March 28, 2024

Seekonk Set to Appoint New Police Chief

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Seekonk is set to appoint David Enos as Police Chief on Wednesday, just two weeks after the Board of Selectmen voted to rescind the appointment of ex-Chief Dean Isabella.

Enos is currently serving as Deputy Chief of the Police Department.

The board voted January 18 to terminate Isabella’s employment contract, which still had nearly a year remaining. The members include Chairman Justin Sullivan, Christopher Zorra, David Andrade, Adam Petronio, and Michael Healy.

Isabella was hired in December 2020. On January 6, Town Administrator Shawn Cadime suspended Isabella and placed him on paid administrative leave.

Isabella is now suing the Town of Seekonk and the Board of Selectmen for breach of contract.

Isabella's predecessor, Frank John, had a short-lived tenure as Police Chief. John was placed on administrative leave in March 2019, less than six months after being appointed to the position. John resigned in July 2019. Enos served as interim Chief until Isabella was hired.

Prior to Isabella’s termination, Cadime said the police department needed to undergo a “directional shift.”

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