You know, chiefs barely last, you know, a year or two here. endobj Check back to eagletribune.com for updates. This is a developing story. Leblanc has been a member of the Westminster Police Department since 1994 when he started as a part-time dispatcher and then became a part-time officer. Officers put in an extra effort during Distracted Driving Month in April to help prevent car accidents and save lives. MARTY PETERS: I think this was a wrong move, wrong time. In apresentationto the Select Board prior to the vote, Ryder said he discovered an employee was improperly receiving an educational stipend in December 2020, long before anyone was raising concerns about payroll issues at the department. ': Police departments leave 'archaic' Civil Service. U.S. Donald Trump Massachusetts. <>/ExtGState<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 612 792] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> More on distracted driving from the NHTSA, CLICK HERE. City officials announced Wednesday night that the Lawrence Police Chief has been placed on paid administrative leave following an ongoing investigation. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by an NPR contractor. This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. It does not appear he was charged with a crime. Poegel: Let me ask it this way: Obviously you have to appoint someone to the job of Chief of Police and someone to the job of Deputy Chief of Police. Gardner MA Police Chief Braks and Deputy Police Chief Trifiro out on paid Administrative Leave According to published reports, the two men were placed on leave following a group of no-confidence votes by Gardner PD members represented by all four unions in the Department. "Division'' means the division of state police, department of safety. The investigation is expected to be completed within a few weeks. LeBlanc was placed on leave on Aug. 22 and remains on that status, according to Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen. A Massachusetts police chief was relieved of his duties after an online vigilante group posted video it alleged showed him trying to solicit sex from a 14-year-old boy, according to a report. Ryder said he immediately instituted changes to prevent such mistakes from happening again and to collect the money paid out over the previous year. Winds light and variable. The Chief must maintain the police headquarters, the patrol vehicle fleet, and personnel in a very complex manner that is acceptable to the Mayor, City Council, and most importantly, the residents of this community. Jerome "Jerry" Gardner, who spent 25 years as chief of the Cheney Police Department, is seen in his office in January 1980. He also reported for the Globes Spotlight Team, winning a Loeb award in 1992 for coverage of conflicts of interest in the states pension system. I grew up in Framingham,and ever since I can remember, we would make the long trek out to Gardner because that was about the only place you could buy furniture, Alfano said, adding that he continuesthe tradition of making shopping trips to Gardner with his own family. Mayor Brian DePea tweeted Wednesday afternoon confirming that Police Chief Roy Vasque has been placed on paid administrative leave. During their meeting Monday, councilors heartily agreed . The cause of the error is not known but indications point to human administrative error, the police department said in a statement. 1:07 WESTMINSTER - Chief of Police Ralph LeBlanc has been placed on administrative leave. Follow staff reporter Jill Harmacinski on Twitter @EagleTribJill. CLICK HERE. Today, the city's new mayor, Sheng Thao, fired the police chief for failing to hold a police officer accountable. IV. I cannot speak more highly of the staff here. 0:02. He grew up here, went to high school here. Any potential changes I should say because there are no one way or the other, whenever we do investigations,. They'll try to look outside the department we think. He joined the department and rose up, you know, through the ranks. Officials in the Massachusetts town of Brookline have placed the chief of police on leave after he was accused of violating a town policy. Officers continued to reach out to the community to even their smallest fans. A restraining order was issued against White on May 5, 1999, that required White to vacate his home, surrender his service weapon and stay away from his wife and family, according to WCVB. Werner Poegel 1998 - 2098 Gardner Magazine is a service of WebTech Online (978) 632-6324, Gardner News Magazine: Local News & Articles in Gardner MA, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Gardner MA Furniture History of the Big Chair and Furniture Industry and Stores, Gardner MA Great Place to Live, Work, Play, and