Hearst Connecticut Media file photo. Old Saybrook cop arrested after allegedly using police system to OLD SAYBROOK A local police officer who investigators say told a dispatcher he was "gaming" for a date when he requested a woman's license plate Theres no way to take on the legacy of mass incarceration other than to undo it, one step at a time. The Day introduces the new Job Description podcast, Introducing Job Description with Rick Koster, UPDATED: Police identify woman killed in Groton crash, Meet the students who led the Connecticut College protests, Former congressional candidate admits to painting doors at state Capitol, How local high school students are and arent taught financial literacy. He contacted her on Instagram because he said he doesnt use Facebook. This is a carousel. Old Saybrook citizens must be assured that they can trust their police department not only to provide superior traditional and nontraditional law enforcement services every day, but that they can also trust their police department to maintain high standards, swiftly address internal matters and possess the ability to properly police our own, Spera said in the statement. Shortly after the women left the store with their purchases, Zarbo texted the woman's license plate to a dispatchers personal cellphone, the warrant stated. Frequency License Type Tone Alpha Tag Description Mode Tag; 155.370: KCA662: RM: 114.8 PL: Mtown PD 1: Police 1 - Radio Backup: FMN: Law Dispatch: WebOld Saybrook, CT 06475 CLOSED NOW 3. Old Saybrook _ The police department announced Wednesday night that it has charged Patrolman Joshua Zarbo, with third-degree computer crime, a felony, after they say he accessed a state database to obtain a 21-year-old womans personal information and then contacted her on Instagram. Forums - interceptradio.com Police Chief Michael Spera said he also agreed with the attorneys letter. It was higher than in 34.7% U.S. cities. The Old Saybrook Police Department takes our responsibility to ensure that Department employees are adhering to workplace expectations and the law very seriously, said Chief Michael Spera, in a news release announcing Zarbos arrest. At the meeting on Monday, Commissioner Carl Von Dassel, a Republican, said he agreed with the attorneys findings. Welcome to Old Saybrook, CT, where the Connecticut River meets the Long Island Sound. We are one of the oldest towns in the state, incorporated on July 8,1854. We have a long history dating back to 1635, when we began as an independent colony known as the Saybrook Plantation. Old Saybrook citizens must be assured that they can trust their Police Department not only to provide superior traditional and nontraditional law enforcement services every day, but that they can also trust their Police Department to maintain high standards, swiftly address internal matters, and possess the ability to properly police our own.. WebPolice Services News & Announcements. Arnold Gold / Hearst Connecticut Media. Zarbo can also be seen blocking his body worn camera during the incident and told investigators he regularly removes or blocks his camera when sending private text messages he does not want to be recorded.. She then asked her husband to check in with the woman by text, according to the warrant. 46.18 Old Saybrook. Sound Bites: Racist flyers roils Rocky Hill - wshu.org Old Saybrook has released agreements that show the town settled two separate lawsuits involving the Police Department for a total of $190,000.