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Norwalk names two officers of the month after license-plate reader leads to stolen-car arrests
Summary
Chief Walsh recognized Officer Caden Darrel and Officer Kosta Arventikas as January 2025 Officers of the Month for locating and arresting three suspects in a stolen-vehicle case after a license-plate reader alert.
Chief Walsh told the Norwalk Board of Police Commissioners on Feb. 24 that Officer Caden Darrel and Officer Kosta Arventikas were chosen as the department’s Officers of the Month for January 2025 for their roles in a stolen-vehicle recovery and arrests on Jan. 21.
"Officer Caden Darrel and Officer Kosta Arventikas have been selected as the officers of the month for January 2025," Chief Walsh said. He explained a license-plate-reader notification identified a stolen vehicle on Main Avenue; Officer Darrel located the car in the McDonald’s parking lot and both officers placed three suspects into custody without incident.
Chief Walsh credited the result to both officer response and the integration of recently deployed technology. "Due to their efforts and the integration of recently deployed technology both officers responded quickly, located the stolen car, and placed the suspects into custody without incident," he said.
Commissioners and attendees offered congratulations during the meeting. The recognition was recorded by the commission as an acknowledgment of the officers’ actions; no disciplinary or additional administrative actions were associated with the recognition.
