Darien officer resigns
DARIEN — A village of Darien police officer has resigned, leaving the police department with two fewer full-time bodies than it had a year ago.
Officer Chet Wilson filed his letter of resignation Oct. 2, Administrator Marc Dennison said. His last day of work will be Friday, Oct. 16, Dennison said.
Dennison said it will be up to the village’s police committee to start the discussion about replacing Wilson. The committee next meets Wednesday, Oct. 14.
Wilson’s letter of resignation says he accepted a full-time officer position in another department.
“This was not an easy decision to make,” the letter reads. “The past seven years have been very rewarding. I’ve enjoyed serving the residents of Darien and making the village a safe place to live.”
Wilson has worked at the department since June 2002, Dennison said. He worked part-time for two months before becoming a full-time officer.
The village already has been short one full-time person since December when Chief Steve DeVoy was suspended with pay. The village board in March voted to start the process to fire DeVoy, but a hearing still is pending that could fire the chief or bring him back to work.
The hearing is scheduled for Nov. 16. In the meantime, a motion to enforce a settlement between the village and DeVoy is pending.
In September, DeVoy agreed to a settlement written by his attorney and the village attorney. But the village board Sept. 21 voted against the settlement.
DeVoy’s attorney, Tom Halloran, contends the settlement offer was a binding contract that the board broke when it voted against the settlement.
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By TODD MISHLER 09/08/11
Nov 29, 2009 at 7:15 p.m.
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Tadersalad why are you so worried about malteze? He must know something he is not telling. You know real cops can not sling mud like cops that do not do the job they are hired for. Not slinging mud. HUM
Oct 19, 2009 at 3:13 p.m.
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williepeter = Seven years in Darien would not be a big deal to anyone but you. If I worked for a town like that I would be looking for a better job too. With people like you for citizens, any place would be better than Darien. I hope Sgt. Maltese gets a chance to give you a speeding ticket, whoever you are.
Oct 16, 2009 at 9:57 p.m.
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Well, if you are upset with DeVoy then you certainly should be upset with Maltese. He has someone working with him during the day so he can spend his time in the police department, Dennison's office, department of public works or in the diners for an extended period of time. Talk about a time waster. Maybe you should check to see when the last time is he solved a real crime in the community. I'll bet NEVER!
Oct 16, 2009 at 4:19 p.m.
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ncboy is smarter than the average blogger. My taxes do pay DeVoy. I am amazed that some of you can be so full of hate for Sgt. Maltese when he has never done anything to any of you, including DeVoy. It is always easier to point the finger at someone else, but don't forget, the other four point back at you. Hate will only make your life more miserable.
Oct 16, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.
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Chet, best of luck to you, with your new hire. It is unfortunate that you will be leaving us, and not in the area, to protect and serve with your original brothers. I hope you make new ones, and that they stick together, better than what youve had to deal with. You deserve an awesome place, and where you're headed, I can assure you IT IS. I speak for what I believe to be all of the local Law Enforcement Officer's, when I say, Good Luck Chet, and Be Safe buddy. Thanks for everything.
Oct 14, 2009 at 11:59 a.m.
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yougot2bkidding and fedupResident
You are quick to call someone a liar when it is to your advantage to make someone look bad. A person can own property in the Village and pay taxes but not live in the Village. I beleive they call them a LANDLORD.
Oct 13, 2009 at 1:52 p.m.
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tallman: any information you can share with us would be greatly appreciated. It appears you know more than the average or at least the citizens of Darien.
Oct 13, 2009 at 11:29 a.m.
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The blogger that said Maltese is affraid of his own shadow? You are right!!!!!! I guess if you don't ask he won't tell either unless it benefits him.
Oct 13, 2009 at 10:44 a.m.
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What a JOKE- Darien is!
Oct 13, 2009 at 10:39 a.m.
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When you find out what a time-waster your little buddy is, then we can talk. You obviously know nothing about him other than you think he's a "nice young man". Perhaps you're his male roommate?
Oct 13, 2009 at 9:48 a.m.
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I pay federal and state taxes, as well as real estate taxes. Therefore, part of my money does end up in Darien, one way or the other, so I do help pay DeVoy wages. One thing I know for sure, if I had some of you that blog on here for friends, I wouldn't need any enemies. What a bitter crew. God bless you all too, you need it.
Oct 13, 2009 at 8:30 a.m.
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I was just downtown and read the agenda for the police committee meeting tomorrow night at 7 PM. It appears the committee is going to start taking care of business(Maltese).
