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The Litchfield Police Department would like to introduce our newest Police Officer, Thomas Scotti. Officer Scotti has worked in Law Enforcement for over 15 years and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our department.
Officer Scotti was sworn in during the Monday be 11th Board of Selectmen’s meeting and will begin his duty shift at the beginning on March.
Let’s show Officer Scotti what a wonderful, supportive community he has just joined! Welcome aboard Officer Scotti!
On October 29, 2018, the Litchfield Police Department arrested Michael Leduc of Litchfield NH on two counts of Cruelty to Animals.
Michael is expected to appear before the Merrimack District Court for his arraignment on December 11, 2018.
On October 6, 2018, the Litchfield Police Department received numerous reports of two guinea pigs that were abandoned in the Moore’s Falls Conservation Area. The department would like to thank the Litchfield community for the information and tips that helped solve the investigation. The department would also like to thank the Guinea Pig Sanctuary in Hampton NH for rescuing the guinea pigs. Unfortunately, both guinea pigs passed away after developing respiratory issues. The department would also like to remind the public that is illegal to abandon any animal without proper provision for its care, sustenance, protection or shelter.
On June 16, 2018, at approximately 5:30pm, The Litchfield Police Department was dispatched to the 200 block of Charles Bancroft Highway for a 17 yr. old male with a gunshot wound. Officers were advised that the victim was shot in the chest by a .22 caliber round and was conscious, alert and stable.
On scene officers discovered that the round was fired from a Chiappa Little Badger 22LR. It was reported to officers that a round was loaded into the firearm and when the barrel was closed, the round was accidentally discharged.
The victim was transported to the hospital for medical treatment and the investigation into the incident continues.
On May 09, 2018 the Litchfield Police Department concluded a several month-long investigation regarding a felonious sexual assault on a juvenile. The Police Department received assistance from the New Hampshire field office of the United States Marshal Service in locating the suspect, Jose Hernandez-Disla, 24 years of age, from Waltham, MA. Hernandez-Disla was taken into custody by the United States Marshal’s Fugitive Unit and the Waltham Police Department at his residence located on Weston Street in Waltham.
Hernandez was released on $7,500 cash bail and is scheduled to be arraigned at the Nashua Superior Court on May 24, 2018 at 1 pm. He was charged with two counts of Felonious Sexual Assault a Class B Felony and Certain Uses of Computer Services Prohibited a Class B Felony.
We have received reports about someone identifying themselves as a member of the police department and soliciting donations for the Police Association on behalf the Chief of Police.
The Litchfield Police Department is NOT soliciting donations and you should not give them any personal or credit card information.
On Monday April 2, 2018, Sgt Tessier welcomed The Litchfield Girl Scout Daisy Troop# 58206, to The Litchfield Police Department.
This wonderful group of girls visited the police department to discuss a lesson on respecting authority. Sgt Tessier gave the girls a tour of the station and spoke with them regarding how laws are similar to rules in the home. Sgt Tessier allowed the girls to take photos throughout the station; observe one-way glass and a few of the girls even had a fingerprint taken.
It was a pleasure to assist Daisy Troop# 58206 and spend some quality time with them. Sgt Tessier and The Litchfield Police Department would like to send a big thank you for allowing us to part of this experience, and for the thoughtful thank you cards that were hand crafted by the girls.
