield High School before earning her bachelor's degree in Justice and Law Administration from W…
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Wilton Welcomes Two New Police Officers Who Grew Up In Neighboring Local Towns
Two new police officers, both from neighboring towns in Fairfield County, were sworn into the Wilton Police Department on Tuesday, Sept. 8. The new recruits will attend the Connecticut Police Academy in Meriden both virtually and in-person over the next 26 weeks. Officer Navin Nair of New Canaan, a recent graduate of Norwich University in Northfield, Vermont with a bachelor's degree in psychology, was an artillery cannon crew member of the National Guard since 2017. Nair was sworn in by his brother, Officer Neil Nair of the Darien Police Department. Navin Nair is also a member…
Police & Fire
New Officers Join Stamford Police Department
The Stamford Police Department recently welcomed the addition of three police officer recruits to the town’s "finest." The trio is comprised of Wilson Matos, Jamie Torres and Matthew Pompa, who graduated from the Police Academy in September. The new officers were part of the 361st Training Session at the Police Officer Standards and Training Council at the Connecticut Police Academy in Meriden. Their training included more than 850 hours of classroom and practical instruction, along with physical fitness conditioning to prepare the officers to perform the many duties of a police…
Obituaries
Longtime Police Chief In Fairfield County Dies Days After Retiring
This story has been updated. Less than a week into his retirement, former Ridgefield Police Chief John Roche has died. Roche, who started his career as a patrol officer in Ridgefield in 1980, announced his retirement from the force, effective as of Friday, Aug. 24. He began his career in Ridgefield as a patrol officer after graduating from the Morris County Police Academy in 1979. He also served as an officer in Rockaway, New Jersey. On Thursday afternoon, the Ridgefield Police Department announced that he has died. “It is with heavy hearts that the men and women of the Ridgefield Police …
Police & Fire
Longtime Ridgefield Police Chief Calls It A Career
One of Ridgefield’s “finest” is calling it a career, as Chief John Roche rides off into the retirement sunset following several decades in law enforcement. Roche, who started his career as a patrol officer in Ridgefield in 1980, announced his retirement from the force, effective as of Friday, Aug. 24. He began his career in Ridgefield as a patrol officer after graduating from the Morris County Police Academy in 1979. He also served as an officer in Rockaway, New Jersey. Roche’s career started off with a bang, as he acted as the spokesperson for his graduating class and he received a Certifi…
Police & Fire
Trumbull Police Welcome New Officers
The Trumbull Police Department recently welcomed the addition of three police officer recruits to the town’s police force. The three, including James Kassimis, 29 of Mamaroneck, Caitlin Murphy, 26 of Shelton, and Matthew O’Connor, 24 of Southington, were sworn in as recruits on Monday, during a ceremony at Trumbull Town Hall The group will attend the Connecticut Police Academy in Meriden for nearly six months of law enforcement training beginning Friday. Their training will include more than 850 hours of classroom and practical instruction, along with physical fitness conditioning to pre…
Police & Fire
Afghanistan War Vet Carlos Olivares Joins Ridgefield Police Force
A war veteran who served in Afghanistan has officially joined the ranks of Ridgefield’s finest, being sworn in as the local police department’s latest member. This week, the Ridgefield Police Department welcomed new Officer Carlos Olivares, who was sworn in during a ceremony at police headquarters, he is now set to train at the Connecticut Police Academy for more than six months before returning to protect residents in Ridgefield. According to police officials, Olivares served at the Downstate Correctional Facility for seven years before making his way to Ridgefield. He is an active member …
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