South Windsor Police Department PIO

Good morning #SW06074. We are starting to see more e-bikes on our roadways and in our parks. Attached is a graphic explaining the current laws regarding e-bikes. As a reminder, only Class 1 (pedal assist, max. speed 20 MPH) are allowed on bicycle or multi-use trails or paths.

Good morning #SW06074. Attached is the news release for Thursday, April 9th, 2026.

Good morning #SW06074. Attached is the news release for Tuesday, April 7th, 2026.

Good morning #SW06074. Attached is the news release for Monday, April 6th, 2026.

Good morning #SW06074. Attached is the news release for Friday, April 3rd, 2026.

Most importantly, PSD Rossignol has been a true friend and brother to all of us. He will be dearly missed! Congrats and enjoy your retirement, Gary! (3/3).

PSD Rossignol worked all three shifts during his career and dispatched tens of thousands of service calls related to police, fire, and emergency medical services. He was also one of the original members of the Regional Incident Dispatch (RID) Team (2/3).

Good morning #SW06074. Please join us in congratulating Public Safety Dispatcher Gary Rossignol # 747, who is retiring today after 25 years of dedicated service to the Town of South Windsor (1/3).

Good morning #SW06074. Attached is the news release for Thursday, April 2nd, 2026.

Good afternoon #SW06074. Today marks the start of Autism Acceptance Month, focusing on fostering understanding and support for autistic individuals. Officers have been authorized to wear this specialty patch in April to raise awareness for families of individuals with autism.

Good morning #SW06074 Attached is a snapshot of some of our more prevalent calls for service for March:

Good morning #SW06074. Attached is the news release for Wednesday, April 1st, 2026.

Good afternoon #SW06074. Congrats to Corporal Johnson and his partner, Justin, who took home 2nd place at the Teen Center's 1st Annual Billiards Tournament over the weekend!

Good morning #SW06074. Attached is the news release for Monday, March 30th, 2026.

Good morning #SW06074. Attached is the news release for Friday, March 27th, 2026.

Good morning #SW06074. Attached is the news release for Thursday, March 26th, 2026.

The cab left the scene, and the pedestrian was transported to Hartford Hospital with apparent non-life-threatening injuries. If you have any information on this incident, please contact Ofc. Lamagna at 860-644-2551 or at madison.lamagna@southwindsor-ct.gov (2/2).

***Request for Witnesses*** This morning (03/24/26) at 5:44 AM, SWPD was dispatched to the Route 5 and I-291 eastbound off-ramp for reports of a red tractor cab with no trailer, that struck a pedestrian, knocking her to the ground (1/2).

Good morning #SW06074. Attached is the news release for Monday, March 23rd, 2026.

Good morning #SW06074. Attached is the news release for Friday, March 20th, 2026.