Danbury Fires Police Officer Accused Of Stalking Woman While On Duty

DANBURY, CT — The Danbury Police Department has fired an officer accused of stalking a woman while he was on duty.

The decision to terminate Myckol L. Rodriguez' employment came following a disciplinary hearing last week, according to Mayor Roberto Alves.

The activities of Rodriguez, 34, a Miford resident, came under suspicion during an internal investigation, according to Chief Patrick Ridenhour. The information discovered prompted the DPD to contact the Danbury State's Attorney for guidance, and the State's Attorney's Office subsequently requested a criminal probe by the State Police.

"After a disciplinary hearing and review of the evidence from the Danbury Police Department Internal Affairs investigation, Officer Rodriguez’s employment has been terminated. The safety and trust of our community are our top priorities, and I commend the swift and thorough action taken by the Danbury Police to address this matter," Alves said Tuesday.