Massacllusetts State Police

fntemal Affairs
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Part I - Persona! !nforrnaoon
Name: Trooper Curtis TClnelli
iD Number; 2841 Badqe No: Hire Ot; 06/19/1000
Received date; Jun S, 2001
Classifttatlon:
Aliegatron{s):
Enfoicement Exonerated Jul16, 2001
Dlsdpllnary ad:ion(s)
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Extema! lnvestigation IA #t 2010...:0287 Case #: OW01if.G261
Rm:eived elate: Nov 22, 2010 :Qco.lrred date: oct 111 2019
Classification: 8\fort:ement Action
Allega!:ion{s):.
Enforcement Action- Mar 24, 20U
O!sdpl!nary actlon(s}
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Voica accident IA #t case #: 2M.l...oo4.000U2S
Received date: Jun V
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2D13 Oo:urred nate: JanA, 2012
dass!ficatlon:

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Disdplinaty aclicn(s)
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Received date: Mar 5, 2014
Classification:
Allegation(s):
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Disciplinary acti6n(s)
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Occurred date: Feb 28, 2014
Printed: May 09, 2014 08:53 By: Program Coordinator II Lisa Botka
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Therefore, it is my recommendation that Trooper Cinelli be EXONERATED in this
matter concerning Ms. Alachoyan.
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STEPHEN,l LEARY#45
Major, Troop "C'
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GOVERNOR
JANE SWIFT
LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR
JANE PERLOV
SECRETARY
COLONEL JOHN DlFAVA
SUPERINTENDENT
FROM:
TO:
SUBJECT:
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MEMORANDUM
Lt. Colonel Thomas L. McLaughlin, Division of Standards &
Major Stephen Leary, Troop Commander, Troop C
Citizen Response Forms
June 6, 2001
1. In regard to the attached citizen response form, we have logged this complaint and
assigned the following case number 2001-DST-0166C.
2. Due to the nature ofthe complaint I am returning it to your troop to investigate
and report your fmdings to me in accordance with established procedures.
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CRF-0166C

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GOI'Y.'JlNOR
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To: Major Stephen C. Leary, Commanding Troop C
From: Sergeant Thomas F. Nicosia, #1633, SP Holden
Subject: Complaint investigation# 200 I 166 c
1. The above citizens complaint was assigned to this officer on June 7, 2001. This officer has
read the above complaint, and after a fe'IV weeks, has spoke to all parties involved_
Trooper Cinelli was appraised of the situation, and was very open and honest about his
conduct on the night in question. His To/From is attached to this report Also attached is
the original statement made b nd a statement taken by this officer
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at her place of work on 6/28/01.
On 6/26/01, this officer contacted
speeding by Tpr. Cinelli on
asked this oftlcer ''ihat
f the options
or pay the fine through the mait I
time to meet with him
2001, during the day
having conversation with
with the ticket?" This
could either request a hearing
would be a convenient
that Thursday, June 28,
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her a ticket H:H suee\iinu
and leil in his cnJ ~ r
This onlcer the troopt:r had been in that an:1,
he harl made a rnotox SL and was
to his patrol area he happened to car.
reiterating the vra:s very cautious to her speed, and
concem ;;tbom the oft1<cers conduct 'Nas
she was more conccrn;:;d the ticket
that it did not appear that Tpr any mie or regulatkm. ofthe
depam11ent, and that did not He at..1:ed properly i.tl pertorming hls
dutiei>. She stili kept the fact that she \Vlls conccrne:d about
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was mlJ her recourse with about a complaint on
the oft1cer, bur to her case with t1te court!'L advised that she has requested a
heari11g< She was then told that this wuuld furwnrd this rep.Jrt fbr review and tl}JU
she. would he notmed as to recm:nmendation, was also. told if her uncle
to matter, to conta'.i me at at Holdert
5 a:nd ;;cared ab{lUt
Cinelli, her concern "'las a fhr something she
It officers opinion that Tpt, Cinel!J conducted hirnseH' in a on:>fi;ssionaJ
did !list vioh.ite anyrulJ;'S or regulations state According to the aHegati()ns
on::seutt:O in this case, I find: them to be e:-<(:iherared,
F. Nicosia, #1633
Sergeant,, i\'fa.ssachusetts State Police
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COLONEL JOHN DiFAVA

