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Rules and Regulations

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Name of Investigated: Brockett, Robert S. Badge No.: 0250
Case Status: Sustained Date of Complaint: 06/08/2017 Report Date: 08/17/2017 Report Time: 12:25
ATTACHMENTS:
STATEMENTS TELETYPE PHOTOGRAPHS SKETCH MAP OTHER EVIDENCE
OFFICER SUPERVISOR ROLE SHIFT FORCETYPE OF FOPRCE PURSUIT DISCHARG
Montagna Jr, Frank A. O B Detectives Days
PEOPLE INVOLVED
Accused: , East Haven Police Department

Reporting Party: Lieutenant Frank Montagna, East Haven Police Department
Reporting Party: Lieutenant Joseph Murgo, East Haven Police Department
Witness: Captain Cossette, Meriden Police Department
Witness: Lieutenant George Delmastro, Meriden Police Department
Witness: Sergeant Jeff Herget, Meriden Police Department
Witness: Sergeant Chris Fry, Meriden Police Department
Witness: Sergeant John Mennone, Meriden Police Department
Reporting Party:
Reporting Party: Master Sergeant Michael Gregory, CID MCB Camp Pendleton, CA
APPLICABLE RULES/REGULATIONS
Policies and Procedures No. 201.4 Code of Conduct
VI. PROCEDURES A ACTS OF GOOD CONDUCT (Page 3)

J. Contact with Other Law Enforcement Agencies (Page 6)
1. If a member is cited, involved in conduct which results in a police response, or is considered a
suspect involving criminal conduct, the involved member shall notify his or her commanding officer in
writing as soon as practicable, but in no case later than the next business day.
2. When a member has negative contact with any other law enforcement agency while off-duty involving
criminal conduct or is cited for a moving violation, the involved member shall notify their immediate
supervisor by verbal communication no later than the members next work day.
VII. PROCEDURES B - ACTS OF MISCONDUCT (Page 8)

A. The following acts shall constitute official misconduct. Any violations of the East Haven Police
Department Code of Conduct, Policies, Procedures, Rules, Regulations, Directives, or Orders will
INVESTIGATOR SIGNATURE INVESTIGATOR I.D. REPORT DATE SUPERVISOR SIGNATURE SUPERVISOR I.D. APPROVAL DATE
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subject the member to discipline in accordance with the Town and Department disciplinary
procedures and the collective bargaining agreement.
1. Unbecoming Conduct
a. Any willful action or conduct which impedes the Departments efforts to achieve its goals, values, or
beliefs as stated in the mission statement and code of ethics, brings discredit on the Department, or
impairs the operation or efficiency of the Department or any member.
b. Dishonesty. This includes

1) Giving false, deliberately inaccurate, incorrect, or incomplete testimony in any official proceeding.
2) Making false statements, oral or written, that are deliberately inaccurate, incorrect, incomplete or
misleading, or a deliberate, material omission in the conduct of official duties.
17. Compromising an Administrative Case (Page 11)

a. Interfering with or impeding an active Internal Affairs investigation.
Policies and Procedures No. 208.2 Internal Affairs Officer and Complaints
D. The Internal Affairs Officer Duties and Responsibilities (Page 7)

