LEOMINSTER — Capt. Ryan Malatos was appointed acting police chief on Oct. 1, the same day longtime police chief Aaron Kennedy officially retired amidst allegations of a history of discriminatory remarks. “I am honored for the opportunity to lead this department and serve the community,” Malatos said via phone on Thursday morning. “I have always […]
Leominster Police Department
Leominster Police Chief Kennedy retiring amidst allegations of discriminatory remarks
LEOMINSTER — The city announced that Police Chief Aaron Kennedy is retiring following a long, unexplained absence since the end of July after he allegedly made discriminatory remarks to a firefighter. According to an anonymous source, Kennedy was sent home by Mayor Dean Mazzarella seven weeks ago pending an investigation allegedly as a result of […]
Anonymous tip411 working in Leominster
LEOMINSTER — A press conference at the Police Department on Monday provided information about tip411, a system that enables citizens to send anonymous tips via text message or an app. Police are encouraging citizens to use the recently implemented system they say is already helping. Police Chief Aaron Kennedy said they have received numerous tips […]
Leominster PD finds some new recruits
Leominster Police Officer Ryan Morrell stopped by Northwest Elementary School on Jan. 26 for career day. “School Resource Officer Morrell is recruiting them young,” Leominster Police posted on social media that day along with the photo. (CO…
