Wilton CERT Recognized at Wilton Police Award Ceremony - May 20th, 2025
Wilton CERT Recognized at Wilton Police Award Ceremony - May 20th, 2025
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A Letter of Recognition was issued to Wilton CERT for its assistance during a deployment in 2023. In August, 2023 officers responded to a residence in the Town of Wilton on report of an individual having a crisis. The individual was ultimately transported to the hospital for evaluation, but while on scene, it was learned that they had been keeping and caring for a family member's dog that could not be located. Information was obtained that the individual in crisis may have caused harm to the dog. A search warrant was obtained for the property, which consisted of 7 acres of land and abutted an additional 30 acres of State property. After a day and a half of searching, the dog was located, deceased, on State property. It was apparent that the dog had suffered a malicious and violent attack causing its death. An arrest warrant was obtained for the suspect. In December 2023 he was arrested and charged with Malicious Killing of an Animal. Wilton CERT responded to this incident as they usually do, eager and happy to assist in any way they are able. In this case they assisted in a search of a large area and assisted the Wilton Police in locating the animal in question.
A Letter of Recognition was issued to Wilton CERT for its assistance during a deployment in 2023. In August, 2023 officers responded to a residence in the Town of Wilton on report of an individual having a crisis. The individual was ultimately transported to the hospital for evaluation, but while on scene, it was learned that they had been keeping and caring for a family member's dog that could not be located. Information was obtained that the individual in crisis may have caused harm to the dog. A search warrant was obtained for the property, which consisted of 7 acres of land and abutted an additional 30 acres of State property. After a day and a half of searching, the dog was located, deceased, on State property. It was apparent that the dog had suffered a malicious and violent attack causing its death. An arrest warrant was obtained for the suspect. In December 2023 he was arrested and charged with Malicious Killing of an Animal. Wilton CERT responded to this incident as they usually do, eager and happy to assist in any way they are able. In this case they assisted in a search of a large area and assisted the Wilton Police in locating the animal in question.
The Blue Angel Award is an annual honor awarded to a current or former Wilton resident or organization who has distinguished themselves through long term and selfless commitment to the Town of Wilton and the Wilton Police Department. This year this prestigious award was given to the former Executive Director or Wilton CERT, Tom Gunther. Tom joined Wilton CERT in 2016 and was its Executive Director for 5 years before retiring. Last year, Tom volunteered over 500 hours for Wilton CERT. In addition, Tom is also an EMR volunteer and volunteered another 385 hours with the Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps in 2024. In addition, Tom sits on the Wilton Zoning Board of Appeals as a volunteer.
The Blue Angel Award is an annual honor awarded to a current or former Wilton resident or organization who has distinguished themselves through long term and selfless commitment to the Town of Wilton and the Wilton Police Department. This year this prestigious award was given to the former Executive Director or Wilton CERT, Tom Gunther. Tom joined Wilton CERT in 2016 and was its Executive Director for 5 years before retiring. Last year, Tom volunteered over 500 hours for Wilton CERT. In addition, Tom is also an EMR volunteer and volunteered another 385 hours with the Wilton Volunteer Ambulance Corps in 2024. In addition, Tom sits on the Wilton Zoning Board of Appeals as a volunteer.
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