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Stafford Resident Among 3 New Vernon Police Officers

Vernon has three new police officers, including a Stafford resident.

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Vernon's newest officers pose with police chief John Kelley after being sworn in last week.
Vernon's newest officers pose with police chief John Kelley after being sworn in last week. (Chris Dehnel/Patch )

VERNON, CT — The Vernon Police Department has three new cops on its roster and a Stafford resident is among them.

They are:

  • Justin Hock (Badge No. 291) is from Rocky Hill, and graduated from Rocky Hill High School.
  • James Kelley (Badge No. 292) is from Portland, and graduated from Portland High School.
  • Ryan DiManno (Badge No. 293) is from Stafford Springs and graduated from Manchester High School.

All three recruits will start the state academy on Friday. The started with the town of Vernon on Sept. 12.

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