2. Formal Investigations
b. All members of the Department are to fully cooperate with the Internal Affairs Officer, including
truthfully answering all inquiries relating to an investigation, appearing for an interview when
requested, and providing all requested documents and evidence.
Policies and Procedures No. 211.3 -- Off-Duty Powers and Responsibilities
G. Whenever an officer finds him or herself involved in any of the following incidents while in an off-duty
capacity, the officer shall make notification to an on-duty supervisor as soon as practicable. (Page 4)
7. Any judicial order, such as a protective or restraining order for domestic violence, is entered against
an officer.
8. An officer is named as the defendant in or accused of an act of domestic violence.
H. When an officer is involved in any of the situations described in this directive, the officer is to make
notification to the department as soon as practical to do so. The notification shall be handled as follows.
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1. The officer shall notify his or her immediate supervisor, or in their absence the on-duty shift
commander. (Page 5)
Policies and Procedures No. 214.2 -- Brady Disclosures
I. PURPOSE (Page 1)
A. The purpose of this directive is to set forth the policies and procedures of the East Haven Police
Department regarding properly fulfilling the reporting and testimonial requirements mandated under U.S.
Supreme Court decisions including Brady v. Maryland 373 U.S. 83 (1963) and Giglio v. U.S. 405 U.S.
150 (1972) and their progeny.
V. PROCEDURES (Page2)
A. Affirmative Duty to Report
1. This department shall exercise due diligence to ensure that material of possible Brady relevance is
made available to the States Attorneys Office.
2. The Department shall track and maintain records of all officers who have been determined to have
been deceptive or untruthful in any legal proceeding, Internal Affairs investigation, or other
investigation. EHPD shall make these records available to prosecutors.
6. Officers whose history regarding integrity, honesty, credibility, veracity, and related matters that
has negative bearing on their professional reputation may be subject to Brady disclosure
requirements.
8. Examples of Brady material that may be subject to disclosure by this Department include, but may not
be limited to, the following. (Page 3)
a. An officers untruthfulness and dishonesty.
SUMMARY
On June 7, 2017, Deputy Chief Naccarato advised me that he was informed by Sergeant DeCrosta that
was on June 6, 2017 at her residence in CT for a
Chief Naccarato further advised me that Lieutenant Frank Montagna completed a
Department Review (DR) report #1700000478 upon receiving the report of the from a supervisor of the
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Meriden Police Department (MPD).
On June 7, 2017, Deputy Chief Naccarato ordered me to conduct an Internal Affairs Investigation.
ACTION TAKEN
On June 7, 2017, I reviewed Lieutenant Montagna's DR report. Lieutenant Montagna wrote the following DR.
[DR BEGINS]
On 06/07/2017 while working as shift commander on the evening shift at approximately 2340 hrs I received a
phone call from notifying me that she was getting and that a
Lieutenant from Meriden PD will be calling. A short time later I received a phone call from Lt Delmastro from the
Meriden PD informing me that and two others at the residence were being for
disorderly conduct under family violence. He informed me that her weapons are here at the East Haven Police
Department due to the fact she is on military leave. I then notified my superiors of this information.
was released from the scene on a and responded to the East Haven Police where she
turned over three firearms. Two issued duty weapons and one personal off duty pistol which was a Keltec 9mm
pistol. stated that is all the firearms she has access too. Upon checking the CT weapons data
base it was discovered that her and her ex-boyfriend who was also a police officer and not involved in this
incident had bought the same exact gun approximately two months apart back in 2002. Some time ago when
they were together the guns were accidentally switched and each other wound up with the others without
knowing such. The next morning Detective DeCrosta made contact with her ex-boyfriend and it was learned he
had possession of the firearm and that he was unaware that they had accidentally been switched. This error
was corrected and the firearms were exchanged. All three guns were accounted for and logged into the
evidence room. No others were registered to My superiors are aware of the situation and said
incident was forwarded to them.
[DR ENDS]
On June 7, 2017, I made contact with Sergeant Chris Fry who is assigned in the Internal Affairs Unit of MPD.
Sergeant Fry confirmed that and her husband were on the night of
June 6, 2017 for
Upon speaking with Sergeant Fry, he advised me that due to MPD policies and
procedures regarding the off duty who is a police officer, they have to notify the
agency that the is employed by. I explained to Sergeant Fry that I was assigned as the Internal
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Affairs Officer for East Haven Police Department (EHPD) and that I was conducting an official inquiry to the
facts. Sergeant Fry advised me that due to the off duty , that I could request any and all
reports and Axon body camera videos for an administrative investigation. I advised Sergeant Fry that I would
make an appointment to speak with him and Lieutenant Delmastro who made I was provided a copy
of Lieutenant Delmastro's initial report which confirmed being June 6,
2017 for the above listed
On June 7, 2017, I conducted a records check via COLLECT/NCIC to ascertain the conditions of release (File
20 orders) issued by MPD for (CT message #7163502) and (CT Message
#7163515). Both and had the same conditions issued to them. Both orders were no contact
and listed the following in the miscellaneous field (CT 01, CT 03, CT 05, Do not use or possess a dangerous
weapon, intoxicant or controlled substance).
CT01 - Do not assault, threaten, abuse, harass, follow, interfere with, or stalk the protected person.
CT03 - Stay away from the home of the protected person and wherever the protected person shall reside.
CT05 - Refrain from having any contact in any manner with the Protected Person.
Both orders had an expiration date of June 7, 2017 which was the date of their schedued court appearance.
Upon conducting the COLLECT/NCIC records check, it was revealed that had an entry in the
State Police Records Check (SPRC)/ State Police Suspension Check (SPSC) computer database. The
SPRC/SPSC showed
On June 7, 2017, I reviewed personnel file, which revealed that she
In the report it is
written that both and have one child in common and have been together for approximately
nine (9) years.
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On the night of June 6, 2017, Lieutenant Montagna seized Department issued guns and personal gun
for safekeeping due to her domestic violence Lieutenant Montagna learned that
owned the same type of personal handgun while entering the serial number into COLLECT/NCIC and it
appears that somehow they accidentally had switched them at one time. On June 7, 2017, I spoke with
and I advised him we had his handgun and I made arrangments to meet with him. Sergeant DeCrosta
and I met with in Meriden, CT. I then exchanged handgun, which was a KelTec 9 mm
handgun model #P11 with serial number and he signed the property form. I then took possession of
KelTec 9mm handgun model #P11 with serial number and it was later placed into the EHPD
property room for safe keeping.
On June 7, 2017, at approximately 1805 hours, I was able to view the File 20 Protective Orders via
COLLECT/NCIC. The two orders were issued to and by GA #7-Meriden, CT.
was issued a protective order as the subject with CT message #7164201 and
as the protectee. This order did not list an expiration date. The order indicated that had to
adhere to the following conditions:
CT14 - Respondent may return to the protecteed person's home one time with police to retrieve belongings.
CT15 - If the protected person has moved out of the home of the respondent, the respondent shall permit the
protected person to return to the respondent's home on one occasion, with police, to retrieve the protected
person's belongings.
CTF - Surrender or transfer all firearms or ammunition.
This order did not list an expiration date. The order indicated that had to
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On June 8, 2017, Deputy Chief Naccarato met with . Deputy Chief Naccarato informed
that she was suspended with pay effective immediately due to her
Deputy Chief Naccarato provided a written notice of such on Department letterhead. Both
Deputy Chief Naccarato and signed this letter on June 8, 2017. Due to
suspension, she surrendered all department issued equipment in accordance with department policies.
On June 11, 2017 at 0617 hours, Captain Cossette of the MPD called the EHPD and spoke with Lieutenant
Murgo who was the on duty shift commander. Captain Cossette notifed Lieutenant Murgo that
On June 11, 2017 at 0621 hours, Deputy Chief Naccarato was advised by Lieutenant Murgo that he received a
phone call from MPD that w
On June 11, 2017, Lieutenant Murgo completed a DR report #1700000491 regarding notification from MPD
that was on June 11, 2017.
[DR BEGINS]
On 06/11/2017 at approximately 0600 hours, I received a phone call from Meriden Police Department
Lieutenant Cossette. Lt. Cossette advised me that was currently in their custody for
a Protective Order Violation He stated that they went to earlier in the night for a domestic
dispute regarding her sons but found and together, which is a violation of the
protective order that is currently in place from a previous domestic Lt. Cossette advised me that this
was just a courtesy call because of her employment with this agency.
[DR ENDS]
A check of Telestaff showed that Lieutenant Murgo was the shift commander on June 11, 2017 at the time of
second On June 13, 2017, I asked Lieutenant Murgo if contacted
him at any point to notify him of her Lieutenant Murgo stated that never called or
notified him. I then asked Sergeant DeCrosta, who is immediate supervisor, and he stated
that she did not contact him or notify him of her I then asked Captain Joseph Slane, who is the
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commander of the Investigative Services Unit, if had contacted him r and

