More Burglary-Related Charges Filed Against Ex-Glastonbury Cop

GLASTONBURY, CT — The latest charges against a former Glastonbury police officer, already suspected of participating in several burglaries in Connecticut, Massachusetts and Rhode Island, stems from a break-in at an East Hampton restaurant, according to a warrant.

This time around, Patrick Hemingway, 37, is accused of taking a cash register from Loco Perro restaurant, on High Street in East Hampton on March 8, according to a warrant. He was charged with third-degree burglary, first-degree criminal mischief and sixth-degree larceny. Another $20,000 was tacked onto the more than $1 million in bonds in his three other pending cases and he remained in custody Monday with a Jan. 5 court date.

According to a warrant, surveillance shows that, at 1:42 a.m. on March 8, a black Jeep Grand Cherokee entering the restaurant lot. A masked man emerged with a tool and eventually was able to get into the eatery. The man held a flashlight "in a police like manner," took register and fled east on East High Street, according to a warrant. It was traced back to Hemingway, according to a warrant.

East Hampton police said in a warrant that the owner estimated that the register contained $150 and $200.

The estimated damage to the restaurant was $2,000, according to a warrant.

Hemingway has pending burglary charges out of Wethersfield and Old Saybrook and a state police charge of computer crimes because he is accused of misusing a law enforcement data base.

The East Hampton happened just hours after Hemingway was at the Glastonbury Police Department for training, according to the warrant.

Last month, the Glastonbury Police Department Monday released a statement indicating those on the job there are feeling "embarrassed" and "betrayed" by the criminal charges levied against Hemingway.

The statement from the GPD read:

"We acknowledge the recent arrests of Mr. Hemingway and are aware that there may be additional arrests pending. The Glastonbury police staff feels a mix of embarrassment and anger, as it is disheartening to see someone who once wore our patch and worked alongside us blatantly betray the public's trust.

"Our officers have sworn an oath to safeguard and serve the Glastonbury community. Through years of unwavering dedication, they have diligently upheld this commitment, fostering positive and collaborative relationships.

"Mr. Hemingway's actions stand in stark contrast to the bravery, dedication, and hard work exhibited by the men and women of the Glastonbury Police Department. We express gratitude to everyone who has reached out to support our staff."

The GPD last month released the personnel file for the 37-year-old Hemingway on a Freedom of Information request. in it was a resignation letter from Hemingway stating a desire to become a commercial pilot. He was cited for just one minor transgression in his four-year career at the GPD.