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Bedford Police Announce Promotion, New Assignments

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Bedford Police Department
Robert Bongiorno, Chief of Police
2 Mudge Way
Bedford, MA 01730

For Immediate Release

Friday, Sept. 20, 2019

Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Bedford Police Announce Promotion, New Assignments

BEDFORD — Chief Robert Bongiorno is pleased to announce a promotion and new assignments for three members of the Bedford Police Department.

Craig Naylor was promoted from the rank of Officer to Sergeant; Sgt. Rich Vitale was assigned as the new Detective Sergeant; and Officer Jeffrey French was assigned as the new Campus Resource Officer at Middlesex Community College.

“Sgt. Naylor, Detective Sgt. Vitale and Officer French each have extensive experience with the Bedford Police Department that will serve them well in their new positions,” Town Manager Sarah Stanton said. “The community is fortunate for their distinguished service to the department. I wish them all the best in this next step of their respective careers.”

Sgt. Craig Naylor

Sgt. Naylor has been a police officer with the Bedford Police Department for 20 years, during which he spent five years as a detective and police prosecutor representing Bedford Police in the Middlesex County court system.

In his previous assignment as the Campus Safety Officer assigned to Middlesex Community College, Sgt. Naylor was instrumental in forming partnerships and fostering a strong community relationship with the dual campus institution.

Through his work at MCC, Sgt. Naylor has trained over 1,500 civilians in response to active shooter training and holds certificates in many police functions.

Sgt. Naylor will join the sergeant ranks and will be responsible for patrol shift supervision.

Detective Sgt. Rich Vitale

Detective Sgt. Vitale joined Bedford Police in March 2000 as a patrol officer.

Since 2006, Detective Sgt. Vitale has served as one of the department’s force instructors for firearms, defensive tactics, less lethal munitions and Taser.

From 2003-2004, he was assigned on a part-time basis to the Southern Middlesex Regional Drug Task Force. In 2012, he was assigned as a detective/prosecutor and in 2013 he was promoted to the rank of sergeant.

Detective Sgt. Vitale has also received multiple departmental commendations in his time with the Bedford Police Department.

Officer Jeffrey French

Officer French has been an officer with Bedford Police Department for 20 years.

He has been a field training officer for 15 years, a member of the Community Services Unit for over 10 years and the department’s public information officer for the past three years.

“The unique Campus Resource Officer partnership that Middlesex Community College shares with the Bedford Police Department has yielded incredibly beneficial rewards for our campus,” said MCC Executive Director of Public Affairs Patrick Cook. “Officer Naylor was able to weave himself into the fabric of the college campus as a valuable resource for our students, staff and faculty, and I have no doubt Officer French will continue that synergy. Bringing a patrol officer into the mix of a college campus has yielded positive interactions, and provides our population access to a wealth of law enforcement resources at the same time. We’re sorry to see Sgt. Naylor go, but wish him well in his new leadership role and look forward to having Jeff join our MCC community.”

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Newburyport Police Officer Dani Sinclair Promoted to Inspector

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Newburyport Police Department
Mark Murray, City Marshal
4 Green St.
Newburyport, MA 01950

For Immediate Release

Tuesday, July 9, 2019

Media Contact: Jessica Sacco
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Newburyport Police Officer Dani Sinclair Promoted to Inspector

Newburyport Police Officer Dani Sinclair recently stepped into her new role as Inspector. (Courtesy Photo Newburyport Police Department)

NEWBURYPORT — City Marshal Mark Murray is pleased to announce that Officer Dani Sinclair has been promoted to the rank of Inspector.

Inspector Sinclair stepped into her new role on July 1. She joins Inspector Chris McDonald and Inspector Mike Sugrue in the Detectives’ Office.

Inspector Sinclair first joined the Newburyport Police Department as a reserve officer in 2005, moving into a full-time position in 2006. Prior to joining the Newburyport Police Department, she served as a dispatcher and reserve police officer for the Newbury Police Department.

“Dani is a longstanding member of our department who is extremely deserving of this promotion,” Marshal Murray said. “She brings a wealth of knowledge, training and experience to the Detectives’ Division that will benefit the entire City of Newburyport.”

In her more than 10 years with the department, Inspector Sinclair has taken on a variety of roles, including Field Training Officer, Rape Aggression Defense (R.A.D.) instructor, and CPR and first aid instructor. Additionally, Inspector Sinclair has been a lead investigator for the department’s Sexual Assault Unit since 2005, a role which she will continue as Inspector.

She has also developed an Essex County outreach program between police departments that allows members to share information about overdoses in their communities, including follow ups with residents.