he stated that she did not. I then asked Deputy Chief Nacarrato if he was contacted by of her
and he stated that she did not notify him.
On June 13, 2017, I made contact with Sergeant Fry of MPD and I asked him if I could make an appointment to
review any material and videos regarding both of Sergeant Fry advised me that due
to scheduling conflicts, vacations, and training that I would have to find a day to meet with Sergeant John
Mennone, who was in charge of the Axon body worn camera videos.
Sergeant Fry also advised me that after speaking with Lieutenant DelMastro, who was the supervisor who
made the first on June 6, 2017, he received information that an officer was struck by
while separating the parties involved. Sergeant Fry stated that I would have to speak with Lieutenant
Delmastro to gather further details.
On June 13, 2017, at approximately 1126 hours, I was able to view the File 20 Protective Orders via
COLLECT/NCIC. The order was issued to by GA #7-Meriden, CT.
as the protectee. This order did not list an expiration date. The order indicated that had to
CT05 - Do not contact the protected person in any manner, including by written, electronic or telephone
contact, and do not contact the protected person's home, workplace or others with whom the contact would be
likely to cause annoyance or alarm to the protected person.
On June 14, 2017, Deputy Chief Naccarato completed a letter to for unpaid leave of absence
due to her two recent . In the letter, Deputy Chief Naccarato wrote that because you
( cannot report to work and perform your duties in accordance with your job description and
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the collective bargaining agreement existing between the Town and the Union, you are herewith placed on an
unpaid leave of absence effective upon receipt and execution of the letter. You are to notify the Department
immediately in writing if there are any changes or modifications in your court proceedings. This shall not be
considered to be discipline in any way, shape or form; it is merely placing you on unpaid status because you
are unable to perform your job functions. Deputy Chief Naccarato provided a written notice of
such on Department letterhead. Both Deputy Chief Naccarato and signed this letter on June
14, 2017.
On June 14, 2017, I spoke with Sergeant Herget of MPD who was the acting Lieutenant on June 11, 2017.
Sergeant Herget stated that he was the supervisor that made the of who was in
violation of the protective order. Sergeant Herget stated that while on scene the COLLECT/NCIC system went
down so he was unable to confirm that also had an active protective order at the time of the incident.
Sergeant Herget stated that nobody on scene, including had advised him that
also had a protective order. Sergeant Herget stated that he advised Captain Cossette to notify a supervisor at
EHPD due to an off duty officer being . Captain Cossette spoke with Lieutenant Murgo and explained
that
Sergeant Herget informed me that on a later date he was able to confirm through COLLECT/NCIC that
was in fact in violation of his protective order on June 11, 2017. Sergeant Herget informed me that he
would be .
On June 16, 2017, I was able to review both reports by MPD that were in the LinX database.
For the on June 6, 2017, I read MPD report case #17-004301 which was written by Lieutenant
Delmastro. The report indicated that upon his arrival at that he could hear yelling coming
from within the residence. Lieutenant Delmastro and Officer Vazquez heard a female who was identified as
yelling at . Lieutenant Delmastro wrote that as he was escorting the male
from the bedroom, spit on him. For the full incident report, see Exhibit #A.
In a supplemental report case #17-004301 written by Officer Ficara, he also writes that spit on
while escorting him from the bedroom. For the full incident report, see Exhibit #A.
In a supplemental report case #17-004301 written by Officer Vazquez he writes that he tries to separate the
parties involved in a dispute and then when he tries to remove she slapped Officer Vazquez's inner
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right elbow causing his skin to turn red and stings. then pointed at Officer Vazquez's face and stated,
"Don't you touch me!" Officer Vazquez then wrote that as was being escorted out of the room,
spit on . Officer Vazquez also wrote that when the parties were separated he stayed with .
Officer Vazquez wrote that had the odor of alcohol emanating from her person and stated she
only had one drink of wine after her military duty. For the full incident report, see Exhibit #A.
For the on June 11, 2017, I read MPD case #17-004419 written by Sergeant Herget. MPD was
dispatched to the residence for the report of a dispute. In the report written by Sergeant Herget, he writes that
he had two of sons for having a domestic dispute that was physical. Sergeant Herget writes
that he was able to verify with Captain Cossette that was in violation of her protective order.
Sergeant Herget advised of the violation and he informed her that she . For
the full incident report, see Exhibit #B.
On June 16, 2017, I met with Sergeant Chris Fry and Sergeant John Mennone who are both assigned with
MPD Internal Affairs Unit. After speaking with Segeant Mennone he stated that he had nine (9) Axon body
camera videos from both involving Sergeant Mennone stated that one of the videos was
concerning due to demeanor and actions as an off duty police officer and that he wanted me to view it
with him. In the video, which was later confirmed to be from Officer Ficara's Axon body camera you can see
three (3) adults ( and son with four (4) MPD officers attempting to separate
and control the situation. is heard and seen yelling at MPD officers and she states, "Don't push me.
Don't touch me. I'm not gonna go outside, I got no clothes on are you serious. I'm a cop. I'm a cop. He's gonna
go. He's gonna go. No, listen this my house. Disrespect me. He's gonna go, No, Listen this is my house, he's
gonna go, he's gonna go, this bitch ass marine nigger gonna go real quick. You want me coming outside with
no underwears on. Fuck you bitch ass. He did this." You can also hear spitting. later confirms
in the video that she has been married for one year and states that is her husband. also
states in the video that the argument became physical but that she only shoved Sergeant Mennone
later provided me with copies of the videos. (Exhibit #C)
I then informed Sergeant Fry that I would like to speak with Lieutenant Delmastro and Sergeant Herget
regarding these incidents. Sergeant Fry advised me that due to scheduling and vacations that I would have call
him and find a date that would be available for both supervisors to meet with me.
On June 16, 2017, I reviewed some of the Axon body camera videos provided by MPD.
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In Officer Vazquez's Axon body camera footage provided, is heard stating, "Get him out. Get that
motherfucker out. go. go. Don't push me. Don't touch me. I'm not gonna go outside, I got no
clothes on are you serious. I'm a cop. I'm a cop. He's gonna go, No, Listen this is my house. Direspect me. He's
gonna go, he's gonna go, this bitch ass marine nigger gonna go real quick. You want me coming outside with
no underwears on. Fuck you bitch ass. He did this." You can hear spit and when she backs up, you can
see saliva on her lip/chin.
In Officer Vazquez's Axon body camera video it shows being confrontational and physical with MPD
officers. is seen swinging her left arm/hand at Officer Vazquez three (3) times and you can hear a
smacking sound two (2) times. When Officer Vazquez is in the kitchen with he states to her,"You got
me good" and states, "I'm sorry cause I have like these fake nails."
In one of Officer Ficara's Axon body camera videos, is heard stating, "We've known each other for
years and we got married in August. He's my husband." In one of Officer Ficara's Axon body camera videos,
states, "My wife been running around with her baby's father lying to me."
On July 17, 2017, I called Superior Court GA #7 in Meriden, CT. I was advised that State's Attorney Jim
Turquote Due to being granted a
she was advised in writing by Deputy Chief Nacarrato that she could return for duty, due to the protective
orders being lifted.
On July 18, 2017, a written notice was completed by Chief Lennon on Department letterhead. The purpose of
this letter was for to return to duty since her court cases were nolled in Meriden Superior
Court and the protective orders were cancelled. Further, due to two , she was advised by Chief
Lennon that she was still the subject of an internal affairs investigation to determine if any policies or
procedures of the Department were violated. This letter was hand delivered to by Captain
Slane on July 31, 2017 and they both signed it.
On August 1, 2017, I was able to confirm an appointment to speak with Sergeant Herget on August 8, 2017
and I was told that Lieutenant Delmastro may be available that day as well.
On August 2, 2017, I completed a Notice to Personnel letter on department letterhead informing

