Board of Police Commissioners Regular Meeting Agenda

Town of Waterford, Connecticut, Police Commission Meeting Agenda
Waterford Town Hall Auditorium
7/13/26 5:00 pm
Call to order and establish quorum:
Pledge of Allegiance:
Public input:
Acceptance of minutes: June 8, 2026 Regular Meeting
Correspondence:
a. Thank You note from Niantic River Road resident
b. 
Letter from Oswegatchie Road resident, Bob Lane
Traffic Commission Review:
Chief's Report:
a.
b.
K9 Reports for June
Youth Report for June
Investigative Services Report for June
Training Report for June
Support Services Report for June
Patrol Report for June
Animal Control Report for June
Community Engagement Report for June

Old Business:
New Business:
a. Letter from BOPC to RTM Moderator regarding any ICE access to individuals in police custody
during the prior six month period pursuant to CGS 54-192h.
b. Executive Session for police officer candidate interviews.

MINUTES
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
June 8, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.
PRESENT: 
Commissioner T. Sheridan, Commissioner C. Gamble, Commissioner J.
Dimmock, Commissioner R. Brule, Commissioner M. Gelinas
DEPARTMENT: 
Chief D. Ferland, LT N. VanOverloop, LT P. Flanagan, LT Farrior,
Traffic Officer M. Devine, Training Officer M. Bellos, Officer S. Colkos
CALL TO ORDER AND ESTABLISH A QUORUM:
Commissioner Sheridan called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. in the Town Hall Auditorium.
A Quorum was established.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC INPUT:
Helen Kwasniewski requested increased law enforcement presence to address speeding, safety
concerns, and noise associated with motorcycle and e-bike users on Bloomingdale Road.
Brian Schuch submitted a letter requesting the removal of the "No Parking" sign located adjacent
to his uncle's driveway at 12 Cedar Street. This matter is discussed further under the Traffic
Commission Review section of these meeting minutes.
ACCEPTANCE OF MINUTES:
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gamble and seconded by Commissioner Gelinas to accept
the May 11, 2026 Regular Meeting minutes. Commissioner Dimmock abstained. Motion
passed.

The Life Saving Award was presented to Officer Stephen Colkos.
CORRESPONDENCE:
Correspondence was reviewed.
TRAFFIC COMMISSION REVIEW:
Traffic Report was received.
The Traffic Officer provided background information regarding the "No Parking" sign on Cedar
Street. The sign was installed in June 2020 to ensure that school buses, garbage trucks, and fire
apparatus could safely access the street. There were several incidents involving parking
violations in the area, including an occasion when an illegally parked vehicle prevented a fire
truck from proceeding down the street. The Traffic Officer advised that he is following up with
Fire Services and Public Works to determine whether the sign remains necessary.
CHIEF’S REPORT:
a. 
K9 Reports for May
May report was received.
b. Youth Reports for May
May report was received.
c. 
Investigative Services for May
May report was received.
d. Training Report for May
May report was received.
e. 
Support Services Report for May
May report was received.
f. 
Patrol Report for May
May report was received.
g. Animal Control Report for May
May report was received.
h. Community Engagement Report for May
May report was received.
Commissioner Brule requested increased speed enforcement, particularly in the beach areas and
the Ridgewood Park neighborhood during the busy summer season. He indicated that he would
revisit this issue at future meetings.

OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
None
MOTION: Made by Commissioner Gelinas and seconded by Commissioner Gamble to adjourn
the meeting at 5:33 p.m. Motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted by:
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Speed Study: Upper Oswegatchie Road
Good evening Commissioners:
My name is Bob Lane and my wife and | live at 23 Oswegatchie Road in
Waterford. At last month’s meeting before you, my wife made a statement
for the record regarding the excessive speeding on our section of upper
Oswegatchie Road, near Josan Drive.
The reason for my being here today is to contest the conclusion that the
Waterford Police Traffic Department arrived at after analyzing the speed
study they conducted in response to our complaint from last month. | will
be providing my statement for the record along with the Waterford PD’s
Speed Study data which supports our argument that further action is
required to address this potentially life threatening stituation.
As we stated during your meeting in May, our section of upper
Oswegatchie Road has no sidewalks so pedestrians and dogwalkers are
forced to walk in narrow 24 inch wide “lanes” on either side of the road.
