The Danbury Police Department has held a swearing in ceremony for two new Sergeants and three new detectives.  During the ceremony yesterday, Hector Rodriguez and Alex Relyea took the oath of office as Sergeant. 

Rodriguez came to the Danbury Police Department as an officer in 2008 from the NYPD.  He also served in the Army as a Combat Engineer.  Rodriguez  is a member of the Honor Guard and provides translation services.  He received the Exceptional Police Service Award in 2009, 2012 and 215, and the Medal of Meritorious Services in 2008.  He was 1st on the current Police Sergeant Eligibility list. 

Relyea joined Danbury PD in 2014, having previously served in New Milford.  Relyea was recently reinstated after being cleared in two investigations into shootings, one fatal.  In December 2018, Relyea shot and killed Paul Arbitelle during a confrontation at the Glen Apartments.  In July 2019, he shot and injured Aaron Bouffard during a search for the man who caused a disturbance at MCCA.  He remained on paid administrative leave for more than two years, until this fall, when he was exonerated in both cases.  

Michelle Stabile, Christina Buonocore and Michael Russotti took the oath of office as Detective.  Stabile joined DPD in 2012 and served as a Field Training Officer and part time Evidence Technician.  She is a certified EMT and received the Exceptional Police Service Award in 2019. 

Buonocore joined DPD in 2012 and holds a Master's Degree in Forensic Science.  She has served as Field Training Officer, Peer Support Officer, part time Evidence Technician and Property Clerk. 

Russotti joined DPD in 2014 and was the recipient of the Samuel J Luciano Award for graduating at the top of his class at the CT POST Academy.  He has served as Crisis Intervention Officer Intermediate, part time Evidence Technician, Police Diver Intermediate, Peer Support Officer and Rifle/Breach Kit Officer.