ChiefReichard@nlpdct

Wishing a very Happy Memorial Day to everyone. Memorial Day is the day of national remembrance dedicated to all those who died serving the United States of America. We do not know them all but we owe them all.

Great NL youth event today at the NL Elks Lodge 360. Rain or shine, NL is always up for a worthy event! Thank you to everyone who participated!

NLPD Recruitment.....We come from different places, have diverse backgrounds, & unique life experiences. Above all, we’re part of our NL community. Join us, make a difference & be part of change. Ref. our FB page facebook.com/NewlondonPolice for details. Closing date - 6/18/21 @ 3p.m.

Fatal MVA on 5/21 @ 1:40am @ Pequot Ave & Glenwood Ave. Both PD & FD responded. Operator pronounced deceased @ scene. ID of driver not being released @ this time. ISD & Accident re-construction team investigating accident. Anyone w/info is asked to call PD @ (860) 447-1481.

On 5/10/21, NLPD personnel packed 2 bikes into our transport van & presented them to two neighborhood youth, Alex & Lemaine. These types of interactions are what, we hope, will continue to build strong, positive, relationships w/our community . fb.watch/5t6WqAICKh/

Structure Fire/Arson Investigation @ 10 Rosemary St., on 5/11/21. No injuries reported. Fire Marshal’s office & PD working to determine cause & origin. NLPD looking for 32-year-old Timothy Settles, as a person of interest to be questioned. Anyone w/info contact NLPD.

#wfsb @NLFD AND POLICE hold news conference we’re streaming live about morning house fire Rosemary St

Officers Soccio and Benway along with Academy Recruit Munsch provide bicycles to Alex and Larmaine on Mountain Ave in New London. Thanks BikeNL!! NLPD your partner in the community!!

On 5/6/21 NLPD narcotics officers served a narcotics related S/S warrant. Officers located & seized 50. 2 grams of Marijuana, 19.4 grams crack cocaine, 3 grams of powder cocaine, misc. drug paraphernalia, & $24,049 U.S. currency. Reference our FB page facebook.com/NewlondonPolice.

Join in & enjoy NL’s “Eat in the Street” event on 5/5, lower Bank St. (b/t Tilley St. & State St.). Area closed to m/v traffic. For more info, visit downtownnewlondonassociation.com. Events planned for 6/2, 7/7, 8/8, & 9/1. No Parking in area starting @ 3pm. Parking violations enforced.

For your review, our April 2021 monthly STAT sheet. Please call us if you need us! “Your Partner in the Community”

NLPD is always here to help out....we are Your Partner in the community!!

On 4/27 @ 6:15am, police responded to a suspicious. M/V call. During contact, the operator drove off dragging an officer for a distance. Suspects subsequently caught. The officer sustained non-life threatening injuries. Two arrests made. Ref our FB page facebook.com/NewlondonPolice.

North Frontage Road from Rte 32 closed due to crash. Tractor trailer carrying manure overturned and leaking! Please use alternative routes.

When you’ve been drinking don’t get behind the wheel!! Luckily only minor injuries...

Detective Andrew Faggio New Haven Police Department class of 1988. RIP to our brother who lost his life in the line of duty. You’ll always be with us!!

Met Marty Dadio(left) and Chris Kenney (right) when we were just kids entering the New Haven Police academy April 25, 1988. Been great friends since! Happy Anniversary NHPD class of ‘88

Neighbor located this while cleaning up his property. Knowing I’m the Chief he knocks on my door. Closer inspection by trained eye found it to be inert. What a start to my Friday. New London Police Your Partner in the Community!!

Nat'l Drug Take Initiative (Drive Thru – Event) April 24, 2021 (9:00AM–1:00PM) NLPD (Rear Parking Lot) 5 Gov. Winthrop Blvd. Nat'l initiative for public to surrender pharmaceutical controlled substances & other medications to L/E officers for destruction.