New Police Captain for Exeter

Exeter police Det. Sgt. Stephan Poulin, who led an investigation into the Exeter Hospital hepatitis C outbreak that made national headlines, was promoted to the rank of captain this week.

Poulin was sworn in Monday during a ceremony at the Town Offices.

"I'm excited," said Poulin. "I love serving Exeter. It's a great community."

Poulin, 38, has been with the Exeter Police Department since 2002. He worked for the Somersworth Police Department from 1999 to 2002.

Poulin will now be in charge of the Exeter Police Department's detective division. Poulin replaces Capt. Chris Fenerty, who recently retired.

Police Chief Richard Kane commended Poulin on Monday.

"He's experienced, has a strong character," Kane said. "He has a get-it-done attitude."

Last year, Poulin worked with state prosecutors to bring charges against David Kwiatkowski, who allegedly spread his hepatitis C to 32 Exeter Hospital patients by injecting himself with their medication to get high. Kwiatkowski is currently sitting in jail and faces 98 years in prison on a host of charges.