Bridgeport Cop Fired After Excessive Force Complaint: Report

Bridgeport CT

21 January, 2021

8:06 AM

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BRIDGEPORT, CT — A 20-year veteran of the police force was let go following investigation of an excessive force incident, according to The Connecticut Post. Acting Chief Rebeca Garcia said Officer Richard Cretella was terminated due to "inappropriate behavior" connected to an April 1 incident. The details about the incident have not been released. An internal affairs investigation led to the dismissal, according to The Connecticut Post.