ELLINGTON — Sgt. Timothy Merrill is the town’s new resident-trooper supervisor, according to an announcement featured on Ellington’s official website.
The town traces his law-enforcement career to 1998, beginning with West Virginia State Police and including federal special-agent service and work with Enfield Police.
Ellington says Merrill has spent 16 years with Connecticut State Police. His assignments included Troops C and H, Mansfield resident sergeant and a lieutenant role at Troop H.
The announcement emphasizes coordination among state troopers, Ellington officers, town officials and community groups. It does not announce a change to the town’s policing model or provide an exact assignment start date.
Residents can find office contacts through the town’s Police page. The announcement was checked October 13; its visible text does not establish a publication date.