Waltham Police Chief Received Large Bonus While on Leave
Waltham Police Chief Thomas LaCroix is on paid leave as he faces domestic battery charges.
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Monday, April 1, 2013
Waltham Police Chief Received Large Bonus While on Leave
Waltham Police Chief Thomas LaCroix is on paid leave as he faces domestic battery charges.
Waltham Police Chief Thomas LaCroix received a large longevity bonus in 2012 as he remained on paid administrative leave from the department following charges he attacked his wife and her friend, according to the Boston Globe. LaCroix, in November 2012, received a $16,814 longevity bonus paid to officers who have served at least 10 years with the department, according to the Boston Globe. The bonus was paid as a percentage of his $146,305 annual salary. Also, LaCroix could received the bonus again this year if he stays on paid leave or is found not guilty at his upcoming trial, according to the Boston Globe. In total, LaCroix earned $182,358 last year and has collected $46,177 this year as of March 20, 2013, according to the Globe. LaCroix…
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Waltham Police Officer Placed on Leave After Child Porn Charges
Officer Paul Manganelli is facing child pornography charges.
A Waltham Police officer facing child pornography charges has been placed on paid administrative leave, according to Waltham Mayor Jeannette McCarthy. Officer Paul Manganelli is scheduled to be arraigned on Tuesday, March 26 at the federal courthouse in Boston in connection with child porn charges. “The allegations are disgusting. My thoughts are with his family,” McCarthy told Waltham Patch without specifying the identity of the officer. Manganelli, who lives in Waltham, also owns and operates a DJ business he started with a friend in 1984, according to its website. The business has played childrens’ parties, according to the website. Also, Manganelli won $1 million on a "$100,000 A Year For Life" scratch ticket from the state lottery …
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sheryl camey
10:51 pm on Tuesday, March 26, 2013
no misunderstanding they have proof his sick *** is locked up one less in this world doing bad things i am happy they got him. now lets see if he can find a man to be doing those things to in there :-) more ›
Friday, March 22, 2013
Waltham Police Chief Trial Postponed Again
Waltham Police Chief Thomas LaCroix is facing charges for allegedly attacking his wife.
The trial of Waltham Police Chief Thomas LaCroix has been delayed again, according to the Middlesex County District Attorney's office. LaCroix is facing criminal charges for allegedly attacking his wife and her friend in June 2012. He remains on paid administrative leave from the department and under house arrest. The trial is now scheduled to begin on June 20, according to DA Spokesman Diane McDonald. DA spokesman MaryBeth Long said a scheduling conflict caused the delay. The trial was scheduled to start at Concord District Court on Feb. 13, but the assistant district attorney handling the case had a scheduling conflict with another trial which forced a delay to March 27.
Alice H
2:29 pm on Saturday, March 23, 2013
And so we keep paying him. Whereas, if we funded the independent investigation the mayor wanted to see if he had violated department policies (which he may have whether he is guilty of beating his wife or not), we might be able to stop the drain of his salary while he awaits trial. more ›
Sunday, March 10, 2013
Waltham's Top News This Week: Police Chief, Snow Removal Issues
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The Waltham Public Schools declined to issue a detailed explanation on why a principal recently resigned. More details emerged on the recent controversy over snow clearing during the February blizzard. The City Council's Finance Committee denied another request for money to investigate Waltham Police Chief Thomas LaCroix. A Waltham man was busted for DUI in Arlington.
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Monday, March 4, 2013
Police Chief Investigation Funding Request To Be Discussed Tonight
Waltham Police Chief Thomas LaCroix is facing charges for allegedly attacking his wife and her friend.
