Wallingford police sergeant who supervised fired officer retired before he could be demoted
Wallingford police sergeant who supervised fired officer retired before he could be demoted
The Wallingford Police Department | File photo
May 18, 2021 03:33PM By Lauren Takores, Record-Journal staff
WALLINGFORD â A police sergeant retired last month before he could be temporarily demoted after an investigation found he violated four departmental policies, resulting in more than two dozen charges.
Former Sgt. Jason Haberski, a 23-year veteran of the Wallingford Police Department, had 26 charges sustained against him, according to an April 26 letter from Police Chief William Wright.
The charges included six violations for neglect of duty and 20 violations for various supervisory oversight failures, the letter stated.
UpdatedTue, May 11, 2021 at 3:09 pm ET
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May 11, 2021
The Wallingford Police Department is announcing a new program in which its police officers, who are military veterans, or are currently serving in a reserve capacity, can wear a pin on their uniform, which indicates they are a military veteran.
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The idea is that while the officers are on duty and are dealing with, or interacting with, a military veteran or other current service member, the officer can be identified by that citizen and hopefully form an instant bond and/or rapport. This helps tremendously when trying to achieve a positive outcome for that veteran and their family by providing referrals to services provided by the Town Veteran s Service Office or the Department of Veteran s Affairs.
Updated: 5:03 PM EDT May 10, 2021
WALLINGFORD, Conn. A man was arrested Monday after police said he poured accelerant inside a multi-family home in Wallingford Sunday.
Police say officers responded to a report of a gas leak at a home on East Street. It was determined by police with the help of the fire department, the gas smell was not from a natural gas leak but from another source.
The residents and children inside were evacuated from the home and police began to investigate the scene.
Wallingford s Detective Division and the Connecticut State Police Arson Investigation Unit responded to the home to help with the investigation.
Wallingford police promote 5 officers in ceremony
Wallingford police promote 5 officers in ceremony
With their children looking on, Brooke Cadette pins a new sergeantâs badge on her husband, Henry Cadette, during a promotional ceremony at the Wallingford Police Department on Thursday. Nick Sambides Jr., Record-Journal. Advertisement
Lauren Merriam looks on as her husband, newly-promoted Lt. William Merriam, helps their sons, 6-year-old Ross and 4-year-old Harry, pin on his new badge during a promotions ceremony at the Wallingford Police Department on Thursday. Nick Sambides Jr., Record-Journal.Â
Brooke Cadette pins his new badge on the just-promoted Sgt. Henry Cadette as their children look on. Nick Sambides Jr., Record-Journal.
Four women and two men were referred to sexual assault and victim services.
Credit: via Meriden P.D. Author: Bill Flood Updated: 9:05 PM EDT April 24, 2021
MERIDEN, Conn. Meriden Police say they and several partner agencies have conducted a joint operation in the city to combat human trafficking, rescue victims, and make our communities safer.
In a press release dated Friday but distributed to media on Saturday, the department says six adults two males and four females were contacted and identified. Five of the six were offered referrals for sexual assault crisis services, victim services, counseling/therapy, and drug rehabilitation. One of the women was also arrested.