This is the name that will be displayed next to your photo for comments, blog posts, and more. Tro. A graduate of the University of Massachusetts-Amherst, he has worked for the Valley Advocate, MassLive and The Register Citizen. He was charged on Dec. 30, 2019. The judge, not a jury, will decide how much compensation the five passengers deserve, unless the parties settle out of court. Yes, but that kid walked away without even getting a ticket. Still, the state trooper was busy on his cellphone one summer day as he sped toward traffic backed up on a straight and flat section of the Thruway. Also you want the pension apply, do the time and you will get it. reporting agency as defined by the Fair Credit Reporting Act, 15 USC 1681 et seq, (FCRA). Flag Commendation Bar uniform Pin Police Breast Cancer, EL13-016 Full size UAS FAA Commercial Drone Pilot Wings pin, CL6-08 Thin Gray Line U.S. Create a password that only you will remember. PayrollCT is not affiliated with any government entity. This officer yelled and gave a tongue lashing to an individual who broke multiple laws. $15.99. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Rovella received 681 votes of no confidence from troopers, Eckersley received 682. This high quality pin is metal with hard enamel and is not made with painted enamel. He called the circumstances that led to the crash pretty bad and said Erie County prosecutors would have done more to keep the reckless endangerment charge in play. That phrase could not be confirmed by listening to the video. EL4-011 Trooper Matthew Spina inspired Connecticut Highway Patrol Police Parody. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism Two months after a state trooper was captured on camera in a profanity-laced tirade during a traffic stop, a commemorative coin that honors him is circulating among his fellow troopers. At 81 mph, Barker would have needed 273 feet to stop completely, the police calculated. In the immediate aftermath of the crash, the State Police said its trooperwas responding to a call when the minivan, and the lives of the men inside, were sent spinning. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Don't knowingly lie about anyone Peter J. Todoro, a lawyer with offices in Williamsville, represents clients in alcohol-related cases and has defended clients in distracted-driving cases, too. Winds N at 10 to 20 mph. I got pulled over for speeding when I was 21 home on leave from Iraq in 2003. Out of 707 members whose votes were qualified, 687 voted no confidence in the governors leadership, according to the results of the vote. The trooper spoke down to me and hit me with a $375 ticket.all of which I deserved. The driver said Spina was right, and Spina responds: I know Im right. He then moves the driver and yells: Sit the [expletive] down. This statement is engraved near the image of the trooper. 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Partly cloudy skies. SOME HAND PAINTED, SOME SEWN, BUT ALL FROM THE CREATIVELY TRANSFORMATIVE MIND OF AN ARTISAN. No wonder state Trooper Matthew Spina hates his job, just as he told the motorist he abused with five minutes of crazed rage during a traffic stop in New Haven two weeks ago, a tirade famously captured on cellphone video, posted on the internet, and viewed internationally. Articles by Matthew Spina's Profile - Muck Rack Guy who cuts his own hair. Middletown, Connecticut - Wednesday, January 29, 2019: James C. Rovella, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, the former Hartford Police Chief who now heads the Connecticut State Police. For example: Trucker Thomas M. Wallace was watching pornography on a laptop in December 2009 when he hit a car driven by 33-year-old Julie I. Stratton, a mother of two, on the Thruway near Pembroke. Pension racket may explain state trooper's crazed rage. in Dept of Emrg Svc & Public Prot. that is degrading to another person. "It certainly wouldn't have happened today.". All were injured to some degree. THE 1ST AMENDMENT PREVENTS GOVERNMENT FROM CENSORING ART. If you want something and don't see it, please ask. He was suspended, but was collecting about $95,000 a year in salary, according to the state Comptroller's Office,when charges were lodged against him in December 2019. These symbols are crucuial and needed to convey our story. We are a privately owned enterprise who engages in creating works of art in the form of Law Enforcement and Military Collectibles. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. A letter obtained by the newspaper provided Spinas treatment as an example of grievances against the departments current leadership. The Caravan and its passengers, meanwhile, were launched into a full 360-degree rotation and came to rest 155 feet away. The purpose of our challenge coins are to educate the public as well as the ranks of law enforcement personnel on the positivity of policing. There are lots of excuses. 1st Responder Nation, a company dedicated to these types of coins, often used as tokens of appreciation, advertises the coin with Spinas name for $13.99. When ordering custom coins, you are responsible for any and all trademarks and copyrights. We endeavor to create art that adds new dimension, new perspectives and starts new conversation and sometimes even sparks a debate. The trooper becomes irate after Jette questions him about the stop. Fundraiser for Matthew Spina by Walt Snyder - GoFundMe CT trooper barred from public interaction after profanity-filled traffic stop, Hamden school board member Walter L. 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God help you if theres anything illegal in this car.. (renews at {{format_dollars}}{{start_price}}{{format_cents}}/month + tax). He did not respond to messages seeking comment for this article, nor did the State Police. TheFirst Amendmentof the U.S. Constitution provides significantprotectionto artistic expression and, as a result, severely limits the government's right to censor controversial works including what we create. An email message containing instructions on how to reset your password has been sent to the e-mail address listed on your account. Regular price $24.99. $18.99. Matthew Spina: Five stories that touched a nerve in 2020 - Buffalo News Get FREE SHIPPING in the US when you spend $20, Regular price The speedometer still said 73 when the Dodge Charger rear-ended a slow-rolling minivan near the Dunkirk exit. In the week before Christmas in 2017, Trooper Joseph J. 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As the incident continues to unfold, Spina yells that it just never ends in this job., Apparently nearing retirement, Spina yells: I got 14 months. You also certify that the reproduction of any images you submit does not infringe upon any intellectual property rights. For Spina seems to be only middle-aged, and achieving pension entitlement by middle age through government employment and not retiring but instead taking other employment for 15 years or so has become a hallowed and lucrative tradition in Connecticut. If you are experiencing difficulties logging in or are a subscriber getting a paywall, please try one or more of the following steps. Notifications from this discussion will be disabled. $18.99 Sold out. We have the largest selection of U.S. Thus Spina seems close to qualifying for an annual pension of about $100,000. Jordan, sitting in the rearmost seat, was thrown forward at impact, along with his seat. God Bless America!!! 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Hundreds of Connecticut state troopers voted that they have no confidence in the leadership of Gov. The trooper, Matthew Spina, pulled over the driver, Kevin A. Jette, on Monday after Jette allegedly sped past him on Interstate 95 near New Haven as Spina was pursuing another car for speeding. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Spina goes on to find marijuana in the car the motorist says he has a medical license and continues to speak heatedly to the motorist throughout the stop, justifying his driving as an attempt to catch another motorist. Ned Lamont, according to a letter from the state police unions leadership. Dispatchers art the tip of the spear. From Search and Rescue to Enforcement, they truly Protect our Nation. We are troopers and we will fight back when treated with disrespect, he added. prohibit the use of this website or the information it contains to make any determinations concerning But if Spina does not complete 20 years of service as he plans to do next year, he will not qualify for a state pension until he turns 65. Two critical components to what LEO Challenge Coins represents. Sale, Click here to see our entire catalogue now. Former Chautauqua County District Attorney Patrick E. Swanson, who the transcript indicates negotiated the plea, declined to comment when asked about the terms. We directly contribute to those in need, including children with cancer, a mission that is very close to our heart. The video also shows Spina making Jette exit the car and briefly puts him in handcuffs after seeing something related to marijuana. Trooper Matthew Spina, a 19-year veteran of the state police, was seen in video captured by the driver screaming profanities and commands as he orders the man out of the vehicle on the Pearl Harbor Memorial Bridge in New Haven in May.