Senior officer suspended for cover-up

STRATFORD, Conn. (CTPost.com) -- A senior police official accused of trying to cover up the fact that another officer was driving around town in a stolen car has been suspended without pay for 30 days.

Lt. Gerald Pinto, head of the Police Department's Special Services Division, agreed to waive any right to appeal and accept the suspension after being found in violation of five Police Department policies, including the filing of incident reports.

"He mishandled the investigation," said Police Chief Patrick Ridenhour. "I'm glad the investigation is done and we can now move on."

Pinto, through his lawyer, Cathy Kohut, declined comment.

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