The posted speed limit along this stretch of road is either 30mph or 25mph.
But, it has been, and still is, our contention that these speed limits are
being routinely ignored.
In response to our May complaint, Officer Devine with the Waterford Police
Traffic Department conducted a Speed Study of the North bound and South
bound traffic on our portion of upper Oswegatchie Road using speed
feedback RADAR signs to collect data. In his study, 30mph speed limit
signs were posted on both the northbound and the southbound sides of
Oswegatchie. And, signs which recorded the actual speed of the vehicles
going in both directions were also installed next to these speed limit signs.
When in an INACTIVE mode, the feedback RADAR signs recorded actual
vehicle speeds but the actual readings were NOT displayed so drivers
could see them. However, when in an ACTIVE mode, these feedback
RADAR signs displayed the actual speeds for the drivers to see. These
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feedback signs were then run in both ACTIVE and INACTIVE modes for
the same period of time.
After running the speed study, the Waterford Police Department reported
that “The data indicate that without speed feedback, average vehicle
speeds were 28.8 mph northbound and 26.2 mph southbound. And, that
“When speed feedback signs were deployed, average speeds decreased to
27.2 mph northbound and 25.5 mph southbound”.
Based on these average speed numbers, the Waterford Police Department
then concluded that “The data indicate that average traffic speeds are
generally at or below the posted 30 mph speed limit and that speed
feedback signs further reduce operating speeds”.
The report goes on to say that “Based on speed data alone, there is limited
engineering justification for reducing the speed limit to 25 mph”.
With all due respect, the table used by the Waterford PD to reach its
conclusions was incorrectly interpreted. Average speed simply is NOT an
indicator if speeding actually occurred. You have to look at the percentage
of vehicles that actually do exceed the speed limit to determine if speeding
is a serious problem.
Using the Waterford PD data table and a posted speed limit of 30 mph for
upper Oswegatchie, the data shows that 43% of the vehicles travelling
Northbound (or approximately 4 in every 10 vehicles) are travelling above
the speed limit, and 26% of the vehicles travelling Southbound (or
approximately 3 in every 10 vehicles) are travelling above the speed limit.
We have trust that these speeding percentages would be unacceptable to
the Waterford PD.
With speed feedback RADAR signs, speeding is reduced to 11% for
vehicles travelling Northbound (or approximately 1 in every 10 vehicles)
and for vehicles travelling Southbound speeding is reduced to 5% (or less
than 1 in every 10 vehicles).
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So clearly, the data shows that speed feedback RADAR signs go a long
way toward solving the speeding problems on upper Oswegatchie Road.
And, at a minimum, these speed feedback signs should be seriously
considered as a permanent solution, along with other methods, to reduce
the speeding issues we are experiencing.
Thank you for the opportunity to speak before you and thank you for your
service to our community.
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To: Waterford Police Department
Subject: Request for Targeted Traffic Enforcement on Oswegatchie Road
Dear Chief and Members of the Waterford Police Department,
1am writing as a resident concerned about excessive speeding on Oswegatchie
Road. Many drivers appear to be traveling well above the posted speed limit,
creating safety concerns for residents, pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists using the
roadway.
The speeding is particularly noticeable during [morning commute hours / afternoon
school hours / evening commute hours / weekends), although it occurs at other
times as well. Residents have observed vehicles traveling at speeds that make it
difficult and potentially dangerous for pedestrians to cross the road, access
driveways, or safely use the area.
| respectfully request that the Waterford Police Department consider targeted traffic
enforcement on Oswegatchie Road. Increased patrol presence, periodic speed
enforcement details, and/or the temporary placement of a radar speed display sign
could help reduce speeding and improve safety for everyone who uses the roadway.
It available, | would also appreciate any traffic-speed data the department may have
regarding this section of Oswegatchie Road and information about any process for
requesting a formal traffic study or additional safety measures.
Thank you for your continued service to our community and for your consideration
of this request. | would be grateful for any actions the department can take to
address this concern.
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The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
May 2026
Speed Study: Upper Oswegatchie Road
A speed study was conducted on Oswegatchie Road utilizing speed feedback RADAR signs, in the area of Josan Drive,
which is is a 30 mph zone. Signs were initially set up both northbound and southbound to collect data, with no
speed feedback. The signs were then used in the same locations giving speed feedback, and had 30 mph speed limit
signs attached to them. Speed categories over 30 mph showed decrease with the speed feedback signs
implemented. Northbound traffic went from 57.39% compliance to the 30 mph speed limit to 73.26%. Southbound
traffic went from 73.52% to 83.89% compliance with the 30 mph speed limit.