that she was the subject of an internal affairs investigation due to her off duty conduct involving two
incidents in Meriden, CT on June 6, 2017 and June 11, 2017. The letter indicated that was
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ordered to report to my office on August 11, 2017 at approximately 0900 hours for an investigative interview.
This letter was sealed and hand-delivered to by me on August 2, 2017.
On August 8, 2017, I met with Lieutenant Delmastro and Sergeant Herget at MPD. Prior to the interview,
Lieutenant Delmastro stated that he was surprised that cases were nolled so fast. Lieutenant
Delmastro also stated that he couldn't believe behavior when she spit on . Lieutenant
Delmastro was concerned after he received information a few days later that one of his officer's was struck by
on the June 6, 2017 incident. Lieutenant Delmastro stated upon hearing of this information he walked
the supplemental report over to GA #7 and he requested the prosecutor's office to add additional charges to
Sergeant Herget stated that he was notified from the GA #7 that the warrant he applied for on
was denied by the court. I then explained to both Lieutenant Delmastro and Sergeant Herget that I
would like to audio record interviews with them and they both agreed.
The audio recorded interview with Lieutenant Delmastro began at 1220 hours on August 8, 2017. A copy of the
entire interview transcript is enclosed with the case file (See Exhibit #D). The pertinent questions and answers
regarding this interview are as follows:
BROCKETT: This is Officer Robert Brockett, professional standards officer of the East Haven Police
Department. This interview is being held at the Meriden Police Department. This interview is reference to IA
case number 17-07. The date of this interview is August 8th, 2017. Time now is 1220 hours. Present in the
room right now is Lieutenant George Delmastro regarding the case with case number
17-4301. Lieutenant, can you, uh, please state your name and date of birth, please?
DELMASTRO:
BROCKETT: All right. And you're a member of the Meriden Police Department, sir?
DELMASTRO: Correct.
BROCKETT: And how long have you been a member?
DELMASTRO: Twenty years.
BROCKETT: And your current rank is?
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DELMASTRO: Lieutenant.
BROCKETT: Badge number?
DELMASTRO: 369.
BROCKETT: What was your assignment, uh, on the night of that complaint?
DELMASTRO: I was the, uh, shift commander of the evening shift.
BROCKETT: Regarding your formal education, what was the last grade you completed?
DELMASTRO: Fourteen years.
BROCKETT: Prior to this interview, have you consumed any alcohol or used any medication or drugs?
DELMASTRO: No.
BROCKETT: Do you understand I'm asking you to, uh, be a witness and answer some questions that I ask?
DELMASTRO: Correct.
BROCKETT: All right. And you're aware that I'm conducting an official internal investigation?
DELMASTRO: Yes.
BROCKETT: Okay. And are you aware that the interview right now is being recorded?
DELMASTRO: Yes.
BROCKETT: Okay. All right. Just some details on the night of the, uh, incident with Um, what
was your response to that scene?
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DELMASTRO: I went to the scene as the supervisor in charge of the evening shift.
BROCKETT: Okay. When, when you arrived there, uh, can you give me some details as to what you saw and
what you heard?
DELMASTRO: I recognized the house as a, uh, officer's house from another agency.
BROCKETT: Okay.
DELMASTRO: I was there with two other officers.
BROCKETT: All right. Uh, and when you arrived at the residence, uh, what had transpired, what was relayed to
you?
DELMASTRO: That there was a dispute that, uh, turned into a domestic.
BROCKETT: Okay. And, uh, who were you greeted by when you were in there?
DELMASTRO: When we were in the house?
BROCKETT: Yes.
DELMASTRO: Uh, we went up to, I believe it was the bedroom, and there was a, uh, it was a female and a
boyfriend in the bedroom.
BROCKETT: Okay. And was there anything going on there? Was it a confrontation, argument taking place?
DELMASTRO: Yes, there was an argument. Uh, we had, we separated them. Uh, it was, a female spit at him.
BROCKETT: Okay. And, uh, this female, could you identify her?
DELMASTRO: Uh, then?
BROCKETT: At the time could you identify her?
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DELMASTRO: I, I'd been to the house before. I knew her. I knew, uh, she was a officer in East Haven.
BROCKETT: Okay.
DELMASTRO: Or a detective.
BROCKETT: All right. So both parties were separated. And what was your role at that point?
DELMASTRO: Uh, I took over the lead investigation because itduring the, during the investigation it was
determined that it was domestic between a, uh, female officer from East Haven and her boyfriend, who was a
military guy. Actually, I'm sorry, not a boyfriend, husband.
BROCKETT: Okay. Uh, so what, what information did you gather? What facts can you, uh, do you obtain for
the case?
DELMASTRO: Uh, we obtained a written statement from the male concerning the incident that took place that
night. I believe her, uh, two sons were there and maybe her uncle. And then she, uh, the female did not give a
statement, but told us, uh, part of what happened.
BROCKETT: Okay.
DELMASTRO: I believe it's in my report.
BROCKETT: All right. From, uh, from the report, there was other officers in there that gave supplemental
reports, uh, from the investigation. When did you find out about one of your officers being struck?
DELMASTRO: I believe the next day.
BROCKETT: Okay. And what did you advise the officer to do with that?
DELMASTRO: I advised him to write a supplement and that we would go see the court together.
BROCKETT: Okay. So this information was relayed to the court?
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DELMASTRO: Correct.
BROCKETT: And as far as you know, did they, uh, make any additional charges?
DELMASTRO: Uh, I found out today there's no additional charges.
BROCKETT: Okay. Uh, during the investigation, uh, with the female, who you identify as, uh, East Haven
how did, uh, how was her reactions or how did she portray herself during your investigation?
DELMASTRO: She was pretty mad and upset.
BROCKETT: All right. Was she respectful at all?
DELMASTRO: At the beginning she was not.
BROCKETT: Okay. Did she at any time try to sway your decision or investigation by telling her, telling you who
she was?
DELMASTRO: I don't believe so.
BROCKETT: And when the investigation was completed, when you gathered all the facts, what did you
determine?
DELMASTRO: I determined that we had probable cause to make the and she was
BROCKETT: And was anybody else
DELMASTRO: Uh, wecan I look at that?
BROCKETT: Yes, sir.
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DELMASTRO: Uh, was given a misdemeanor and was issued a misdemeanor
BROCKETT: Okay. And that was
DELMASTRO: And was issued a misdemeanor
BROCKETT: And during that investigation, there were some weapons that were mentioned. Uh, were they ever
found on the scene?
DELMASTRO: I do not believe so. The hammer and knife were not located, but four rounds of ammo were
seized. The ammo was .40 caliber by Smith & Wesson, were tagged and placed into an evidence locker by
Officer Picard.
BROCKETT: Okay. After both parties were issued the what did you tell them to do?
DELMASTRO: I, uh, we issued them conditions of release. They were advised that they have to go to court
tomorrow, uh, meaning the next day.
BROCKETT: Okay.
DELMASTRO: And I believe they were told to be uh, they were separated.
BROCKETT: Right. Did you ask one party to leave the res-, uh, vacate the premises?
DELMASTRO: Yes.
BROCKETT: Okay. And who was that?
DELMASTRO:
BROCKETT: All right. Is there anything else you could add to assist me in this investigation, Lieutenant?
DELMASTRO: Uh, not at this time.
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BROCKETT: Would you like to add anything?
DELMASTRO: No. I just would like to, uh, add that I, I did contact a lieutenant from East Haven PD and he was
advised of the situation. He assisted about, concerning the firearms or anything like that.
BROCKETT: And why, why did you contact the lieutenant?
DELMASTRO: Uh, that's our protocol to let the, uh, town that the officers involved in a domestic know what
took place. And also, part of the domestic violence laws, we had to make sure there's gonna be no access to
weapons.
BROCKETT: Okay. Lieutenant, please raise your right hand. Do you swear that the statement you gave was
the truth underto the best of your knowledge under perjury of false statement?
DELMASTRO: I do.
BROCKETT: Okay. Thank you, sir. We're gonna end this interview. The time now is 1227 hours.
The audio recorded interview with Lieutenant Delmastro ended at 1227 hours.
