East Lyme Police Department

10/14/2026

If you are interested in meeting Kirkland, please contact our Animal Control Officers to arrange a time to meet him and fill out an application.

Introducing Kirkland!
Kirkland is a Shih Tzu that was found roaming in the Costco parking lot in East Lyme, but never claimed by his owner. He is now up-to-date and neutered. Kirkland is estimated to be about three year-old. He is incredibly sweet and loves to play with his toys! Kirkland did well when meeting another dog, but can be a little pushy with cats, he also did well with the older child that he met. 
If you are interested in meeting Kirkland, please send us a Facebook message to arrange a time to come meet him and fill out an application. 

10/11/2026

The East Lyme Police Department mourns the tragic loss of Philadelphia Police Officer Shane Seiber, who was fatally shot in the line of duty in West Philadelphia. We also pray for the swift and full recovery of the second police officer wounded in the shooting.

We extend our deepest condolences to Officer Seiber’s family, friends, and loved ones during this heartbreaking time. Our thoughts and prayers are also with our brothers and sisters of the Philadelphia Police Department as they grieve this devastating loss.

10/09/2026

🍕 Pizza with a Purpose — Success!🍕

What an incredible turnout for our Tip-A-Cop event at Family Pizza Restaurant!

A massive thank you to the fantastic team at Family Pizza for opening their doors and hosting us, and to everyone in our amazing community who came out to grab a bite, show support, and donate.

Thanks to your incredible generosity, we raised over $1,000 for Special Olympics Connecticut! 💙

Events like this showcase how lucky we are to serve such a tight-knit, supportive community. Thank you for helping us support these incredible local athletes!

10/08/2026

🍕 Pizza with a Purpose! 🍕

It’s going to be a beautiful, clear evening in Niantic, CT, with comfortable temperatures in the 70s to 60s—the perfect weather to take a night off from cooking and bring the family out for a great meal!

Join officers from the East Lyme Police Department for our Tip-A-Cop event benefitting Special Olympics Connecticut! 💙

📍 Where: Family Pizza Restaurant (233 Main Street, Niantic)
📅 When: TONIGHT, Thursday, October 8 | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Our officers will be on hand helping serve up your favorite slices, and 100% of proceeds and tips go directly to Special Olympics Connecticut to support incredible local athletes!

Come enjoy great pizza, fantastic weather, and help us make a big difference in our community. We can’t wait to see you there! 🙌

10/05/2026

The East Lyme Police Department was proud to assist our neighboring law enforcement partners with this serious incident over the weekend.

Following the initial broadcast, our officers quickly located the suspect vehicle and took the suspect into custody in Niantic. A fi***rm matching the description provided was also recovered nearby.

This is another example of the importance of strong communication and cooperation between law enforcement agencies. We are grateful to our officers and our regional partners for their quick response and teamwork in helping bring this incident to a safe conclusion.

On Saturday, October 3, 2026, at approximately 4:23 PM officers responded to the report of a woman being forced out of a moving vehicle in the area of the Waterford Speedbowl on RTE 85. Officers from the Patrol Division responded to investigate the incident. It was reported that a male driver forced a female passenger he knew out of moving vehicle while in the possession of a fi***rm, taking her money.

After broadcasting a description of the male and vehicle, the East Lyme Police Department located the vehicle and driver in the area Samuel M Peretz/Bride Brook Park located on West Main Street, Niantic. The male exited the vehicle and was taken into custody by the East Lyme Police Department while attempting to walk away from the vehicle. A fi***rm was subsequently located close by on the park grounds fitting the description that was provided of the fi***rm.

The female victim sustained injuries primarily to her leg and arms and was transported to Lawrence and Memorial Hospital by ambulance.

Kieyhon Shelton, 20 years old of 58 Fire Street, Stratford CT was arrested on the following charges:

C.G.S. 14-244(b)(2) Evading Responsibility/Physical Injury
C.G.S. 29-35(a)(1) Carrying a Pistol without a Permit
C.G.S. 29-38 Illegal Possession of a Weapon in a Motor Vehicle
C.G.S. 53a-123 (a)(2) Larceny in the 2nd Degree
C.G.S. 53a-134 Robbery in the 1st Degree
C.G.S. 53a-212 Possession of a Stolen Fi***rm
C.G.S. 53a-217(a(4(A) Criminal Possession of a Fi***rm while subject to a Restraining or Protective Order
C.G.S. 53a-61 Assault in the 3rd Degree
C.G.S. 53a-61aa(a)(3) Threatening in the 1st Degree while Displaying a Fi***rm
C.G.S 53a-95 Unlawful Restraint in the 1st Degree

Kieyhon Shelton processed and held on a $250,000 bond with a court date of October 5, 2026 at G.A. 10 New London.

All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

10/05/2026

🍕 Tip-A-Cop is Coming to Family Pizza! 🍕

Join the East Lyme Police Department for a great night of food and community support! Our officers will be swapping their gear for serving trays as we partner with Family Pizza to raise funds for a fantastic cause.

📍 Where: Family Pizza Restaurant
233 Main Street, Niantic
📅 When: Thursday, October 8
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

100% of donations collected during the event will directly benefit Special Olympics Connecticut.

Come out, grab a bite with family and friends, say hi to your local officers, and support our incredible Special Olympics athletes!
We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

10/01/2026

Please join us in welcoming one of our newest officers, Brandon Chang, to the East Lyme Police Department

Brandon grew up in Naugatuck Connecticut and proudly served in the United States Army. After recently returning from a military deployment, Brandon is ready to begin the next chapter of his career in law-enforcement.

Brandon will soon begin the Police Academy in Meriden where he will receive the training and education necessary to serve our community.

We are proud to have Brandon join the East Lyme Police Department and look forward to watching him begin his career with us.

Welcome to East Lyme, Brandon. We wish you a safe, successful, and rewarding career. 

10/01/2026

JOIN US THIS SUNDAY TO SUPPORT SAFE FUTURES!

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, and this Sunday, October 4th, we invite our East Lyme community to come together in support of survivors and take a stand against domestic violence.

📍 Arnold Holm Jr. Memorial Park / Duck Pond – Waterford
🕘 Safe Walk kicks off at 9:00 AM
🎪 Craft Fair begins at 8:00 AM

Join Safe Futures and communities from across Southeastern Connecticut for a walk dedicated to raising awareness, supporting survivors, and reminding those affected by domestic violence that they are not alone.

Bring your family, friends, coworkers, or join us on your own. Every step helps show our community’s support.

Register at safefuturesct.org

Let’s come together, walk together, and stand together against domestic violence.

09/29/2026

🍕 Tip-A-Cop is Coming to Family Pizza! 🍕

Join the East Lyme Police Department for a great night of food and community support! Our officers will be swapping their gear for serving trays as we partner with Family Pizza to raise funds for a fantastic cause.

📍 Where: Family Pizza Restaurant
233 Main Street, Niantic
📅 When: Thursday, October 8

⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM

100% of donations collected during the event will directly benefit Special Olympics Connecticut.

Come out, grab a bite with family and friends, say hi to your local officers, and support our incredible Special Olympics athletes!

We look forward to seeing you there! 💙

09/29/2026

Support Breast Cancer Awareness with the East Lyme Police Department

The East Lyme Police Department is proud to offer our Pink Patch for sale in support of the Terri Brodeur Breast Cancer Foundation.

Patches are $10 each, with proceeds benefiting this important organization and its mission to support breast cancer research.

Patches can be purchased through the East Lyme Police Department Records Division during regular business hours.

Show your support, wear your pink, and help us make a difference in the fight against breast cancer.