Eight Middletown Police Officers Honored

"We aren't perfect, we are like a family." - Chief Anthony Pesare of the Middletown Police Department. 

Last night, Middletown honored eight members of the police department during an awards ceremony held at the Middletown Town Hall.   Chief Pesare confessed that while the department is not perfect, they come together when it matters the most - analogous to a family unit.

Pesare cited the potentially dangerous situation when a Middletown man doused himself with gasoline and threatened to start himself on fire earlier this month.  A brief standoff with police was quickly diffused, an accomplishment Pesare credited to skilled police work and efficient coordination with other departments.

"It was ratifying as police chief and as a member of this community," said the Chief.  "I'm honored tonight to represent this police department."

The following officers were recognized in the ceremony:

Michael Faria: promotion to lieutenant

Ferenc Karoly: promotion to sergeant

Richard Gamache: promotion to sergeant

Timothy Beck: promotion to sergeant

Adam Tobias: promotion to detective

Christopher Rosa: promotion to detective

Patrick Sweeney: plaque presented for FBI National Academy

Joanne Carberry: retirement