Norwalk Police Officer Retires After Multiple Arrests: Police

NORWALK, CT —A Norwalk officer who was arrested twice earlier this year retired Wednesday after an internal investigation found he violated multiple sections of the Norwalk Police Manual, according to the department.

In a news release, Police Chief James Walsh said the internal investigation found Delgado in violation of the following sections of the manual:

• Section 4.2 Conformance to Laws
• Section 4.16 Unbecoming Conduct
• Section 4.33 Truthfulness

"This finding concludes a thorough investigation into conduct that does not align with the values and standards we uphold as a police force," Walsh said in a news release. "As your police chief, my foremost responsibility is to ensure that the actions of our officers reflect the integrity, professionalism, and commitment to public safety that our community expects and deserves. When an officer fails to meet these expectations, it is essential that we take appropriate action to maintain the trust you have placed in us."

Delgado was previously arrested back in June following "an off-duty disturbance," which prompted a criminal investigation that resulted in officers obtaining a warrant for his arrest, according to Walsh.

Delgado was charged with first-degree threatening, second-degree breach of peace and following too closely with a motor vehicle. He was also immediately placed on administrative leave with his police powers suspended, Walsh said.

Police did not provide further information about the disturbance that led to Delgado's arrest in June.

Prior to that incident, Delgado was arrested in February by the Bridgeport Police Department on an outstanding warrant charging him with third-degree stalking and second-degree harassment.

At that time, Norwalk Police Lt. Tomasz Podgorski said the arrest stemmed from a "family violence incident."

As a result of the February arrest, Delgado was placed on administrative leave, his firearm was seized, his police powers were suspended and an internal affairs investigation was planned to be initiated, according to Podgorski.

"As I have stated earlier, these actions do not define our department as a whole," Walsh said Wednesday, "and do not reflect on the men and women of the Norwalk Police Department who serve our citizens [and] who bravely and professionally serve our community with the utmost integrity."

Walsh also thanked the community for their "continued support and trust."