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The New Canaan Police Department held a ceremony at Town Hall on Wednesday to mark the promotions of three of its officers—Lt. Aaron LaTourette, Sgt. Daniel Guilino, and Sgt. George Caponera. Hosted by Chief John DiFederico, the ceremony was attended by the officers’ families, friends and fellow members of the police department. DiFederico said the ceremony was a chance to focus on the positive side of being a member of the NCPD.
Two of New Canaan’s finest have been promoted within the Police Department, officials said Tuesday. Sgt. Aaron LaTourette’s promotion to lieutenant recently was approved by the Police Commission in a special meeting and took effect Aug. 1, while Officer George Caponera’s promotion to sergeant will take effect Sept. 1, according to a press release issued by the New Canaan Police Department.
The following letters of appreciation for New Canaan Police officers were shared by Chief Leon Krolikowski at the Police Commission’s March and April meetings. ***
Officers George Caponera and Sebastian Obando
Dear Chief and John,
The Monday crew wanted to express our thanks to Officer [George] Caponera and Officer [Sebastian] Obando for their invaluable help yesterday. We had a critical patient who needed immediate care and transport to the rig and the officers initiated and assisted patient care. The officers also helped move several vehicles to allow the rig a quick egress. We were fortunate to work alongside this team yesterday and want them to know their actions were greatly valued.
—Kaitlyn Lowe, NC EMS (March 30)
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Animal Control Officer Allyson Halm
Good afternoon Chief—
I just wanted to take a moment to let you know that once again [Animal Control Officer] Allyson [Halm] has done a great job on the Palmer case.
Police Chief Leon Krolikowski shared the following letters of appreciation for New Canaan Police Department officers and staff at the Jan. 15 Police Commission meeting. ***
Leon Krolikowski and the New Canaan Police Department
“Just a quick note to let you know that your work and that the officers in the department are most appreciated and do not go unnoticed. I was thinking especially of the first responders from Tuesday’s terrible situation on North Wilton Road. My grandfather was a police officer in Rye, as I think I’ve told you in the past.
The state Superior Court on April 27 authorized the eviction of a Millport Avenue woman and two men from a New Canaan Housing Authority unit. ***
Buckle up: From May 21 to June 3, New Canaan Police will join a statewide a “Click It or Ticket” seatbelt enforcement campaign. ***
A locally owned company called Sports Media Properties LLC purchased the 2,000-square-foot, red barn-looking office building at 191 Elm St. downtown, behind the DEANE showroom, for $1.3 million, according to a property transfer recorded May 1 in the Town Clerk’s office. ***
The town on April 25 issued an after-the-fact permit to demolish a pool at 53 Alan Lane.