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Your Gomplaint has been received regarding the actions of Trooper Curtis T. Cinelli of
the Holden State Police Barracks.
Sergeant TI1omas F. of my command, will be assigned to conduct an
investigation into your complaint, The investig.at-ing officer will contact you in the near future.
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t,o _y-our ;rr!nre"'''l
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Thank you for writing and bringing this matter to our attention allowing us to
address the issue.
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Sincerely,

STEPHEtlc. LEARY
Major, Troop "C"
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DEVALL PATRICK
GOVERNOR
TIMOTHY P. MURRAY
UEl.JTENANrGOVERNOR
MARY ELJZABETH HEFFERNAN
SECRETARY

SUPERINTENDENT
TO:
FROM:
SlJBJECT:
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01702
(5os) 820-2J12 820-228.9
March 21, 2011
Lt. Colonel John V. Dunn, Commanding
Division of Standards & Training
Lt. Colonel Francis J. Matthews, Commanding
Division of Investigative Services
Citizen Complaint DST Case #2010-DST-0261DIS
1. I have reviewed the investigative report submitted regarding this complaint. I concur
with the investigative findings that this complaint should be resolved Departmentally as
EXONERATED.
2. The attached report is forwarded for your review and any further action deemed
appropriate.
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DEVALL PATRICK
GOVERNOR
TIMOTHY P. MURRAY
LIE/.fTENANT GOVERNOR
MARY EUZABETH HEFFERNAN
SECRETARY
COLONEL MARIAN J. McGOVERN
SUPERINTNDENT
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March 21, 2011
Lieutenant Colonel Francis J_ Matthews
Commanding
Division of Investigative Services
TO: Trooper Curtis Cinelli #2841
SUBJECT: Citizen Complaint 2010-DST-0261DIS
1. I have reviewed the investigative report submitted regarding this
complaint. I concur with the investigation findings that this complaint
should be resolved Departmentally. as exonerated.
Division of Investigative Services
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DEVALL PATRICK
GOVRNOR
TIMOTHYP. MURRAY
U1JTENANT GOVERNOR
MARY ELIZABETH HEFFERNAN
SECRETARY
COLONEL MARIAN J. MCGOVERN
SUPERINTENDENT
FROM:
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March 21, 2011
Lieutenant Colonel Francis J. Matthews
Commanding
Division of Investigative Services
TO: Trooper David Reis #2445
SUBJECT: Citizen Complaint 2010-DST-0261DIS
1. I have reviewed the investigative report submitted regarding this
complaint. I concur with the investigation findings that this complaint
should be resolved Departmentally as exonerated.
Division of Investigative Services
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DEVALL PATRICK
GOVERNOR
TIMOTHY P. MURRAY
L/EIJIENANT GOVERNOR
MARY EUZABETH HEFFERNAN
SECRETARY
COLONEL MARIAN J. MCGOVERN
SUPERINTENDENT
FROM:
TO:
SUBJECT:
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S9t<1.J.i!on of O:}tvV.&ti:Jative if
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March 21, 2011
Lieutenant Colonel Francis J. Matthews
Commanding
Division of Investigative Services
Sergeant Theodore B. Condon #0791
Citizen Complaint 201 0-DST -0261DIS
I have reviewed the investigative report submitted regarding this
complaint I concur with the investigation findings that this complaint
should be resolved Departmentally as exonerated.
Division of Investigative Services


