05/20/09
Cape officers recognized for cooperative police efforts
Two officers from the Cape Elizabeth Police Department recently were recognized for outstanding work, one by the U.S. Attorneys Office, the other by the South Portland Police Department.
Detective Paul Fenton was presented a certificate by the U.S. Attorneys Office for his coordinated efforts in an investigation regarding stolen checks worth $17,000.
Fenton, along with representatives from area police departments and the Postal Inspectors Office, teamed up to solidify a case against two suspects. One suspect was sentenced to 30 months in jail, and the other four months in jail. Both were ordered to pay the full amount of the restitution.
"This case just exemplifies how well working relationships between local and federal departments move to bring suspect to justice," said Police Chief Neil Williams.
Secondly, Community Liaison Officer Mark Dorval was recognized with a commendation from the South Portland Police Department for his efforts in a joint “Prescription Drug Drop Off”.
The dropoff collected unneeded medications from residents in both communities, lessening the chance of abuse or accidental ingestion.
This effort resulted in more than 100,000 doses of medication being removed from the homes of Cape Elizabeth and South Portland.
"Again, it reflects on the working relationships we have with our neighboring departments," Williams said. "The department is very proud of both the officers efforts in their cases and congratulates them on their commendations," he said.
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