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Chief Daniel O'Connell
30 Mount Vernon St. Winchester MA 01890
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Posted By Winchester Police on November 1st, 2022

The Winter Parking Ban is an effect.  Vehicles parked on the street between 1:00 AM and 7:00 AM are subject to fines.  Any vehicles parked on the street during a snow emergency may be fined and towed. For residents who live in or around the center of town, vehicles can be parked, overnight, in the […]

 

Archive for June, 2010

Promoted

Posted By Winchester Police on June 7th, 2010
  • Thomas Groux was promoted to Lieutenant in July 2017
  • Stephen Palmer was promoted to sergeant in September 2015
  • Frank Limoncelli was promoted to sergeant in August 2015
  • Frank Batchelor was promoted to sergeant in August 2012
  • Daniel O’Connell was promoted to Detective Lieutenant in July 2012
  • Peter MacDonnell was promoted to Lieutenant in Charge in January 2010
  • Carl Fuller was promoted to lieutenant in December 2009
  • James Cogan was promoted to sergeant December 2009
  • Joseph Abdella was promoted to sergeant on October 2009
  • Arthur Houllahan was promoted to lieutenant in October 2009

Appointed

Posted By Winchester Police on June 7th, 2010

 

  • Sgt. Abdella was appointed to Detectives in February 2018.
  • Officer Shelby Santini was appointed to Patrol in September 2016.
  • Officer Frank Spinosa was appointed to Patrol in September 2016.
  • Kathryn DiPerna was appointed Detective in February 2015.
  • Officer Ryan McHugh was appointed to Patrol in October 2013.
  • Officer Kevin Lannan was appointed to Patrol in October 2013.
  • Officer Marc Shea was appointed to Patrol in October 2013.
  • Officer Kathryn DiPerna was appointed to Patrol in October 2013.
  • Officer Kristen Shea was appointed to Patrol in October 2013.
  • Officer Marco DiCarlo was appointed to Patrol in January 2013.
  • Officer Brian Kuzemczak was appointed to Patrol in September 2012.
  • Officer Michael Smith was appointed to Patrol in September 2012.
  • Marco DiCarlo was appointed as a Permanent Reserve Officer in July 2012.
  • Officer Michael Chiuccariello was appointed to patrol in July 2012.
  • Jeffrey LaTores was appointed Detective in July 2012.
  • Sgt. Filtzer was appointed to K-9 Officer in November 2008.
  • K-9 Axel graduated from the K-9 academy in February 2009.

Recent Retirements

Posted By Winchester Police on June 7th, 2010

 

  • Chief Kenneth Albertelli retired in June 2016
  • Detective Paul DeLuca retired in January 2015
  • Sgt. Fred Cammon retired in March 2014
  • Officer Jet Dean retired in March 2013
  • Officer Paul Austin retired in January 2013.
  • Detective Douglas Wilkinson retired in January 2013.
  • Officer James Covino retired in March 2012.
  • Officer Lew Best retired in December 2011.  He currently serves as Deputy Chief of  Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness Division of the MBTA Police.
  • Detective James Gray retired in February 2011.
  • Lt. Jack Alford retired January 2010.
  • Lt. Detective James Pierce retired in January 2010.
  • Patrolman Larry Hill retired in September 2009.

Change in OUI laws

Posted By Winchester Police on June 3rd, 2010

Melanie’s Law – Massachusetts OUI Law (2005)

FIRST OFFENSE
Jail: Not more than 2 1/2 years House of Correction
Fine: $500-$5,000
License suspended for 1 year.

SECOND OFFENSE
Jail: Not less than 60 days (30 day mandatory), not more then 2 1/2 years
Fine: $600-$10,000

License suspended for 2 years

THIRD OFFENSE (felony status)
Jail: Not less than 180 days (150 day mandatory), not more than 5 years State Prison
May be served in a prison treatment program
Fine $1,000-$15,000
License suspended for 8 years

FOURTH OFFENSE (felony status)
Jail: Not less than 2 years (1 year minimum mandatory), not more than 5 years State Prison
Fine $1,500-$25,000
License suspended for 10 years.

FIFTH OFFENSE (felony status)
Jail: Not less than 2 1/2 years (24 mos. minimum mandatory), not more than 5 years State Prison
Fine $2,000-$50,000
License revoked for life.