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The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
May 2026
LINE OF SIGHT ISSUES:
DPW reports they have received the red flashing stop signs for Spithead Road at Daniels Ave. They will be
working with contractors to coordinate where the stop signs will be placed.
DOT RELATED ISSUES.
Letter sent to DOT as an addendum for a previous request to evaluate the intersection of Route 1 at Cross
Road/Spithead Road. DOT responded indicating they are actively working on this request.
DOT contractor has installed 70+ SEAT Bus stop signs throughout Waterford
ENFORCEIVIENT RELATED COMPLAINTS:
Directed enforcement on Oswegatchie Rd. near Josan Dr. in morning and evening hours
Enforcement on Braman Rd. near Susan Terrace, speeding near morning bus stop
Speed sign and enforcement on Gardiners Wood, soccer field exit area
Speed sign hung on Bloomingdale Road near Miller Pond Road, for vehicles traveling in a southwesterly
direction
REQUESTS FOR SIGNS OR CHANGE OF ROADWAY FEATURES:
A complaint brought forward at the May commission meeting, reporting a speeding issue and requesting an
evaluation for a stop sign or speed bumps on Oswegatchie Rd. near Josan Dr. A speed study was conducted
on the 30 mph roadway in response to reported speeding concerns. Without speed feedback, average
vehicle speeds were 28.8 mph northbound and 26.2 mph southbound, with 85th-percentile speeds of 35
mph and 33 mph, respectively. When speed feedback signs were deployed, average speeds decreased to
27.2 mph northbound and 25.5 mph southbound, while 85th-percentile speeds decreased to 33 mph
northbound and 31 mph southbound. The data indicate that average traffic speeds are generally at or below
the posted speed limit and that speed feedback signs provide a measurable reduction in both average and
higher-end vehicle speeds. The speed study indicates that average vehicle speeds are at or below the
posted 30 mph limit and that speed feedback signs further reduce operating speeds. Based on the observed
speed data alone, there is limited engineering justification for reducing the posted speed limit to 25 mph.
Additional data for the speed study is attached below.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
No upcoming events
UPCOMING ROAD CONSTRUCTION WITH CLOSURE:
Nothing to report
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT: 159 Total Traffic Stops
Officer 
Devine #88 
Reed #93 
Total
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59 
62
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69 
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The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
June 2026
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT: 327 Total Traffic Stops
Officer 
Devine #88 
Reed #93 
Rodriguez #79 
Total
Infractions 
10 
75 
31 
116
warnings 
61 
87 
55 
203
misdemeanor 
1 
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Officer Rodriguez was assigned to Traffic June 21, 2026 and worked only 7 days with traffic in June.
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19 additional enforcement patrols lead to an additional 117 traffic stops this month.
LINE OF SIGHT ISSUES:
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Complaint of overgrowth from behind wall at the eastern corner of Susan Terrace and Braman Road. DPW had
previously attempted to make contact, with no luck. 
| spoke with homeowner and they were willing to cut some
of the vegetation back. Some vegetation has been cut back, which has improved the line of sight.
DOT RELATED ISSUES.
- 
Milling and paving started on Route 1 from Route 156 to the New London Line, should be completed before the
end of July.
ENFORCEMENT RELATED COMPLAINTS:
- 
Enforcement on Braman Rd. near Susan Terrace,
- 
Increased enforcement in beach areas due to increased traffic flow
REQUESTS FOR SIGNS OR CHANGE OF ROADWAY FEATURES:
- 
| have reviewed the supporting medical documentation and met with the family of an elementary school-aged
child who is legally blind. The family has requested the installation of blind child warning signs on Laurel Crest
Drive to help alert motorists to the potential presence of the child near the roadway. A Children at Play sign is
currently installed at the entrance to Laurel Crest Drive. One blind child warning sign could be installed at or near
that location for inbound traffic. A second sign could be placed at an appropriate distance beyond the child's
residence to provide advance warning for outbound traffic, consistent with accepted sign placement practices.
