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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Oct 28, 2009 at 12:09 p.m.
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Maltese resign, before the history of your pathetic life comes out in the public eye.
Oct 28, 2009 at 12:08 p.m.
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Too bad Darien has to loose good cops due to one rotten wanna be cop. The village is suffering because it's itiot is running the police department. How odd.
Oct 28, 2009 at 12:06 p.m.
Oct 20, 2009 at 11:02 a.m.
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LOL.....Dumblebee....that's funny stuff.
Oct 20, 2009 at 11 a.m.
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Good luck Chet in your new job. I know you'll dedicate seven plus years to this village. This will be the place to settle down and retire from. Darien has a poison in it and it is killing the police department and village. Until this poison is cured, this PD and village are doomed. Maybe the village should disband the PD, it may be the only way to kill the poison.
Oct 20, 2009 at 10:44 a.m.
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Dumblebee
Yes seven years working for a village wouldn't be a big deal for you because you probably never held a job for that long. So pipe down and stop defending your little "friend" because you make both of you look so stupid.
Oct 19, 2009 at 10:09 p.m.
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Dumblebee
Need your diaper changed? Don't cry, it'll be ok.
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 19, 2009 at 11:03 a.m.
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Lets read between the lines on Officer Wilson's resignation. If you had known and talked to Wilson just 18 moths ago, he loved his job as a cop in Darien. He wasn't dreaming of moving on to another department. What changed his mind in such a short time? Seven years is a long time to dedicate to one place then pick up and move on to start all over again. Why? Part-time help comes and goes, but full-time usually doesn't. Sure others have had one or two years of full-time with Darien and moved on, but seven years? Hello people......HUGE RED FLAG here, can you see it? He kept his options open just incase he needs Darien for a reference down the road by remaining PC on his resignation letter. Good move on his part. If you speak to him now and ask the REAL reason he left to start over, he'll tell you it was all due to MM. Go figure, boy I didn't see that one coming.....hey Bumblebee?
Oct 19, 2009 at 10:43 a.m.
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The Darien Police Department is reduced to nothing because of Maltese. Officers are quitting left and right. Why is that? Gee, dah, I da know..........Yet there are still people like DumbleDee who are living in a different reality than the rest of the world. WOW !
Oct 19, 2009 at 10:36 a.m.
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Bumblebee
Once again you have no clue as to what you are writing. Chief Devoy has nothing to be bitter about with Maltese? Are you serious? That statement alone shows you have no idea. Go blog on some other topic, pick something you have some idea about.
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 15, 2009 at 8:10 p.m.
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ncboy: save it, bumblebee got busted trying to make people believe something that's not true. One of the few Maltese "fans" most likely. There's a good chance it might even be him!
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 14, 2009 at 11:19 a.m.
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I'll bet his union lawyer will be sitting on one side while the VA will be sitting on the other side holding his hands and stroking his arm telling him, "It's ok ....we'll help you, calm down, now don't let them see you cry."
Be a big boy tonight Mikey and take your medicine like a man.
Oct 14, 2009 at 11:16 a.m.
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7pm tonight, the Police Committee is meeting in Darien. I saw the agenda and it doesn't look good for Maltese. Come one come all, lets pack that joint.
Oct 14, 2009 at 11:15 a.m.
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Anyone looking for a halloween costume for their 6 year old kid? Maltese may be selling his Darien uniforms soon.
Oct 14, 2009 at 11:13 a.m.
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Keep me posted my friend. I'll keep spreading the word. I gotta go to work.
REMEMBER ORFORDVILLE !
Oct 14, 2009 at 11:11 a.m.
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Hey Tater.....keep preachin the love brother. I believe Maltese is gonna hate his job after tonight.
Oct 14, 2009 at 11:10 a.m.
Oct 14, 2009 at 11:04 a.m.
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Remember Orfordville !
Bring Back Chief Devoy !
Fire Maltese !
Never forget Darien !
Oct 14, 2009 at 11:03 a.m.
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Anyone heard from Blacktaz? She sent me a nasty email through this blog last week. I responded in kind. She sure is quiet now that another Officer has resigned because of her little buddy.
Oct 14, 2009 at 8:35 a.m.