The Waltham City Council’s Finance Committee will review and discuss Mayor Jeannette McCarthy’s request to fund an internal affairs investigation of Waltham Police Chief Thomas LaCroix during its meeting tonight. LaCroix is facing serious charges for allegedly attacking his wife and her friend at his Maynard home in June 2012. He is currently on paid administrative leave and under house arrest. McCarthy has requested $10,000 from the city’s general fund to hire a retired state police officer to conduct the investigation. The investigation would determine whether LaCroix broke any of the police department’s rules and could lead to disciplinary action. The meeting starts at immediately after the City Council's Committee of the Whole meeting…
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David C
4:50 pm on Monday, March 4, 2013
She should be denied anything and everything she asks for. Give her a taste of her own medicine. Any funding thats asked of her never leaves her desk. Its a good thing it does have to go before the council because she would have already written the check. I wouldnt doubt it that this ex trooper is a distant family member or a very good friend of hers. more ›
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Request For Police Chief Investigation Funds To Be Reviewed Soon
Waltham Police Chief Thomas LaCroix is facing serious charges for allegedly attacking his wife and her friend.
Mayor Jeannette McCarthy’s request for $10,000 for an internal investigation of Waltham Police Chief Thomas LaCroix will be reviewed during the Monday, March 4 Finance Committee meeting. LaCroix is facing serious charges for allegedly attacking his wife and her friend at his Maynard home in July 2012. LaCroix is currently under house arrest and is on paid administrative leave from the police department. The City Council has requested McCarthy and Personnel Director Kristin Murphy appear at the meeting, which will be held after the Committee of The Whole meeting at 8 p.m. at City Hall. The Finance Committee recently rejected a similar request for $20,000 saying such an expenditure was not necessary because LaCroix’s upcoming March 27 trial …
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Frosty the Snowman
12:56 am on Friday, March 1, 2013
@NotoTraffic you should contact the WPD, sounds like you are a witness to the crime. more ›
Thursday, February 21, 2013
Mayor Requests Funds For Waltham Police Chief Investigation Again
Waltham Police Chief Thomas LaCroix is facing serious charges for allegedly attacking his wife and her friend.
Mayor Jeannette McCarthy has again requested funding for an internal investigation of Waltham Police Chief Thomas LaCroix, who is accused of assaulting his wife and her friend. McCarthy, in a Feb. 20 letter to the City Council, requested $10,000 from the city’s personnel unemployment account that would be used to hire a retired state police officer to investigate whether LaCroix violated the police department’s internal rules. The investigation could lead to disciplinary action. The money request is on the agenda for the Monday, Feb. 25 City Council meeting during which it will likely be referred to a subcommittee for future discussion. LaCroix is facing serious assault charges for allegedly attacking his wife and her friend at their …
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Deva
3:16 am on Friday, March 29, 2013
Hopefully the voters will remember that come election time and not be swayed when eating the 'retarded pie'. more ›
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Waltham Police Chief Hearing Rescheduled
Waltham Police Chief Thomas LaCroix is charged with attacking his wife during a June incident.
UPDATED with info from the DA's office: The hearing scheduled for Sept. 14 has been moved to Sept. 25 at 9 a.m. at Concord District Court. -------- Waltham Police Chief Thomas LaCroix is heading back to Concord District Court on Friday, Sept. 14 for a pre-trial hearing, according to the Middlesex County District Attorney's Office. LaCroix is facing serious charges allegedly attacking is wife and her friend in June. He is currently on leave from the police department. Stay with Waltham Patch for updates on the case.
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Monday, August 20, 2012
Attorney For Waltham Police Chief Experienced in Defending Cops
Attorney Thomas Drechsler has a long history of representing high profile clients.
The attorney defending Waltham Police Chief Thomas LaCroix is no stranger to representing police officers or high-profile clients. Thomas Drechsler, a partner of Boston-based law firm Byrne & Drechsler, has a long and experienced history of defending high profile clients and police officers, according to a review of publicly available information. Drecshler's Past/Current Clients and Cases Drechsler's Resume (source: Byrne & Drechsler website) Drechsler has no prior discipline on his attorney's record, according to the Massachusetts Bar of Board Overseers of the Supreme Judicical Court website.
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Noto Traffic
2:58 pm on Wednesday, April 10, 2013
Aren't you guys a little curious as to WHY the SP couldn't do the investigation? We keep saying, "ah we asked if they could do and they said no". That's it!!! WHY?? Remember the Chief in NH did something wrong and their SP had to investigate. It was on the news. I can't remember what he did but they investigated. I can't believe the "Councilors" don't want to pay for an investigation as it may … more ›