It's about time! I wish I could be there but have to work in the evening. Someone please fill me in after the meeting with a quick blog. Come-one, come-all..........Maybe bumblebee wants to appear on behalf of his "new found friend". Trust me, you can have him protecting you in your little make believe lego community; we're trying to get rid of him. A very poor excuse for a COP and definantely NOT a supervisor. Barney is scared of his own shadow.
Oct 12, 2009 at 11:15 p.m.
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Bumblebee might be one of the old board members or a resident with a grudge or something.
He is obviously a liar tho, as shown by his lie that he claims he don't live here. He does. So whatever else he says must be a lie too.
I am so sick of this crap and the old board members who think they are acting on the behalf of me, when they just aren't. They are acting on behalf of themself and their wrong and twisted logic of what's good for we the people.
Those 4 idiots aren't acting on MY behalf or the good of this village. I can't wait for april to vote them out.
Oct 12, 2009 at 10:19 p.m.
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Never claimed to be a citizen!.... LOL! ....LIAR!
How do you defend your lies bumblebee?
Oct 12, 2009 at 10:14 p.m.
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Oops bumblebee - it appears you are a gigantic liar. Surprise surprise.
On the 'Hearing Set for Darien Chief' article:
Posted on May 19 at 3:44 p.m. by BUMBLEBEE:
"They fired a Rock County policeman for having an affair, why not DeVoy? Racism and pornography are not acceptable. My taxes help pay DeVoy's salary, and I certainly don't want to waste it on him."
If you do not live here why are you paying taxes here - ...... cuz maybe you're a LIAR?
That makes everything you said a LIE! DISMISSED!
Oct 12, 2009 at 9:47 p.m.
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I have never claimed to be a citizen of Darien. In fact, I stated I would never live in a little burg like that. Everyone knows your business, or thinks they do. And as you show by your comments, you are a small minded little burg at that. Gossip, gossip gossip, the backbone of small towns. No, glad to say, I do not now, or never have, lived in Darien or even close to it. But, if I did I would be proud to have Sgt. Maltese protecting me.
Oct 12, 2009 at 8:46 p.m.
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Hey bumblebee; in your previous comments you said you were a tax payer of Darien. If that was the truth then why did you have to "drive" to Darien to meet Maltese. Don't you already live here?
Were you lying then or now?
Find another article to blog - you phoney?
Oct 12, 2009 at 8:38 p.m.
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Nice comments "bumblebee" (AKA Mark Dennison no doubt).
Oct 12, 2009 at 8:30 p.m.
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Well, as I said I would, I drove to Darien late this afternoon to look for Sgt. Maltese. Found a squad car on patrol and stopped him, asked his name, and it was Sgt. Maltese. Funny, I thought some of you said he was always sitting in the office. Sorry to disappoint you williepeter, but I found him to be a very polite, neat appearing, helpful and friendly young man. Not at all the ogre you paint him to be. Sorry, but my opinion stays the same. Keep up the good work Sgt. Maltese and God bless you.
Oct 12, 2009 at 1:02 p.m.
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Darien Board members and residents, check with ALL the PAST board members of the Village of Orfordville, in Rock County as to why Malteese is not there any longer. He is less than forthright and always secretly keeping score on the boss and other community leaders to use against them at some point rather than simply do his job. Then go talk to the people of the Village of Albany and see why he's not Chief there any longer. Obviously the Darien Village board did not do a good backround check on Maltese. This guy is TROUBLE folks with a capital T. Darien needs to have the Rock County Sheriff Department do the background check of Maltese to be independant and untainted from Walworth County. Darien residents watch and protect your back with this Maltese character he has pulled the same divide and destroy tactics many times before. The residents, Businesses and visitors of Darien deserve and can do much better.
Oct 10, 2009 at 9:29 p.m.
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Just another thing williepeter and the others can blame on Maltese. He must be one busy guy. I'm going to have to drive out to your little burg just to meet him. I'll let you know when I do
Oct 10, 2009 at 10:35 a.m.
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But look at the bright side. You still have Maltese.
Oct 10, 2009 at 10:08 a.m.
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Election in April! Hope the police dept. is still there by then!
Oct 10, 2009 at 10:07 a.m.
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Chet,
We are going to miss you terribly! Best of luck to you!
Oct 10, 2009 at 7:48 a.m.
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Way to go again Darien:When are you people going to wise up and replace that board?................
Oct 9, 2009 at 9:22 p.m.
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Too bad for Darien, lost ANOTHER good Officer! Good job Village for running him out! NOT!
Oct 9, 2009 at 9:20 p.m.
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Congrats Chet!
Oct 9, 2009 at 6:46 p.m.
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I wonder if he is going to Lake Geneva? LOL
Oct 9, 2009 at 6:22 p.m.
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