Hartford Courant · Jan 20, 2021
Veteran Bridgeport officer fired for using excessive force, acting chief says
A 20-year veteran of the Bridgeport Police Department has been fired after police officials found that he used excessive force on a resident last year, the department announced Wednesday.
“After careful review of all evidence and rebuttal information provided during his Due Process Hearing, it is clear that Officer Cretella engaged in utilizing excessive force during an incident involving a City of Bridgeport resident,” Garcia said in a statement released early Wednesday afternoon. “Officer Cretella engaged in inappropriate behavior that is not reflective of the department and will not be condoned or tolerated.”