On August 8, 2017, I interviewed Sergeant Herget at MPD.
The audio recorded interview with Sergeant Herget began at 1220 hours. A copy of the interview transcript is
enclosed with the case file (See Exhibit #E). The pertinent questions and answers regarding this interview are
as follows:
BROCKETT: This is Officer Robert Brockett, professional standards officer for the East Haven Police
Department. This interview is being held in the Professionalexcuse me. This is interview is being held at
Meriden Police Department. This interview is in reference to IA case number 17-07. The date of this interview is
August 8th, 2017. Time now is 1300 hours. And present in the room right now is Sergeant Herget. Sir, can you
please state your first name and spell it, and last name?
HERGET: Uh, Jeff Herget. Uh, last name is spelled H-E-R-G-E-T.
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BROCKETT: All right. Please state your date of birth and give your age, sir.
HERGET: Uh, 2-19-74, age 43.
BROCKETT: And are you a member of the Meriden Police Department?
HERGET: Uh, yes, sir.
BROCKETT: And how long have you been a member of the department?
HERGET: I'm in my 16th year.
BROCKETT: All right. And what is your current rank and badge number?
HERGET: Uh, current rank is sergeant. Uh, at the time of this incident I was acting lieutenant and currently
sergeant, and I, uh, my badge number was 393.
BROCKETT: And what was your assignment when this complaint was received?
HERGET: Uh, at the time of the, uh, complaint I was the watch commander for the night shift.
BROCKETT: Okay. Regarding your formal education, what was the last grade you completed?
HERGET: Uh, four years of college.
BROCKETT: Prior to this interview have you consumed any alcohol or used any medications or drugs?
HERGET: No.
BROCKETT: Do you understand that I am conducting an investigation and you are a witness to some of the,
uh, questions I may ask?
HERGET: Yes, I understand.
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BROCKETT: And are you aware that this is an official internal investigation?
HERGET: I am.
BROCKETT: Okay. Are you aware that the interview is being recorded?
HERGET: I'm aware.
BROCKETT: All right. All right, sir. On June 11th, 2017, in your statement you responded to a report of a
domestic incident. Can you tell me, uh, what had transpired to that call that you can recollect?
HERGET: Uh, there were, uh, per the dispatch, I believe there were two officers and myself assigned. Uh, per
department policy, uh, anytime a, an officer from another department is involved, uh, we are required to
respond. Uh, in this case we had prior knowledge through a recent that there was an East Haven
uh, living at the residence, so I responded.
BROCKETT: Okay. And when you arrived, uh, what did you ascertain on scene?
HERGET: Uh, when I arrived, I met with the officers. We approached, uh, and, uh, were met outside by a,
uncle who resided in the residence. Uh, we could hear loud screaming, yelling from, uh, male and female
voices, uh, from the opposite side of the home. He gave us permission to enter, at which point we, uh, made
entrance at the basement or rear.
BROCKETT: Okay. And, uh, what were your findings on scene?
HERGET: Uh, when we made our way into the house, we went up through the kitchen. In a back bedroom, uh,
we could hear several parties, uh, yelling and screaming. We asked the parties to come out and, uh, we
identified them, uh, individually.
BROCKETT: Okay. And when was it known to you that, uh, there was an officer involved in this incident?
HERGET: I did not have knowledge of if it was a male or female detective at that point, I don't believe. Uh, one
of the officers, uh, I believe Officer Carr had been to the residence prior and was familiar with
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her and identified her to me, and she was a East Haven
BROCKETT: Okay. And during that time on scene, did you find, that anybody that was there that had any
protective orders or conditions?
HERGET: I did. They were, uhat the time we were aware of two protective orders at one place.
BROCKETT: Okay. Do you remember who they were?
HERGET: That was, uh, and
BROCKETT: Okay. And was the, and was there any reason why you didn't find out about another order that
night?
HERGET: Uh, when we ran the parties, uh, NCIC was down, uh, for a short time. When it came back up, uh,
we ran the parties, uh, there was that third order that was found for an Uh, when, when I
learned of this incident or the file later, I did file a warrant for for also, a violation for the incident.
BROCKETT: Okay. And did you make any that night?
HERGET: I made two that night.
BROCKETT: And who, who was
HERGET: Uh, and were both
BROCKETT: Okay. And what was for?
HERGET: Uh, I want to sayactually, there was a third I made as well. I'm sorry. Uh, there's another
son. Uh, violation of protective order and maybe disorderly, to my recollection.
BROCKETT: Okay. And that was on one of the ?
HERGET: That was on
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BROCKETT: And was
HERGET: She was.
BROCKETT: And what was she for?
HERGET: For the violation of protective order.
BROCKETT: Okay. Do you remember what the order said?
HERGET: That she couldn't be in the home, well, there were, there were two or three boxes checked, and one
of them was she couldn't be in the home, uh, or where resides.
BROCKETT: Okay. Did you explain this to her?
HERGET: I did.
BROCKETT: And, uh, what did she relay to you or how was her response?
HERGET: Uh, she did not agree with me. She felt that that was her home and that she couldn't be in violation
in her own home. I explained to her that it was clear to me that was s-, not only, uh, staying there but
sleeping there and was there in violation of that order, um, that she was in violation of that order. Um, she then
requested that and I advised her that we were gonna make an uh, and, uh, she still couldn't believe that
or understand that, so then she requested that I do that through a misdemeanor
BROCKETT: Okay. And what did you do after that?
HERGET: Uh, because it was a felony, uh, we allowed her to, uh, get some clothes on and, uh, we took her
into custody, double, double lock handcuffs behind her back, and escorted her to a cruiser.
BROCKETT: All right. And after she was brought to the station, uh, was she held on a bond or booked, uh
HERGET: She was
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BROCKETT: who was her processor?
HERGET: She wasuh, one of the officers processed her. Uh, she was processed, charged, and then we
signed the 93.
BROCKETT: All right. From what I understand, your department policy says that you have to, uh, notify the
agency of an officer-involved Uh, do you know if that was done?
HERGET: That was done. Uh, sitting at the desk that night was, uh, Captain Cossette. He made, uh, contact
with a lieutenant who was sitting.
BROCKETT: Okay. Is there anything else you can add that would assist me in this investigation?
HERGET: I don't think so.
BROCKETT: All right, sir. Can you please raise your right hand? Sergeant, do you swear that the statement
that you gave was the truth to the best of your knowledge under perjury of false statement?
HERGET: I do.
BROCKETT: All right. We're gonna end the statement now, and the time is 1307 hours.
The audio recorded interview was ended at 1307 hours.
Upon leaving MPD, I was escorted by Lieutenant Delmastro to the records department where I obtained
certified copies of both reports involving (MPD CN #17-004301 (Exhibit #A) and MPD
CN #17-004419 (Exhibits #B)).
I obtained information from MPD that had being actively deployed by the US Armed Forces out of
state and he was unavailable for an interview.
On August 11, 2017 at approximately 0918 hours, arrived at my office with Ronald Suraci of
COPS Union ( Union Representative) and EHPD Local Union #0275 President Sergeant DeCrosta for
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an audio recorded interview. was provided a Notice of Garrity Rights form that also included
giving a false statement warning. reviewed the form and then initialled the five sections of the
form.
In the form on page 2, writes her name on the bottom paragraph which reads: I,
being duly sworn, do solemly and sincerely affirm and declare that the evidence I give concerning the
case now in question, shall be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, upon the penalties of Perjury
(C.G.S. 53a-156) or False Statement (C.G.S. 53a-157b).
then signed page 2 of the form, indicating that she understands the notice. Ron Suraci and
Sergeant DeCrosta witnessed the signature and they also signed the form. (Exhibit #F)
The audio recorded interview began at 0922 hours.
BROCKETT: This is Officer Robert Brockett, professional standards officer for the East Haven Police