- 
| received a request for the installation of Blind Person warning signs on Spithead Road. The request was
submitted by the guardian of an 18-year-old resident who lives at 73 Spithead Road. The guardian advised that
the resident is legally blind and has intellectual disabilities. Supporting medical documentation verifying this
information was provided and has been reviewed. If approved, one sign could be installed to provide advance
warning for approaching traffic in one direction, with a second sign installed at an appropriate advance distance
for traffic approaching from the opposite direction. The exact locations should be determined based on roadway
conditions, available sight distance, and accepted traffic engineering practices.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
- 
Fireworks in New London on July 11, 2026. Officers will be assigned to assist with anticipated high traffic volume
after the fireworks.
UPCOMING ROAD CONSTRUCTION WITH CLOSURE:
- 
Milling and paving started on Route 1 from Route 156 to the New London Line, should be completed before the
end of July.

The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
June 2026
SPEED/TRAFFIC SIGN DEPLOYMENT:
Three solar powered speed signs are currently deployed around town at the below listed locations:
1. 
Great Neck Road (Route 213) southbound at 
3. 
Spithead Road southbound prior to Daniels Ave.
Great Neck School. (25 mph zone) 
(30 mph zone)
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36-40 mph 
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The Waterford Police Department
Traffic Officer Report
June 2026
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THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
‘K-9 Activity Report
June 2026
K-9 Ozzy
Monthly Uses: 0
2026 Uses: 9
K-9 Tico
Monthly Uses: 6
2026 Uses: 20
K-9 Usage
Ozzy
¢ 
On June 10-18, 2026, Officer Genung traveled to Ohio for the
North American Police Work Dog Association (NAPWDA) nation-
al workshop. While at the workshop obtained his “trainer” status.
Tico
¢ 
On June 10, 2026, Officer Surdo and K9 Tico participated in a
demonstration for the Great Neck School Sth grade students.
¢ 
On June 16, 2026, Officer Surdo and K9 Tico assisted the Groton
Town Police Department in a track to locate a male that absconded
from custody for a parole violation from a halfway house.
¢ 
On June 18, 2026, Officer Surdo and K9 Tico was deployed for a
bag search for Waterford High School’s Senior Night Out.
¢ 
On June 21 and 30, 2026, Officer Surdo and K9 Tico assisted sur-
rounding agencies in open air sniff of motor vehicles suspect of pos-
sibly possession narcotics.
Monthly Training
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Monthly K-9 training was conducted on 6/2/2026, 6/16/2026 and 6/30/2026 in
obedience, tracking, article search, building search, area search, narcotics de-
tections, and apprehension work.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Youth Office Activity
Report
June 2026
¢ 
SRO Malbaurn investigated a threatening complaint between two students, it was determined
to be unfounded
¢ 
SRO Malbaurn participated in the Torch Run by giving a ride to special education students so
they could watch the runners
¢ 
SRO Malbaurn attended the Senior Picnic at the town beach, along with several other senior
events
¢ 
SRO Lane taught a class on the dangers of sexting for the 8th grade students
¢ 
SRO Lane assisted with three Q & A sessions, one for each of the incoming fifth grade classes
¢ 
SRO Lane attended the 8th grade dance, picnic at the town beach, and the Field Day
¢ 
SRO Lane and SRO Malbaurn attended the WHS graduation
¢ 
SRO Lane and SRO Malbaurn attended the National Association of School Resource Officer’s
Conference in Reno, NV
¢ 
SRO Winters assisted with lockdown drills at Oswegatchie and Great Neck
¢ 
SRO Winters handled a complaint of a vehicle passing a stopped school bus on Fog Plain Rd
¢ 
SRO Winters attended Field Days at each of the elementary schools
¢ 
SRO Winters attended the graduation ceremonies at each of the elementary schools
The SRO’s continue to tirelessly assist school staff and the students on a daily basis with an limitless range of issues
which occur both inside and outside of school

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
June 2026
In the month of June 2026 the Investigative Services Division worked or assisted with 20
investigations.
Current Active Investigations (28 Cases):
(These numbers do not include assist’s to the Patrol Division)
Homicide-1 
Pistol Permits-10
Burglary-3 
Skimmer—1
Robbery-1! 
