The committee is exploring options to either form one police department, go with Franklin County Sheriff’s Office, or just share services.
Wilton Police Department
Jay, Wilton lean toward merging police departments
The collaboration committee is exploring three options for police coverage between the two towns.
Wilton-Jay police committee mulls pros, cons of forming one department
The committee had a presentation on Monday by Paul Ferland, police chief of both Monmouth and Winthrop departments, who explained what he has done to try and create one department, which is still under discussion.
New York woman charged with cocaine trafficking, reckless conduct in Wilton
Police and drug agents seized about 300 grams of suspected cocaine powder and crack cocaine from a vehicle driven by Tasia R. Jackson, 29, of New York City, New York, according to Wilton police.
Livermore Falls man charged with beating, kidnapping man in Farmington home invasion
Convicted felon Jeromy C. Merchant, 43, was arrested Monday and remains in jail.
Wilton Police to look for funds elsewhere for new hire
The Wilton Board of Selectpersons decided not to make a motion on Tuesday, Feb. 6, to use undesignated funds to buy out the contract for an experienced police officer to fill Wilton PD’s vacant position.
Wilton’s tip line is now active, goes right to on-duty officers
Vice-Chair Mike Wells stated at the Wilton Select Board meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 6, the tip is now active as part of the neighborhood watch program.
Wilton police looking to crack down on speeding
Police Chief Ethan Kyes told the Select Board on Tuesday, Jan. 23, the department will be upping speed details with the help of a grand funded program.
Wilton police destroy $1 million in illegally grown marijuana
State officials and Wilton police discovered an illegal cannabis cultivation facility while conducting an inspection at a separate Weld Road licensed facility Tuesday.
Wilton looking to add more police officers
The Wilton Board of Selectpersons voted unanimously on Tuesday, Nov. 21, to accept a grant to add an additional police officer to the ranks.