Inspector Sinclair previously served on a local drug task force and was also the liaison for the city’s Help Every Lost Person to Safety (HELPS) program, which works with those prone to wandering or becoming lost.

She is a Triton Regional High School alumnus and earned a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from Northeastern University.

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Raynham Fire Department Announces Four Promotions

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Raynham Fire Department
Chief James T. Januse
37 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Wednesday, June 12, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Raynham Fire Department Announces Four Promotions

RAYNHAM — Chief James T. Januse is pleased to announce the promotions of four members of the Raynham Fire Department, and the swearing in of a new firefighter at a ceremony last night.

Capt. Barrett Johnson was promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief, effective this July; Lt. Jeffrey Kelleher was promoted to the rank of Captain, effective this July; Firefighter Jason Karns who was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in April; and Firefighter Brad Carr will be promoted to the rank of Lieutenant, effective this July.

A ceremony recognizing the promotions and recent graduation of Firefighter Trevor Chute from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) was held on Tuesday, June 11, at Town Hall. 

“Capt. Johnson, Capt. Kelleher, Lt. Karns and Lt. Carr have worked incredibly hard to earn these promotions, and have each displayed a deep commitment to the safety and well being of our community,” Chief Januse said. “And Firefighter Chute put a tremendous amount of time and energy into his studies at the MFA. We are fortunate to have each one of these members of our department, and it was wonderful to recognize them all last night.”

Deputy Chief Barrett Johnson

Johnson began his career with the Raynham Fire Department as a call firefighter in 1995. He was hired full-time in 1998, promoted to the rank of Lieutenant in 2012 and named Captain in 2017. He also serves as a paramedic for the department. As Deputy Chief, he will be responsible for assisting the chief with fire operations, fire prevention and administrative duties.

Capt. Jeffrey Kelleher

Kelleher also began his career with the Raynham Fire Department as a call firefighter in 1995. He was hired as a full-time firefighter for the department in 1998. In January 2017, he was named Acting Lieutenant and was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant later that year. Capt. Kelleher is a paramedic and also holds various officer certifications. As a Captain, he will continue his role as the Group 2 shift commander.

Lt. Jason Karns

Karns began his career with the Raynham Fire Department as a call firefighter in July 2001. He was hired full time by the apartment in July 2002 and advanced to the rank of Lieutenant this April. Lt. Karns is the shift commander of the Raynham Fire Department’s Group 4 and holds various fire officer certifications, is a certified paramedic and holds an associate’s degree in fire science from American Public University.

Lt. Brad Carr

Firefighter Carr began his career with the Raynham Fire Department in September 1993 and was hired full time in July 1996. He will serve as the shift commander of the department’s Group 1 starting this July. Firefighter Carr is also a certified paramedic, holds various officer certifications and holds a bachelor’s degree in fire science from Columbia Southern University.

Firefighter Trevor Chute

Firefighter Chute was hired as a call firefighter for the Raynham Fire Department in January 2016, and was hired full-time in July 2017. He is a Raynham native, who served in the U.S. Navy between 2012-2016. He graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy this March, and is certified as a Firefighter I/II.

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Raynham Fire Department’s Jeffrey Kelleher Promoted to Captain

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Raynham Fire Department
Chief James T. Januse
37 Orchard St.,
Raynham, MA 02767

For Immediate Release

Monday, June 10, 2019

Contact: Benjamin Paulin
Phone: 781-428-3299
Email: [email protected]

Raynham Fire Department’s Jeffrey Kelleher Promoted to Captain

RAYNHAM — Chief James T. Januse is pleased to announce that Raynham Fire Department Lieutenant Jeffrey Kelleher was promoted to the rank of Captain last week and will be recognized at a ceremony tomorrow.

Kelleher was promoted by Chief Januse on Friday, June 7. A promotion ceremony will be held on Tuesday, June 11 at Raynham Town Hall at 7 p.m., where his family will be in attendance.

“Jeff has been with the Raynham Fire Department for nearly 25 years, starting as a call firefighter,” Chief Januse said. “Since that time, he has been an integral part of our department as he has worked his way up the ranks, including serving a vital role as our community outreach officer. On behalf of the entire department, I would like to congratulate Jeff on this next step of his career.”

Kelleher began his career with the Raynham Fire Department as a call firefighter in 1995. He was hired as a full-time firefighter for the department in 1998. In January 2017, he was named an acting lieutenant and was subsequently promoted to the rank of lieutenant seven months later.

Kelleher is a paramedic who holds various officer certifications. As a captain, he will continue his role as the Group 2 shift commander.

Kelleher lives in Raynham with his wife Kellie and three sons. His oldest son, Justin Kelleher, is also a Raynham firefighter. 

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