DEV AL L.. PATRICK
GOVERNOR
TlMOTHY P.MURRAY
Ll1JTEN,4NT GOVBHNOR
MARY EL!ZASETH HERRERNAN
SECReTARY
COLONEL MARlAN .J. MCGOVERN
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Dear
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.A11 investigation of your complaint regarding the actions of Sergeant Theodvre Condon, Trooper
David Reis and Trooper Curtis Cinellli has been comp!et<.,d. The complaint vvas investigated by
Lieutenant Michael Farley. The investigation concluded that there was insufficient evidence to
sustain charges against the officers.
The Massachusetts State Police strives to maintain the trust and confidence of the public we
serve. I thank you for bringing this matter to our attention and hope that your future deali.ngs
with the Massachusetts State Police will be of a more positive nature .
.


Major
State Po lic-e


DEVALL PAIRJCK
TIMOTHY P. MURRAY
Jf1.TTENANT GOVERNOR
MARY EL.IZABETH HEFFERNAN
SECRETARY
COLONEL MARJAN J, MCGOVERN
S!JPERINTENDENT
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To: Lieutenant Colonel Francis J. Matthews, Comm.a.n.di11g DIS /!J1c
Major James M. Hana"f1n, Deputy Commanding DIS c!:
From: Detective Captain Kevin J. Butler #0686
Subject: Citizen Complaint #2010-Df.S-0261
Com.plairumt
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1. I have reviewed the investigative report of Lieutenru:lt lVlichael Farley concerning the
actions of Sergeant Thet">dore B. Condon #0791, Trooper David Reis # 2445, and Trooper Curtis
CineUi #2841on 11/19/10. I concur with Lieutenant Farley's findings ofExonerated.
2. The investigative report includes the following:
Investigative report of Lieutenant iYlichael F ar1ey
Citizet1Response Form
Copy of Arrest Warrant for
G. L. c. 4 7(26) (f} - Investigative
Report of Sergeant Theodore Condon
Arrest Report
submitted,