Visit, Construction 2022 Gardner MA and Bike Bridge. For more information, CLICK HERE. III. The former acting town manager, Stephen. The move has angered many, sparking more calls to end two decades of federal. In October, the Select Board voted 3-2 to have Terenzini ask the FBI to investigate. One Ashburton Place, Room 503 Boston, MA 02108 (617) 979-1900 ROGER J. CORMIER, Appellant G2-19-049 . Officers have stepped up including Lieutenants Eric McAvene Jr. and Nicholas Maroni who together have helped manage the department. We checked in with some of the different agencies who interact with the Police Department Since the two lieutenants have been in charge, weve checked in with some of the subordinate employees., weve checked with people who have had interactions with the police since then , weve gotten very good feedback with how the department has been run since.. Its a simple thing, but it was very impressive to me.. Carter Terenzini, Boxboroughs interim town administrator, issued a statement Tuesday afternoon confirming Ryder had been placed on leave and said the decision by the Select Board was unanimous and made with deep regret out of a belief that it was in the best interest of the town and the department.. Copyright 2023 NPR. Hey, Eric. By WSFA 12 News Staff Published : Jan. 26, 2023 at 9:43 AM CST | Updated : Jan. 26, 2023 at 11:44 AM CST stream There was a period of challenges earlier this year, when both the Chief and Deputy Chief were on paid Administrative Leave, and it appears the Gardner Police Department thrived, with a huge increase in the documentation of its community outreach efforts and a lot of positive accolades for the Gardner PD members. (Alfano) became acting chief in Ashland following a resignation in their department, which ended up turning into a three-year appointment from which he recently retired from., 'Will make roads safer': State bill to grant undocumented immigrants driver's licenses clears House. Gardner, MA 01440 Phone: 978-632-1900 City Hall Hours: Monday through Thursday 8 am to 4:30 pm Friday 8 am to 1 pm; Helpful Numbers. 0. Alot of these times, particularly with Officer Siaw and Officer Alexa Morgan, the officers were doing details and just reached out when they saw something that was happening. The mayor and the federal monitor cited, you know, inadequate discipline for this sergeant who was involved in a car accident, a hit-and-run, that they only really found out about when the victim of the hit-and-run filed an insurance claim. He's with Victory Baptist Church. Gardner PD participated in Autism Awareness, showing their concern for the mental health of citizens and situational awareness of circumstances they may come across in the course of their work. January 26, 2023 / 5:46 PM / CBS Boston LAWRENCE - The City of Lawrence has placed Police Chief Roy Vasque on leave during an ongoing investigation involving the department. The decision to place the two men on leave followed votes of no confidence taken by four unions in the departmentSuperior Officers Union, Patrol Union, Dispatch Union, and Animal Control Union according to the letter. Gardner Police Department | Gardner MA The chief of the Lawrence Police Department has been placed on paid leave while "an ongoing investigation involving the police department is conducted," the city's mayor said. Def. What we know so far. Brookline Police Chief Ashley Gonzalez has been placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into allegations she broke the town's policy against discrimination, sexual harrassment and . So they're angry. Former retired Bolton Chief of Police Vincent Alfano is acting Gardner Police Chief. In a Jan. 31 letter to members of the City Council, Mayor Michael Nicholson explained that the two men were placed on leave while an outside review of the matter was conducted. Armstrong himself sort of downplayed the hit-and-run, as - you know, as he called it, a minor traffic collision, not a scandal. FTA appears to greenlight Bostons fare-free bus trial, Two Western Mass senators face off in lieutenant governor race, A renewed push to legalize 'medical aid in dying', Healey tax plan addresses competitiveness issues, A difference of opinion on estate tax, capital gains, Fight over millionaire tax shifts to new arena, Massachusetts Association of Community Colleges, The Richard and Susan Smith Family Foundation. When the. Massachusetts' Mount Holyoke College and Smith College announced on Wednesday that Daniel Hect, their new joint campus police chief, has been placed on . 