Meet The Veteran Trooper Now Serving Ellington

ELLINGTON, CT — Sgt. Tim Merrill has been named supervisor of the Ellington Resident Trooper’s Office, bringing a law enforcement career that dates to 1998.

The town introduced Merrill in an announcement posted Oct. 6.

Merrill has spent the past 16 years with Connecticut State Police. His assignments have included Troop C and Troop H, where he served in supervisory positions.

He also previously served as Mansfield’s resident sergeant and later as a lieutenant at Troop H, overseeing personnel and daily operations, according to the town.

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Before joining Connecticut State Police, Merrill worked for the West Virginia State Police, as a federal special agent and as an officer with the Enfield Police Department.

Town officials said Merrill plans to work closely with residents, businesses, community organizations and local officials while strengthening coordination between Connecticut State Police and Ellington’s police officers.

“The Town of Ellington welcomes Sgt. Merrill to his new assignment,” the announcement said.

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