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Bumblebee
You were busted in a lie, face the music. Nobody cares about the garbage you put on here anyway. Go back to the world of make believe with your pal Maltese.
Oct 14, 2009 at 8:32 a.m.
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I heard there is a real big important meeting tonight. I heard maltese is real nervous about this upcoming meeting. I hope somebody finally does the right thing and removes Maltese from command at the PD. He isn't fit to be a patrolman much less in charge.
Oct 14, 2009 at 8:27 a.m.
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I better watch it, his union lawyer might send me a threatening letter for picking on him.
Oct 14, 2009 at 8:26 a.m.
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yougot2bkidding
What do what to know, every citizen in Walworth County knows Maltese is afraid of his own shadow. He is the laughing stalk of SE Wisconsin.
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 11:20 a.m.
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And of course, I was censored AGAIN for telling the truth......he must have this paper in his pocket too. No foul language or names are being used except Maltese. HHHMMMMM.....how much is he paying you to protect him Scott?
Oct 13, 2009 at 11:18 a.m.
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Also, I have NEVER seen or heard of someone so protected by so many individuals in my life. Maltese has board members, the VA, and union lawyers in his pocket. How? Why? He has built himself such a security blanket. Why? This is not your average cop, this guy knows what he is doing, because he has done it before and he has finally perfected his craft. His craft is lying, cheating, and smooth talking people. If I were the VP, I would contact Rock County Sheriff or DCI and have a background conducted on this guy. I'll bet there is a lot of dirt out there just waiting to be dug up.
Oct 13, 2009 at 11:11 a.m.
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Ask Mr. Spoo what happened when he filed a citizen's complaint against Maltese. The UNION, yes WPPA, sent him a threatening letter. WPPA told Mr. Spoo to stop "harassing" Maltese or face legal action. Now, in my 15 years in law enforcement, I have never heard of the union handeling citizens complaints directly. If I were Mr. Spoo, I would contact WPPA directly and confirm that they did indeed send this letter, then I would contact every news media TV, radio, and newspaper to see if they would be interested in my story. I'll bet next years wages, most of they would take his story. Finally, I would contact my own personal attorney and sue the crap out of them.
This is where the idiotcy has come to.
Oct 13, 2009 at 11:04 a.m.
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 11, 2009 at 10:24 p.m.
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Maybe someday Chet will be able to tell everyone the REAL reason(s) he's leaving. Okay, I'll say if for him, MM!!!! and several board members.
Another GREAT shame and loss for the Village of Darien.
Best of luck Chet!
Oct 11, 2009 at 12:23 p.m.
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Maltese .....resign you looser.
Oct 11, 2009 at 12:22 p.m.
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Blacktaz
You like my response to your email to me? Keep em' coming honey.
Oct 11, 2009 at 11:40 a.m.
Oct 11, 2009 at 11:37 a.m.
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He is one busy guy. You think he patrol's during his 8 hour shift? He's seeking more and more "friends" by sucking up to people for hours on end. Funny how this department just faded down to nothing since he arrived. I remember when it used to be fully staffed with full and part time officers, now what do you have? Lots of openings, that what you have. But some still can't see the writing on the walls, must be blind stupidity.
Oct 11, 2009 at 11:32 a.m.
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bumblebee
No wonder you seem to support Maltese, you have never met him. How can you continue to shoot down my writings as well as several others when you don't know what your writing about. Because if you would ever meet the little fella, you too would be on my side. So I ask you, please go meet him, please. Then tell me how much he has impressed you. I'll bet he'll fail at that.
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 6:43 p.m.
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nowwhat
"But look at the bright side, you still have Maltese." That's rich, I laughed so hard I almost wet myself....good one.....keep em' coming.
Oct 10, 2009 at 6:41 p.m.
Oct 10, 2009 at 6:36 p.m.
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Everybody is leaving bacause of Maltese. When is this village and village board gonna wake up?
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 8:16 a.m.
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You used Darien and wise in the same post? Kind of an oxymoron isnt it?
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 6:26 p.m.
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Jeez I dont get it. Why would you resign from such a high profile position like that? I mean come on HES A COP IN DARIEN! Who wouldnt want to have that job. HAHAHAHA ROFLOL!!! What a pathetic hole darien is.
Oct 9, 2009 at 6:22 p.m.
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