Department. This interview is being held at the Professional Standards Office at the East Haven Police
Department. This interview is in reference to IA case number 17-07. The date of this interview is August 11th,
2017. Time now is 922 hours. We'll go around the room. Identify yourself.
SURACI: Ron Suraci, union representative.
DECROSTA: Paul Decrosta.
BROCKETT: All right. please state your name and spell it, please.
, .
BROCKETT: All right. Please state your birth date and give your age.
BROCKETT: Are you a member of the East Haven Police Department?
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Yes.
BROCKETT: And how long have you been a member of the department?
Fifteen years.
BROCKETT: What's your current rank and badge number?
badge
BROCKETT: What was your assignment when this complaint was received?
BROCKETT: Regarding your formal education, what was the last grade you completed?
Twelfth.
BROCKETT: Prior to this interview, have you consumed any alcohol, used any medications or drugs?
No.
BROCKETT: Did you read, understand, and sign the Notice of Garrity Rights form which included the false
statement warning?
Yes.
BROCKETT: Do you understand that you are to answer the questions that I ask?
Yes.
BROCKETT: Are you aware that this is an official internal investigation?
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Yes.
BROCKETT: And are you aware that this interview is being recorded?
Yes.
BROCKETT: Are you aware that any statement can be used against you in an administrative hearing?
Yes.
BROCKETT: And you have union representation at this time?
Yes.
BROCKETT: And who's representing you?
Ron Suraci.
BROCKETT: Before we begin, please feel free to ask me to clarify any questions or words that you don't
understand. Okay. on June 6th, 2017, did the Meriden Police Department respond to your
residence for a dispute?
Yes.
BROCKETT: During that night in question, had you consumed any alcohol or were you under the influence of
anything that night?
No.
BROCKETT: Okay. Can you tell me what happened when the police responded?
What do you mean
BROCKETT: What happened? Why were the cops called?
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'Cause there was an argument.
BROCKETT: During your encounter with the Meriden officers, did you argue or yell at them?
No.
BROCKETT: at any time did you strike or hit a Meriden officer while being separated?
No.
BROCKETT: did you spit on anyone?
Yes.
SURACI: I've got a question for you. Are you referring with any of these questions from any reports that you
have from the case?
BROCKETT: From interviews. Interviews. did you make any racial or derogatory comments
toward your husband?
No. No.
were you for domestic violence that night?
Yes.
BROCKETT: What were the charges?
BROCKETT: Did you notify an East Haven supervisor of this
No. Meriden PD did. They were in my kitchen.
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BROCKETT: Okay. You didn't, you didn't call or notify any of the supervisors there?
I text you. I called you. Yeah, I, I called him, uh, but I didn't tell him what it was. I don't thinkI'm
not really sure. ( was pointing to Sergeant DeCrosta while making this statement).
BROCKETT: Sure.
Yeah.
BROCKETT: So you went to court the next day for this
Yes.
BROCKETT: Were you issued a protective order?
Yes.
BROCKETT: on June 11th, 2017, did the Meriden Police Department respond to your
residence for a dispute?
Yes.
BROCKETT: What happened?
My sons were fighting.
BROCKETT: During the investigation did a Meriden supervisor on scene advise you that you were in violation
of an order, a protective order?
Uh, a patrolman did.
BROCKETT: Patrolman. Okay. Did, did a Meriden supervisor advise you that he had to you for violating
the protective order?
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A patrolman did.
BROCKETT: Detective have you made as an East Haven officer for persons who had violated
protective orders?
Yes.
BROCKETT: Also, from your training regarding domestic violence, would you say that you know about
conditions given by the courts regarding protective orders?
Yes.
BROCKETT: Detective, have you ever been prior to those two incidents?
No.
BROCKETT: Have you ever been prior to the two incidents with Meriden?
Im not understanding your question.
BROCKETT: The two in June by Meriden, have you ever been prior to that?
Yes.
BROCKETT: Wh-, what were you for in the past?
That was when I was in, um, when I was in the academy. Someone made false allegations against
me.
BROCKETT: Okay. What was that for?
I don't understand why this has anything to do with this
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BROCKETT: I'm just asking. Were you before?
I said yeah.
BROCKETT: And that, that was it?
Yeah.
BROCKETT: That's the only you recall?
That's the only one I remember.
BROCKETT: Uh, Detective, are you aware of the policies and procedures 201.4, Code of Conduct?
Not, not verbatim, but yes.
BROCKETT: And you're aware that you signed these policies, correct?
Yes.
BROCKETT: Policies and Procedure 416.4, Domestic Violence Involving Department Personnel. Are you
aware of that one? Domestic violence involving department personnel?
SURACI: Where you at?
BROCKETT: 416.4.
Again, not verbatim, but yes.
BROCKETT: And you did sign that policy?
Yes.
BROCKETT: Detective, after being for violation of the protective order on June 11th, did you notify an
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East Haven supervisor of your
I believe I did.
BROCKETT: Do you know who it was?
No. It was hectic, so no.
BROCKETT: As of now, what is the disposition of your cases?
Nolled all of them.
BROCKETT: All right. Is there anything else you would like to add regarding this investigation?
I mean, I guess.
SURACI: Can we take a quick break to go outside a minute?
BROCKETT: Okay.
SURACI: Yeah.
BROCKETT: You ask her something. Okay. Want to take a break?
SURACI: Yeah.
BROCKETT: Okay.
[Pause in recording]
BROCKETT: This is Officer Robert Brockett, Internal Affairs Officer for the East Haven Police Department.
We're continuing IA 17-07.
SURACI: We got a couple of points we just want to clarify.
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BROCKETT: Okay.
SURACI: All right. So, uh, when you were asked on this, uh, question here, you asked was it her husband? It's
not her husband. The person that she got in the dispute with is not her husband.
BROCKETT: Okay.
Yeah.
SURACI: We just want to make sure that, you know, it's not here, so it wasn't her husband.
BROCKETT: All right.
SURACI: 'Cause you said husband. Just want to make sure. And then the other incident?
Yeah. Uh, um, it's 10 plus years ago and I had got into an altercation. We were i
And then, uh
SURACI: But he wasn't your husband then either?
No, he wasn't.
SURACI: It was a different person, and they both got, ? Okay.
And, uh, we
BROCKETT: Okay. Anything else?
Uh, and I just, uh, I basically apologize for to the East Haven Police Department for me having
something done to me on the outside that affected, you know, the reputation, 'cause I understand, but as a
police office, as everything, uh, it's my...
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BROCKETT: But you understand my position, too?
Most definitely. Definitely. So that's it.
BROCKETT: We're gonna conclude this interview. The time is 937 hours.
The audio recorded interview was ended at 0937 hours. (Exhibit #G)
On August 11, 2017, I asked Sergeant DeCrosta if had contacted him when she was
on June 6, 2017. Detective DeCrosta stated that he received a text from on night of June 6,
2017 and that she wrote, "I'm in a pickle and then a crying emoji face." Sergeant DeCrosta texted
back and he asked her what was wrong. Sergeant Decrosta stated that he also texted
that he couldn't talk, so he knew of no other details as to what was wrong. Sergeant DeCrosta stated he knew
of the next day (June 7, 2017) when she called him.
On August 11, 2017, I sent a Department e-mail to all supervisors regarding if made any
notification via phone call, writing, or e-mail that she was on June 11, 2017. I did not receive a
confirmation from any EHPD supervisor that made a notification of her in Meriden, CT
on June 11, 2017.
On August 16, 2017 at 1130 hours, I was able to make contact via telephone with Master Sergeant Michael
Gregory of the Criminal Investigations Division (CID) at Camp Pendleton in California. I asked Master Sergeant
Gregory if was currently assigned at Camp Pendleton. Master Sergeant Gregory confirmed
that was presently assigned at the base. I then asked Master Sergeant Gregory if he could confirm
that was married to a as I explained to him that I was curently conducting an
investigation. Master Sergeant Gregory then wrote me an e-mail of his findings.
[E-mail Begins]
Sir,
Based off the records search I conducted, Sgt is married to

