Update at 3:50 p.m.
Mayor Maturo just released this public statement on reports that former Stamford Police Chief Brent Larrabee has been chosen as the new acting head of the East Haven Police:
Since Chief Gallo resigned on Friday, I have reached out to many people to discuss the future of the East Haven Police Department, including the possible appointment of an interim Chief. I fully understand the desire of the public in general and our citizens in particular to have information, especially with regard to our Police Department. I expect to have more to share early next week and will not be commenting further until that time.
Update at 2:10 p.m.
Mayor Maturo reportedly told The New Haven Register's that he has "been having fluid discussions" regarding choosing a new acting chief. And that he will not be "confirming or denying" reports about Larrabee.
The Register added however, that one law enforcement source said Larrabee could be sworn in as East Haven's chief as early as Tuesday, with the announcement likely coming on Monday.
Update at 1:40 p.m.
When contacted by East Haven Patch, a representative with the said Mayor Joseph Maturo Jr will not be commenting on the news regarding the appointment of a new acting chief at this time.
And that when the administration is ready to pass along a comment or more information to the press, they will let us know.
Original Story (1:08 p.m.)
The will soon have a new interm chief, according to a report just posted by the Hartford Courant.
According to Courant reporter Dave Altimar, former Stamford Police Chief Brent Larrabee has been tapped by the town to take over running the embattled department on an interim basis while it continues its search for a new permanent head.
East Haven Deputy Chief John Mannion has been running the department's day-to-day operations since Leonard Gallo , following of four East Haven Police officers for of Latino residents and others.
Larrabee served as Stamford's police chief from 2005 until 2010. He currently lives in Florida, according to The Courant.
Maybe it's just me, but I would like to see a comment at least saying, "calls to town hall were not returned in regard to this matter" or "officials would only say...." or anything that confirms or leaves to question the accuracy of the story. Otherwise, isn't it just hearsay, even if coming from another media source? We are not the Village Voice here, are we? just asking....
http://www.stamfordadvocate.com/local/article/Police-chief-departs-with-warning-315665.php was he ever a street cop? just wondering. i wanted joe to bring in chief wiggum.
The hardest thing to believe is that the Register actually would PRINT it. I would have expected some tale about how he got trained on Latino affairs while cruising South Beach with the Mayor during one of his supposed "many" trips down there. Don't worry though, within the next fifteen minutes this thread will be chocked-full of negative responses. What I like to call, Shillery!
Let's drop the Taco bit! It's getting stale to say the least! if you can't handle the fact that people do make errors when they are under the gun, shows you are what you call yourself on this Patch.and also a very antagonistic person...and an avid trouble maker! If you live in this town, you are creating what people desire to stop but you don't take the hint, nor do you try and help this town overcome what others have done to bring the town down! The world constantly revolves around mistakes and you are by no means even close to perfect.
Now I callin all Mayors from on now town hall tenant cause we dont want em thinkin they own the place. As far Taco Joe, sorry be that there is gonna stick to him like a fly on pie. Folks will never forget how we made the international press. They be tellin their grandkids bout it. Thats the way it is.
mistakes are very costly to the tax payers in this town. I think you are hallucinating and acting like a child and you know not when to stop. Your accent is b.s. The former mayor also made headlines across the country with her unlady-like mouth, swearing and attitude. A mayor who showed her true colors! That too will stick like tape which at times, would be also be a good item for the use of your mouth!
I would also like to know Larrabee's poice background, did he start off as an administrator like Esserman did? Was he ever a patrolman? Since Malloy is the one who hired Larrabee in Stamford, there is a possibility the mayor received a "suggestion" from Hartford. The Mayor hosed everyone when he hired Gallo, and from the looks of things there is no recovering from it. Get your wallets open and order some learn to speak spanish language cds.
http://www.thepoliceexecutive.com/issue/TBK26.pdf
If there is anyone out there who has not read this article, you should read it and read it now!!!!
Jack Stacey