May 6, 2010 - The Wilmington Police are proud to announce that the department has attained the status of Certified Police Agency by the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission. Click below for more information.
Auxiliary Police Lt. Bob Beals retires 34 years of service
After spending over three decades volunteering for the Town of Wilmington, first as a special police officer, Auxiliary Police Lt. Commander Robert Beals officially retired from service. Bob and his family were guests of honor at the Board of Selectmen's meeting on April 26th, where Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, Michael Newhouse officially recognized Bob for his years of dedication and service.
Chief Michael Begonis praised Bob and the entire Auxiliary unit for their constant hard work and dedication, stating that through their volunteer work, the town received an extra set of eyes and ears that compliments the regular police force.
Each selectman praised Bob for his truly outstanding achievements that over the years have included special police officer, auxiliary police officer, Administrative Sergeant, and most recently, Unit Commander for the past ten years.
We are sad to see Bob go, but wish him and his family the best and thank him for all his hard work over the years. Congratulations Bob!
On December 15, 2009, Officer Louis Martignetti was off duty and with his family on the way to his son's hockey game, when he came upon a serious motor vehicle crash on Salem Street in Wilmington. He found the car upside down on the railroad tracks, with it's driver trapped inside.
Using his years of experience and training as a police officer, Officer Martignetti calmly entered the smoking car, and began reassuring the victim and worked to free her from the wreckage.
For Lou's heroic actions and selfless bravery, he was honored in Quincy on April 7, 2010 at the Massachusetts Registry Of Motor Vehicles by Deputy Director Michael Byrne and the Massachusetts Safety Officers League.
Present that day from the Wilminton Police Department to also honor their colleague were; Operations Lt. Joseph Desmond, Safety Officer Brian Moon, and Deputy Chief Robert Richter.
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