Ms. Our records indicate the marriage date was 11Aug16.
Sgt Basic Allowance for Housing was validated and initiated on
19Aug16. Ms. is the only dependent listed under Sgt
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record.
Please let me know if you need any additional information.
Respectfully,
MSgt Gregory
Michael J. Gregory
Operations Chief
Criminal Investigation Division
Provost Marshal's Office
MCB Camp Pendleton, CA
(760) 763-2797
[E-mail Ends]
On August 17, 2017 at approximately 1441 hours, I spoke with Master Sergeant Gregory via telephone. MS
Gregory advised me that the marriage license of and was confirmed and dated by the
Installation Administrator, which is a form of Human Resoursces and that a copy maybe obtainable from this
office. MS Gregory then advised me that he would attempt to gather this document for my investigation.
CONCLUSION
Based on the facts and circumstances gathered and the interview with Officer statements,
police reports, videos, and my investigation, it has revealed that has violated four (4)
Department policies. In addition, was untruthful with her statements to me during her audio
recorded interview on August 11, 2017 and it was contradictory to the evidence obtained regarding this
investigation.
Policies and Procedures No. 201.4 Code of Conduct (Exhibit #H). A check in Power DMS revealed that this
policy was signed by on March 7, 2016 at 1156 hours.
Policies and Procedures No. 208.2 Internal Affairs Officer and Complaints (Exhibit #I). A check in Power DMS
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revealed that this policy was signed by on August 30, 2014 at 0928 hours.
Policies and Procedures No. 211.3 -- Off-Duty Powers and Responsibilities (Exhibit #J). A check in Power DMS
revealed that this policy was signed by on May 6, 2016 at 0736 hours.
Policies and Procedures No. 214.2 -- Brady Disclosures (Exhibit #K). A check in Power DMS revealed that this
policy was signed by on August 30, 2014 at 0928 hours.
On June 11, 2017, was by MPD for Violation of a Protective Order. Upon being
released from custody, did not notify her immediate supervisor, which is Sergeant DeCrosta,
verbally or in writing that she had been In fact, did not notify any EHPD supervisor
that she had been on June 11, 2017. In the audio recorded interview on August 11, 2017
was asked if she ever notified a supervisor about the that occurred in Meriden, CT on June 11,
2017 and stated, "I believe I did" and I asked, "Do you know who it was?" and
stated, "No it was hectic, so no." However, on June 7, 2017 at approximately 2340 hours,
called Lieutenant Montagna who was the shift commander and she advises him that she was being
in Meriden and that a MPD supervisor would also be calling him. Although notified
Lieutenant Montagna of her June 7, 2017 she failed to notify any EHPD supervisor of her second
on June 11, 2017.
In an audio recorded interview on August 11, 2017 with I asked her, "Did you make any
racial or derogatory comments towards your husband?" and stated, "No." However, in Officer
Vazquez's Axon body camera footage provided by MPD on June 6, 2017, is heard stating,
"Get him out. Get that motherfucker out. go. go. Don't push me. Don't touch me. I'm not gonna
go outside, I got no clothes on are you serious. I'm a cop. I'm a cop. He's gonna go, No, Listen this is my
house. Direspect me. He's gonna go, he's gonna go, this bitch ass marine nigger gonna go real quick. You
want me coming outside with no underwears on. Fuck you bitch ass. He did this." made a
derogatory comment by calling "A bitch ass marine nigger."
During the audio recorded interview on August 11, 2017, I asked if she struck or hit a Meriden
officer while being separated and she stated, "No." However, Officer Vazquez wrote a supplemental reporting
indicating that he was slapped by which caused his skin to turn red and sting. When Lieutenant
Delmastro heard of his officer being struck by he instructed Officer Vazquez to complete his report and
Lieutenant Delmastro advised the prosecutor's office of the incident. In Officer Vazquez's Axon body camera
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video it shows swinging her left arm/hand at Officer Vazquez three (3) times and you can hear a
smacking sound two (2) times. When Officer Vazquez is in the kitchen with he states to her,"You got
me good" and states, "I'm sorry cause I have like these fake nails."
When I asked if she had argued or yelled at the officers, stated, "No."
However, in Officer Vazquez's and several other MPD officers Axon body camera video provided by MPD,
is heard yelling at the Meriden officers and being confrontational and physical.
and both confirmed that they were married during interviews on scene with MPD
officers. In one of Officer Ficara's Axon body camera videos, is heard stating, "We've known each other
for years and we got married in August. He's my husband." In one of Officer Ficara's Axon body camera videos,
states, "My wife been running around with her baby's father lying to me." In Lieutenant Delmastro's
written report he indicates that both and are married from written statement. In a
supplemental report written by Officer Pellegrini, he writes that he completed a LAP assessment and the
suspect was the victim's wife. In addition, provided a written statement to MPD and had indicated that
he and have been married for a year. During audio recorded interview on August
11, 2017, I asked if she made any racial or derogatory comments towards her husband, she
stated, "No." Union Representative Ron Suraci asked to take a recess with The audio
recording was paused/stopped for the recess.
Upon coming back into my office after a few moments from the recess, the audio recording was activated. It
should be noted that up until this point in the investigation, there has been no dispute of fact that and
were married at the time of on June 6, 2017 and June 11, 2017. However, when
Union Representative Suraci went back on the record he stated, "We had a couple of points we wanted to
clarify." Union Representative Suraci stated that the person that got into a dispute with was
not her husband. states, "Yeah" which indicates that she agrees with Union Representative
Suraci's statement that is not her husband. In addition, on August 16, 2017, Master Sergeant Gregory
of CID at Camp Pendleton in California confirms that both and have been married since
August 11, 2016 and is listed as the only dependent under
During the audio recorded interview on August 11, 2017 with I asked
" have you ever been prior to those two incidents?" and stated, "No." After
further questioning, admitted that she was while she was in the academy but she
didn't understand why it had anything to do with the two recent I asked her again if that was the only
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other she had and she stated, "That's the only one I remember." However, after Union Representative
Suraci asked for a short recess, then disclosed an additional that she stated was
with (who is the father of their common child). stated, " Yeah.
Uh, um, it's and I had got into an . We were . And then,
uhwe
During the audio recorded interview on August 11, 2017 with I asked several questions
specifically about the on June 6, 2017. One of the questions I asked was, "During that
night in question had you consumed any alcohol or were you under the influence of anything that night?."
stated, "No." However, Officer Vazquez writes in his supplemental report that had the
odor of alcohol emanating from her person. stated she only had one drink of wine after her military duty
while sitting at the kitchen table. This was also confirmed on Officer Vazquez's Axon body camera video.
Additionally, on Lieutenant Delmastro's Axon body camera, states, "She's not going to calm down
because when she drinks she starts lying."
This investigation is being forwarded to Chief Lennon for review.
CASE STATUS: Investigation concluded.
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East Haven Police Department