Fraud—3
Larceny —2 
Employee Background—1
Narcotics—1 
Stolen Vehicle—1
Juvenile Sex Assault—2 
Untimely—2
Year to Date Statistical Report
Case 
Search 
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Arrests 
Sex
Numbers 
Warrants 
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Assaults’
25 
19 
2 
11 
8
Phone Extract 
Auto Theft 
Burglary 
Unattended 
Robbery
Deaths
16 
1 
2 
5 
1

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Investigative Services
Division
June 2026
June 2026 Updates:
Investigative Services assisted Community Engagement Officer Fredricks with the 2026 Special Olympics
Torch Run by providing transportation for participating officers.
Detective O'Connell was assigned a Community Service Officer Background Investigation for a potential CSO
candidate.
Lieutenant VanOverloop has begun participation in the pilot protocol for Response to Strangulation Incidents
lead by Safe Futures. The first meeting was held at the Waterford Police Department and the group will meet
again at the end of the summer.
Investigator McComic attended a three day training entitled Crime Scene Investigations. This training was put
on by the Sirchie Training Institute and hosted by the Waterford Police Department.
Detective Sergeant Avdevich and Lieutenant VanOverloop attended to one day seminar hosted by the
Connecticut Police Chiefs Association in Farmington, Connecticut.
June 2026 Investigations:
Detective Carroll submitted an arrest warrant for a subject that was in violation of the Sex Offender Registry
address notification requirements. This case is pending.
After a months long investigation lead by Detective Bonkowski, Investigative Services along with Patrol, the
Adult Probation and the Regional State of Connecticut Drug Task Force executed a search and seizure warrant
in regards to drug activity at a residence in Waterford. The search warrant resulted in locating a large quantity
of differing illegal drugs as well as the arrest of two male subjects.
Investigator McComic responded to a residence in Waterford for the report of an attempted suicide where the
male subject, who later succumbed to his injuries, used a legally registered firearm. Subsequently the court
system granted a Risk Protection Order and Risk Protection Warrant in regards to the subject’s legally registered
firearms and pistol permit. These items were legally seized from the residence for safe keeping.
Detective Bonkowski responded to a residence in Waterford for a report of an untimely passing of a thirty-eight
year old male. It was reported that the male suffered from numerous medical issues. The case is pending
though non suspicious at this time.
Investigative Services responded to a report of an untimely death of an elderly male from a residence in
Waterford. The case appears to be non suspicious in nature, but is awaiting a report from the Medical
Examiners Office after it was determined that the male had recently fallen previously within the last week.
Investigative Services assisted Patrol with two elderly scams; one in which a male victim was convinced to cash
in his life insurance checks and then deposit them into another account. The second was a male scammed into
taking the proceeds from selling his residence and depositing them into an account he believed belonged to a
person that was interested in him.
An update to a case involving the burglaries of homes of residents of Asian decent. This agency was notified by
the Connecticut State Lab of a DNA hit providing a potential suspect. This case is continuing to be investigated
by Detective O’Connell.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
INTEGRITY J
TRAINING REPORT
JUNE 2026
New Officer Updates
Hiring Process: The Waterford Police Department continues it’s efforts in
recruiting and hiring. Training is holding an active hiring process to fill three cur-
rent vacancies.
Recruit Status: Recruit Morgan is continuing his Field Training and is currently
in Phase 4 doing 100% of the work.

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
TRAINING REPORT
JUNE 2026
Officer Luce, Sergeant Firmin, and Officer Winakor at-
tended a four-day police mountain bike training hosted
here at the police department that was taught by Of-
ficer Bellos and Detective Carroll. This training is de-
signed to give officers all the training they need to be-
come bike certified. This involves bike maintenance,
many hours riding the bicycle, as well as obstacle cours-
es and various drills just to name a few.
Lieutenant Farrior and Officer Surdo conducted an in-
house ATV training for six of our officers. This training
was designed to be a familiarization training for officers
to learn how to operate and utilize the ATV’s safely.
They also learned the common trails and paths in town
that we get frequent ATV complaints on.
Sergeant Firmin conducted an in-house marine patrol mate training with Officer
Ewing, Officer Suplita, and Officer Colkos. This training is meant to get officers
qualified and trained on how to be a mate on the police department’s boat. Offic-
ers were trained on how to help a captain, the basic functions of the boat, the area
that the boat patrols in the water, as well as how to save boaters who have gone
overboard just to name a few.
