Ex-Seekonk chiefs, officers are target of lawsuit
2008年5月1日 · The lawsuit alleges that former Police Chiefs Vito Scotti and Wayne Mackiewicz, Capt. Craig Mace and Lt. Frank John violated Jones and Howitt's civil rights by conducting an extensive investigation into a license-plate check that Jones did as a favor for Howitt in 2005.
Selectmen say police chief misinformed them about exams
2005年1月20日 · SEEKONK -- Minutes into last night's meeting, Board of Selectmen Vice Chairman Steven Howitt read a news release detailing instances in which Police Chief Vito J. Scotti gave board members misinformation about his department's promotional exams in 2002 and 2003. The board announced in late December that it was investigating the exams.
Ceres officer dies, another injured in gunfight with Marine
2005年1月11日 · Several houses in the neighborhood, north of Ceres High School, were evacuated, and the area was kept locked down for about two-and-a-half hours, officers said. Officers went door to door, asking residents to lock their doors and turn off their lights, said Vito Fontana, 63, a local resident who watched the police in action.
Rutland Ofc indicted for rape - Massachusetts Cop Forum
2008年1月31日 · In the latest case, Judge Vito A. Virzi ordered Mr. Briddon held on $100,000 cash bail, and continued the case to Nov. 7. Judge Virzi also revoked Mr. Briddon's bail on the pending case, which means he will be held without bail for 60 days. When that time period elapses, the bail the judge set yesterday afternoon will go into effect.
Police officer accused of Jeep scam - Massachusetts Cop Forum
2008年5月23日 · Officer Degon and Mr. LaFratta were arraigned in Central District Court before Judge Vito A. Virzi. Not-guilty pleas were entered by the court on their behalf. Judge Virzi released the two men on personal recognizance and continued their cases to June 24. Officer Degon told the judge he planned to hire his own lawyer. Mr.
EDITORIAL: Guns on a plane | Massachusetts Cop Forum
Tuesday, March 17, 2009 EDITORIAL: Guns on a plane After the September 11 attacks, commercial airline pilots were allowed to carry guns if they completed a federal-safety program. No longer would unarmed pilots be defenseless as …