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To: 1,1ajor Jams. Nt Hm:mi1n
Dhision of lrlvestigative Services
From: tt Michael E. farley
Violent F\.tgicive Apprehect1sion Sectkm
Re:
that the Suuth T e-.m1 was w\>rking
that the itw was still verv active
revealed
Condon aJvi&.'d
from muitiole sources
South
T earn members obsetvf:d nlalce clothing at this location when tbey unsuc:cessful1y
the date ln q uestit.m. SgL Condon told w..e that the arrest wm!!nt ist\
i 1 on it and I cooi.inned san:te (see
developed by iookared tliat
evading police. The South Team was
conductit1g frequent t>1l!Veii!anc:i -IIIM'i.M'Iso co:qducting intervie\'1> in and
around me area. Sgt. Condon advised .that he, David Reis of the &;uth md New
G. L. c. 4 7 46 tf - Invest gat1ve
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rlring with tb.e South Team had previonsiy talked
reabouts at various times ootb in per.<son and over the
phone liM" m: ; Zt.Ud at times vbally abusive. She further
v.r'Ould n.ot cooperate with the
\lF.A..S South Team's actions on
attached Sgt. Condon report).
David Rei.s and Curtis Cinelli of
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G. L. c. , - Invest gat ve
there. Offkers heard a television earning from inside the
apartment,-knocked on. the door, and announced their presence. Officers did not receive an
answer and Sgt. Condon subsequently made entry to the apartment through an unlocked window
after identifying himself and his purpose. Sgt. Condon then unlocked the front door to allow
other officers into the apartment. Officers searched the apartment with negative results and then
exited same. Sgt. Condon attempted to lock the window he entered through but determined he
could not. He then locked the front door and exited the apartment. SgL Condon confmned the
apartment door was locked and then exited the premises.
Condon contacted me and advised that
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Reis. I subsequently
,.....,.,..,...,.T., a:rre1:mon with a .male JYdSsenger
who appeared to direction and caught up
to the vehicle. As the vehicle stopped in front o pr. Reis approached
the passenger side, confirmed the identity otrTU!" TfS'!?ndplaced him under arrest.
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ecame hysterical and at the direction ofTpr. Reis an
from the area by t1unily members who were now on scene. Tpr. Reis prepared a written report
regarding the arrest (see attached).
4. ought to have charges brought
misleading officers and . . !,; . capture
""'"'"u""' research on same, formed the opinion tha
et).joyed spousal privilege in this case and there:fure no charges were brought .
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undersigned C01lta<:teciiiIIE
approximately 1620 hours. 1 identified myself
meet 'iivith her in person about her corn.nl.am1
She .had previously been dealing with officers
seatch her apartment before. On the date in question,.
in the morning to go see her children at their grandparent's
she <lid not have custody of her children however she
went to see every morrung get them ready for school. When she returned to her
. I I t.-: I I;,; - - l:f1 apartment later in the day, some ofber neighbors to1d her e
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then went to her apartment and said the door was unlocked ad I
cfimbed through the window because she had cans of soda stacked beneath the window and
some ofthem had been damaged causing the liquid to leak on to the floor. She also sa1d the
;-.,.indDw had been left open but she found no other damage inside the apartment.
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knew David Reis of the "Violent Fugitive Task Force" \vas volved
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because she talked to him on the phone and he admitted being i.n the apartment.
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\Vas upset that the officers didn'c even leave a note to tell her they were in the apartment. She
also said that she believed David Reis came to the apartment another time looking for her
husband and she !et him in to search. She did not believe officers had been in her apartment
without her knowledge at any other time.
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he "got canght with me" by David R
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she saw her husband \Val on the ed him up. A short time later he was anested
by David Reis who :mther advised that her husband \Vas currently
being held and had just been sentenced to was asked if there
was anything else she vvanted to add and she advised that she didn't think it was right that the
officers went into her apartment vvithout her there.
continued to let them in after this incident occurred.
information for the undersigned and advised to contact same should she have any additional
informaiion.
8. Based on the above information, it is the opinion
Condon. Tnr. Reis, Tnr. Cinelli, and. the o.ther officers at
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PPW'Y':'!'ft !t'trt'Wwere lawful and pf(}per.
'"'"'''u"J'l'-'C ';vith an active \VMS warrant tor that particuiar address and that pmiicular
apartment. They confirmed the address with neighbor and made observations indicating that
an individual or individuals was located inside. Based on these observations, they entered the
apartment without causing damage to any exterior doors or windmvs. In the opinion of this
officer, the entry to the apartment was clearly 1awiUl and the methods used vvere entirely
reasonable. In addition, the complainant in this matter was activdy her husband avo.id
capture by the same officers she made the complaint on. oi truthful ;;v-ith
investigators throughout the thgitive investigation and this was clearly illustrated when her
husband was captured riding in her vehicle as her passenger. The undersigned theretore
recommends that Sgt. Condon, Tpr. Reis, Tpr. Cinelli, and aU officers involved in this complaint
be exonerated.
Respectfully Submitted,/,..-

Lt. Wchael E. Farley #2352
Commanding, Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section
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TIMOTHY ?.MURRAY
GD'Il!.IINOR
MARY ELIZABETH HEFFERNAN
Se:.RTAAY

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TO:
FROM:
SUBJECT:
DIVISION OF SERVICES
FEBRUARY 23 1 2010
Michael E. Farley1 #2352 1 Lieutenant, Commanding
Theodore B. Condon, #0791, Sergeant, VFAS South
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Respectfully submitted,
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~ ~ ~ B_ Condon" Sergeant, #079l
Massachusetts State Police
Violent Fugitive Apprehension Section
South Team
Trooper David Reis
MASSACHUSETTS STATE POLICE
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2445
Duty Stati1ll\ Maili"g Addras& ,
State Police-VFAS
450 Worcester Road
Framin ham, MA 01702