Officer Mack attended a two-day Advanced Roadside Impaired Driving Enforce-
ment (ARIDE) training that was hosted at the Connecticut Police Academy in
Meriden, CT. This is a mandatory training for all officers to receive prior to ob-
taining their recertification. ARIDE training goes in depth about drugged and im-
paired driving, as well as conducting various Standardized Field Sobriety Tests.
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Support Services Report
June 2026
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The records department was pleased to wel-
Records Activity
Ail
23
come new Data Technician II Gina McKittrick to
FOI Requests 
the team. She has begun training and learning
the various systems (RMS, department proce-
Warrants
47 
dures, and daily responsibilities). This collective
Phone Calls
hands on training (with assistance from Valerie
Walk in Assists 
54
Clark and Ashley Kuvent) will help her building
Background Checks 
2 
=50%
the knowledge and experience needed to pro-
Protective Orders 
vide proficient service to the community.
Office TaskingiKeduess: 
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InJune the records department was served with
Case Erasures 
a subpoena for a dual arrest domestic violence
DCF Requests 
case. This involved the review of over 9 hours of
Court Requests 
BWC footage from the five responding officers
and the follow-up investigation. The review of
Abstracts
all BWC footage, reports, documents, and pho-
Video Requests 
tographs took several days to complete and was
Reports Accepted 
a collaboration between records and the states
attorneys office.
CISS Arrest Packets
Fingerprints
CSO Activity
Adult Arrests 
Pistol Permits
Juvenile Arrests 
0 
Employment 
17
Miscellaneous
Firearms Transfers
Pistol Permits Issued 
8 
Peddler/Precious Permits 
0
Warrant Follow Ups
Walk In Complaints

Patrol Report
Commissioners Activity Report
June 2026
Increased Speed Enforcement
During the month of June, the Patrol Division, along with the Traffic
Unit, were tasked with increased speed enforcement throughout town.
Despite being down one officer in the Traffic Unit for three weeks in
June, the entire agency had a total of 864 traffic stops. The stops
resulted in an agency total of 162 infractions, 527 written warnings,
138 verbal warnings, and 24 Summonses. This was the second
greatest amount of stops in a month over the last twelve months, with
the greatest amount being in April.
Patrol Calls for Service
Monthly Snap Shot:
Social Media Post Leads to Identification of Suspect
On 06/03/26 Officer Gorman took a larceny complaint at Ace
Hardware which involved the theft of $1,127 worth of tools. The theft
occurred two days prior and they were able to provide CCTV footage
of the theft. Officer Gorman was able to capture a still photo of the
suspect from the footage and it was posted to the WPD Facebook
page. Officer Gorman quickly received numerous responses regarding
her identity and was subsequently able to obtain a warrant for her
arrest.
On 06/03/26 12 members of WPD ran in the annual Special Olympics Torch Run
Total Service Calls 
1684
Case Numbers 
136
Arrests 
67
Juvenile Arrests 
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Larcenies 
2!
Bus. Walkthroughs 
351
Domestic Violence 
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Investigations
Traffic Crash 
52
DUI Investigations 
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EDP/Welfare 
9
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School Checks 
47
Motor Vehicle 
864
Stops
Written Warnings 
527
mtg 
Infractions 
162
Verbal Warnings 
138
>| MV Summons 
24
169
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Patrol Report
Assist to NLPD- Shooting Suspect Captured
On 06/13/26 during the midnight shift our officers learned that the New London Police Department was
searching for a vehicle and suspect that was previously involved in a shooting in their city. Over a period of
a few days, NLPD had made several attempts to stop the vehicle, however it engaged them in a pursuit each
time. On that night, they briefly chased it, however it traveled the wrong way over the Gold Star Bridge and
they broke off the chase. Flock license plate reader cameras revealed that the vehicle traveled from New
London, to Groton, to Stonington, and then to Norwich. Officer Sabilia took a post on Route 32 because he
suspected the vehicle might return to New London. He subsequently located the vehicle and followed it
from a distance. Knowing that the vehicle would likely flee if he attempted to stop it, he opted to follow it
ata distance. He observed it turn down a side street by the Coast Guard Academy. He knew there was no
other outlet, so he took a post and requested backup. After the arrival of backup he located the vehicle and
suspect in a gated lot on the Coast Guard Academy property. The suspect was detained and later taken into
custody by New London Police without incident.
