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Harrison Names Fourth Police Chief In Four Years Harrison Names Fourth Police Chief In Four Years
Harrison Names Fourth Police Chief In Four Years There’s a new sheriff in town. For the fourth time in four years, the Town of Harrison has appointed a new police chief, this time turning to a familiar face to fill the shoes of Joseph Yasinski, who retired in October. Harrison Police Lt. John Vasta, who has been with the Harrison Police Department for more than two decades, will officially take over as chief of police after serving in the role as interim chief for two months following Yasinski’s retirement. Vasta will reportedly earn $210,000 this year and if the budget for 2020 is approved, he will see a pay bump more than $10,000, up t…

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by Zak Failla
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Harrison PD Chief Retires Amid Sexual Harassment Probe Harrison PD Chief Retires Amid Sexual Harassment Probe
Harrison PD Chief Retires Amid Sexual Harassment Probe As an investigation into sexual harassment claims continues in Harrison, Police Chief Michael Olsey has retired, according to a lohud report. Last month, the Harrison Town Law Department launched an investigation into Olsey’s treatment of Det. Derka Abbate after she filed a complaint against the chief in December last year. Olsey was never suspended. Abbate alleges that she was harassed for several years, but failed to step forward for fear it would limit the opportunities she or her husband - also a member of the Harrison Police Department - would have to move forward professionally. No o…

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by Zak Failla