Orange Police Toy Drive A Huge Success. Thank You!
You can help make a child smile during the holidays.
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Take Care Of Yourself! Cooling Centers Available In Orange
Take advantage of these opportunities during the oppressive heat.
Brutal Attack Leaves Pet Goat Dead In Orange
Pack of dogs blamed for deadly attack.
February Was A Very Busy Month For The Orange PD
The Orange Police Department faces numerous challenges last month (3,076 calls for service in that 28-day period) with a high number of Medical Emergencies — 127 — to which they were the first responders; 74 activated burglar alarms; 64 traffic accidents; 23 fights/disturbances; 23 shoplifting/larceny complaints; 1 residential burglary; 7 motor vehicle thefts; 19 criminal … Read more
Police: Social Security Scam Alert
IMPORTANT! Our phone number was spoofed in a scam that we are currently investigating. The victim received a call from the “Social Security Administration,” followed by another call where the CallerID showed “Orange Police Department” with our phone number. The second caller identified himself as an Orange officer. The “officer” asked the victim to confirm … Read more
Orange Police Department Welcomes New Officer
On Monday, December 28, the Orange Police Department swore in its newest officer, Luisangel Valdovinos. Luisangel is a 2015 graduate of Southern Connecticut State University, where he received a bachelor’s degree in History. He graduated from the Hartford Police Academy in 2019 and had been working as a police officer for the City of Hartford. … Read more
Town Of Orange Says Goodbye To Another Treasured Resident
For the second time this month, the Orange Police Department announced the passing of a former officer on its Facebook page. RIP Rodger, and my condolences to his daughter Amy and all of his family and friends. RODGER J. ADDIL March 19, 1948 – December 8, 2020 In memory of our retired Lieutenant and friend. … Read more
OPD Welcomes Its Newest Officer This Week
The Orange Police Department swore in its newest officer, Ana Rita Castelao, on Monday, Nov. 30. Ana was born in Portugal and emigrated to this country at an early age with her parents. She is a 2018 graduate of Central Connecticut State Connecticut, where she received a bachelor’s degree in Criminology. Ana graduated from the … Read more
Not Everyone Who Stays At Home Stays Safe
When this pandemic began to hit the United States some people started wondering how many suicides and murders would take place out of the frustration of being isolated from others or “stuck” with the same group of people indefinitely. The divorce rate reportedly went up in New York and domestic violence rates also have risen … Read more
Orange Police Department Earns State Accreditation
The following notice is from the Orange Police Department: The State of Connecticut Police Officer and Standards Council (POSTC) voted today at their quarterly meeting to grant the Orange Police Department Tier I State Accreditation.Tier I, Liability Standards, are designed to assist police agencies to better protect themselves, their employees, and their governing entities from … Read more