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OFFICER SUPERVISOR ROLE SHIFT FORCETYPE OF FOPRCE PURSUIT DISCHARG

Montagna Jr, Frank A. O B Detectives Days

Accused: , East Haven Police Department

Policies and Procedures No. 201.4 Code of Conduct

VI. PROCEDURES A ACTS OF GOOD CONDUCT (Page 3)

VII. PROCEDURES B - ACTS OF MISCONDUCT (Page 8)

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b. Dishonesty. This includes

17. Compromising an Administrative Case (Page 11)

D. The Internal Affairs Officer Duties and Responsibilities (Page 7)

Policies and Procedures No. 211.3 -- Off-Duty Powers and Responsibilities

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Policies and Procedures No. 214.2 -- Brady Disclosures

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Meriden Police Department (MPD).

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On June 7, 2017, I reviewed personnel file, which revealed that she

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commander of the Investigative Services Unit, if had contacted him r and

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On August 2, 2017, I completed a Notice to Personnel letter on department letterhead informing

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BROCKETT: And how long have you been a member?

DELMASTRO: Twenty years.

BROCKETT: And your current rank is?

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BROCKETT: Badge number?

DELMASTRO: I was the, uh, shift commander of the evening shift.

DELMASTRO: Fourteen years.

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DELMASTRO: I was there with two other officers.

DELMASTRO: When we were in the house?

DELMASTRO: Uh, then?

BROCKETT: At the time could you identify her?

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DELMASTRO: I believe it's in my report.

DELMASTRO: I believe the next day.

BROCKETT: Okay. So this information was relayed to the court?

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DELMASTRO: Uh, I found out today there's no additional charges.

DELMASTRO: She was pretty mad and upset.

BROCKETT: All right. Was she respectful at all?