State Police Name New Commander at Troop C in Tolland
On the wall of Lt. Samuel F. Izzarelli Jr.’s new office hangs a picture of the serious-faced graduates of the Connecticut State Police Academy’s 96th Training Troop.
Izzarelli, now 48, who was recently named commander of Troop C, is among the freshly minted troopers standing at attention on June 17, 1987 ready to begin their careers in the Connecticut State Police.
Also standing proudly in the photo is his friend, Trooper Russell Bagshaw, who would be shot to death in the early morning darkness of June 5, 1991, in an ambush as he investigated a suspicious car parked outside a gun shop in North Windham.
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New Jersey cop comes up big, helps NYPD nab city crew of thieves hoping to start record label
Four men trying to raise cash to start a record label knocked off 19 businesses, including laundermats, a Baskin-Robbins and gas stations, police sources say.
The three-month crime spree – with robberies in Brooklyn, Queens and Manhattan – ended when a New Jersey cop saw their faces on TV and alerted the NYPD. The suspects were shown robbing a gas station in Queens.
Police Commissioner Raymond Kelly said the Palisades Park cop recognized the foursome from an arrest he made in August. They were suspected of stealing license plates and possession of a BB gun.
Sheriff’s Department Santa Claus Project Delivers Toys to Special Kids
Since its inception in 1995, the Sheriff’s Santa Claus Project, started by detective Mike Wright and retired sergeant Steve Gralian, has expanded beyond Kaiser Hospitals to include Angel Tree, W.E.A.V.E. and Gifts from the Heart.
Santa Mike now visits the homes of families with children diagnosed with a terminal illness and families with special needs, as determined by the staff of Kaiser Hospital and the Sheriff’s Department’s Child Abuse Bureau. Kaiser recognized that Santa’s hospital visits had such a positive impact on the children that it was important for Santa to visit these terminally ill children in their homes. Santa Mike graciously took on this task, with the support of the Sheriff’s Department and Kaiser Hospitals, and relying on his own resources and donations from the Sheriff’s Department andCounty employees, local stores and the Sacramento community.
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Rockingham Sheriff’s Dept. collecting for Toys for Tots
The Rockingham County Sheriff’s office is getting a start on collecting items for Toys for Tots.
The program, as administered by the U.S. Marine Corp Reserves, donates toys to children in families who may not be able to afford Christmas gifts otherwise.
This year, the Sheriff’s Office has volunteered to act as a recipient for donations. Anyone wishing to donate new, unwrapped toys for needy children may either deliver them by mail or hand deliver them to: 101 North Road on the second floor in Brentwood.
The deadline for donations is Dec. 17. Toys for Tots posters are also available.
Contact Deputy Wayne Partington at (603) 679-9476 with questions.
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New K-9 officer, Felony, joins Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office Read more: EvangelineToday.com – New K 9 officer Felony joins Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s Office
Felony is a female Belgian Shepherd Dog, Malinois – (pronounced /’mælinwa:/), who will be used for traffic stops, search warrants, schools, tracking both missing persons and suspects and to deter narcotics. She’s going to be a part of the sheriff’s narcotics and traffic divisions.
Soileau thanks Opelousas Police Chief Perry Gallow for this generous donation. He said Chief Gallow offered them assistance by donating Felony to the sheriff’s office, and he thanks the chief and his staff for assisting Soileau with his goal to continue improving law enforcement for this parish.
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Londonderry Police Honor Officers During Ceremony
Last week, the Londonderry Police Department honored several of its own members in an award ceremony. Letters of Commendation and Commendation Bars were given to more than ten of the department’s officers, sergeants, and dispatchers, both for their actions taken during stressful situations and for the service they have provided to both the department and specialized units.
During the award presentations, Sergeant Kevin Cavallaro received a Letter of Commendation for Meritorious Service for his work on the Southern New Hampshire Special Operations Unit (SNHSOU). Sergeant Cavallaro left the SNHSOU recently, as one of the few original members from when the team first went into action in 1999.
According to the Letter of Commendation, “the Londonderry Police Department recognizes and deeply appreciates the dedication and commitment that Sergeant Cavallaro has exhibited throughout his tenure with the team, and that his service has indeed been above and beyond the typical call of duty. Dedication such as this, coupled with maintaining a very high level of performance, is worthy of recognition.”
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Weymouth K-9 dog takes on new job with Quincy police
When he became chief of Weymouth Police last year, Richard Grimes knew he’d have to make a decision about Khiya, the canine who’d rolled with him on patrol and came home with him after shifts.
The Belgian Malinois was too starved for action to be domesticated, and Grimes didn’t want to see her sold or put down. But he didn’t need a dog anymore, and there was no one in the department to take her.
Khiya came up during a conversation Grimes had later with friend Robert Gillan, a friend with Quincy police.
“He mentioned that his girl, as he put it, really needed to go to work,” Gillan said.
Quincy police needed a dog on its midnight patrol shift, but it wasn’t prudent for the department to spend the roughly $8,000 it would take to get one from Europe, where police dogs are typically bred.
So Khiya ended up riding and living since February with Quincy K-9 Officer James Cassidy.
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County cadets strive to become state troopers
The six Pennsylvania State Police Academy cadets from Schuylkill County are beating the odds by fighting their instincts and learning new ways to react.
This cadet class, the 131st, is on par with the average graduation rate of about 80 percent, dropping from 157 cadets the first day to 134 by Friday.
Audra Schmidt, 24, of Sheppton; Jack Hoban Jr., 26, of Auburn; Vincent LaSelva, 27, of Palo Alto; Thomas Zarcufsky, 25, of Shenandoah; Alan Zulick, 30, of Saint Clair, and Michael Zulkowski, 26, of Shenandoah, all remain in the class that began Sept. 20.
Each of the six echoed the reason for their success so far: They had realistic expectations about the academy, a paramilitary experience based on West Point standards.
“It’s basically what I was expecting, though every day there are new challenges and some things are a little different than what I thought they might be like,” Hoban said, who is part of B Platoon with LaSelva.
Part of that difference is an internal struggle.
Bridge Named in Honor of State Trooper
Bob Johnson had traveled Route 10 between Man and Logan thousands of times over the years and Sunday a bridge in Rum Creek was named in his honor.
Family and friends gathered by the sign for a special ceremony Sunday.
Johnson was a State Trooper who lost his life to Multiple Sclerosis back in 2009.
His daughter says her dad made a lasting impact on everyone he met.
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CCSO SWAT team takes award, 7th place at roundup
Last week, members of the Citrus County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team took part in the 28th Annual SWAT Roundup International (SRI) competition.
Staged at the Orange County Sheriff’s Office training facility in Orlando, this weeklong, world-class event showcased special operations teams from Germany, Canada, Bosnia, Hungary, Kuwait, Jamaica and Brazil, along with competitors from agencies around Florida and across the United States. More than 50 teams competed in five grueling events, and the final standings were all but remarkable.
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