Crime & Safety

Montville Hires New Police Chief

The new police chief arrives at the department with 34 years of experience in law enforcement.

Information via Montville Police Department

MONTVILLE, CT — After a long process of transitioning to an independent Police Department and vetting the Chief of Police applicants, it is with great pleasure that the Town of Montville announces its first Chief of Police Wilfred Blanchette.

Chief Blanchette comes to the Town of Montville with 34 years of Law Enforcement experience in various command and leadership roles with Federal, State and local agencies. Chief Blanchette will become the official head of the Montville Police Department upon the Towns separation form the resident State Trooper program on July 1, 2023.

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