4 0 obj He said his past experiences helped to inform his approach to taking over the position in Gardner. North Andover, MA 01845 Phone: 978-946-2000 Email: news@eagletribune.com. Jan. 19, 2023 9:35 PM PT. Mass. 1 0 obj On Thursday evening, he noted, The review is procedural and neither the chief nor the deputy chief are serving any disciplinary suspension., Where are they now: Born into an athletic family, this Murdock alum's Hall of Fame career was Not Just Produced, preserve the integrity of the investigation, Police departments leave 'archaic' Civil Service, retired Fitchburg Deputy Chief Phil Kearns, Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, State bill to grant undocumented immigrants driver's licenses clears House, Born into an athletic family, this Murdock alum's Hall of Fame career was Not Just Produced, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. On December 21, 2018, the Wolskis filed a complaint in this Court against individual the Gardner Police and State Police officers, as well as against the agencies themselves. Michael McCarthy as acting deputy police chief "to serve as head of the department," according to the email. Braks and Deputy Chief James Trifiro were placed on paid leave following a recent vote of no confidence by four unions in the department. January 25, 2023 at 6:31 pm EST. By Bruce Mohl Alfano, who worked at the Framingham Police Department for 20 years, is no stranger to stepping in and helping to run a police department, having initially served as acting chief in Bolton and Ashland; the former position turning into a 10-year job,the latter becoming a three-year appointment. I mean, it's another difficult day for a - you know, a department that has gone through police leaders at really just a staggering rate. Poegel: How do you feel the two lieutenants have done filling in? GARDNER The City Council voted unanimously to remove the police department from the Civil Service recruitment and selection policy during its meeting on Monday, June 7. LeBlanc was placed on leave on Aug. 22 and remains on that status, according to Town Administrator Stephanie Lahtinen. WESTERVELT: Yeah, Ailsa, they've got the tough job of, you know, looking for another chief. Tampa Police Chief Mary O'Connor has been placed on administrative leave after body camera footage taken from a traffic stop last month revealed she told a deputy she was "hoping that . And now the chief they wanted, you know, reinstated has been sacked. In 2012, he was sued by a man who said he was assaulted at a parade and alleged that Birritteri failed to . Lawrence Police Chief Roy Vasque speaks during a recent groundbreaking ceremony for the new police station. Accuracy and availability may vary. The men and women of this department train year round, are well equipped, and are dedicated to serve and protect. Over twenty years ago we carefully chose to live and serve by the four words of our motto that was selected out of many carefully thought out mottos, written proudly by one of our former officers, With Pride and Integrity. We serve with great pride in striving each day to protect all from harm from these endless angles of evil. The city continues to, you know, struggle with high crime, especially a high homicide rate. LAWRENCE, Mass. Selma's police chief is on leave, according to the mayor. Mayor Neil Perry said Friday that Chief . For more on the School Resource Officer of the Gardner PD, CLICK HERE. But, you know, can they find someone with the skills, the experience and the passion for taking on what really is an incredibly tough challenge in policing? CHANG: For real. The sergeants have all stepped up to make sure their communication has increased. WAYLAND - The Town of Wayland's Police Chief is on leave. Is this just another cycle, another blow to an already troubled department? Gardner MA Police Producing the Next Chapter. Updated: 6:08 PM EDT August 29, 2022. It still holds true. All rights reserved. General/Non-Emergency Phone: 978-632-5600 Hours Gardner Dispatch Director Jennifer Law was also a subject of the no-confidence vote. Previous coverage:Gardner Police Chief Braks, Deputy Chief Trifiro placed on leave.What we know so far. He covered the Massachusetts State House and served as the Globes State House bureau chief in the late 1980s. 2 0 obj Nicholson said he had originally reached out to retired Fitchburg Deputy Chief Phil Kearns to assume the acting chief positionbut Kearns was unable to take the job because he was out of state. Nicholson, Absolutely. Bruce is a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University and the Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy at Tufts University. No explanation was given, but the board had previously asked the FBI to investigate allegations that members of the Police Department had received stipends for advanced degrees they had not earned as well as comp and holiday time to which they were not entitled. 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