Collaboration and Flock Cameras Lead to Multiple Arrests
On 06/22/26 Officer Ramos took a larceny complaint from Ollie’s which involved the theft of $229 worth of
merchandise. The suspect fled the scene prior to her arrival. Officer Ramos obtained surveillance footage
of the suspect and his vehicle. During dayshift on 06/24/26 Officer Winakor took a larceny complaint at
Lowes which involved the theft of $133.77 worth of merchandise and the suspect fled the scene prior to his
arrival. Through information sharing within the department, the officers learned that it was the same suspect
and vehicle in both larcenies. The vehicle was subsequently entered into the Flock system. During evening
shift on 06/24/26 a Flock license plate reader camera alerted officers that the vehicle was on Route 85. Sgt
Epps subsequently located the vehicle and stopped it. Officers Ramos and Winakor were subsequently able
to positively identify the suspect and will be preparing warrants for his arrest for the Ollie’s and Lowes
thefts. During the course of the stop, it was learned the suspect and another passenger were in possession of
Crack Cocaine and drug paraphernalia. Both subjects were subsequently taken into custody and charged
accordingly.
On 06/17/26 six members of WPD played in the annual end of school year basketball game with students and staff at the Waterford Country School.

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Animal Control
Report
June 2026
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ACO Ryan and Percy attended several
community events including the grand
opening of the Montville Animal Control
Facility.
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This month the ACOs responded to multi-
ple calls for help with both baby ducks in
distress as well as baby raccoons in dis-
tress. In all of these calls the babies were
reunited with their mother and released
back into the wild.
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Anolder cat was rescued with a serious
injury to his mouth. 
He was seen by a
veterinarian but due to the severity of
the injuries he was euthanized. 
Waterford 
ee
Calls for Service 
81 
4G
After Hour Call Outs 
3 
4
Tickets Issued 
0
Warnings Issued 
0 
0
Dog Bites 
2; 
3
Animals Redeemed 
13 
4
Animals Adopted 
8 
2
Animals DOA 
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0
Euthanized 
0 
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Total Processed 
28 
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Money Taken In 
$45 
$170
i) [Donations 
$10 
$40
"Speaking for those who have no voice"

THE WATERFORD POLICE DEPARTMENT
Community Engagement Report
June 2026
Internship: Intern Gordy shadowed SRO Officer Winters and Day Shift Patrol. He had exit
interviews with Chief Ferland and Ofc. Fredricks. Attended his intern class presentation.
Domestic Violence Follow-ups: Conducted 6 follow-ups with DV victims.
K-9 Officer Hodges: Visited New London Superior Court and Stop & Shop. Assisted
Delaware State Police in starting their facility dog program. Went to Camp Harkness
Community Day. Hodges interacted with a Quaker Hill Student during a medical
emergency. Helped advertise Waterford Town Clerk’s Office Dog License Month.
Recruiting: Organized a professional photographer to take pictures of police vehicles and
K-9s for recruitment advertisement.
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Advance Services Programs: One new registrant added to the program.
Interaction with Youth Services: Spoke to the WHS Criminal Justice Class about police
profiling and community policing. Attended Middle School Q&As at Quaker Hill School
and Oswegatchie School, field days at all 3 Waterford elementary schools and The
Friendship School, Waterford High School’s Wellness Fair, Youth Promise Pizza Party at
Oswegatchie School, graduation ceremonies at all 5 Waterford schools, Clark Lane Middle
School 8t' Grade Picnic, Waterford High School Senior Beach Day, and Oswegatchie
School's Pep Rally. Provided Oswegatchie Second Graders a tour of the police department.
Created a school bus safety advertisement for to be in Waterford Parks & Rec’s Fall
Booklet. Attended Waterford Country School Farm Fundraiser Event.
Torch Run: Organized Officers and WHS Unified Students to participate in event to raise
awareness for the CT Special Olympics. Raised over $1,500 for the Adopt-A-Mile Program.
Participated in the Final Leg of the Torch Run.
Officer Wellness: Organized a basketball game between Waterford Police Officers and
Waterford Country School staff/students. Hodges visited Waterford Dispatch. Hodges
interacted with attendees at a Waterford PD Pinning Ceremony.
Coffee with a Cop: Organized an event where first responders and citizens have causal
conversations at the Library. Free coffee and donuts were provided.
Interaction with Senior Services: Visited Greentree Manor.
Interaction with Youth Services: Visited Camp Dash multiple times during the first week
of camp.