Dominguez remembered Castellano as being a man who came to work every day happy to be there, did his job with passion, was compassionate and was the whole package. Morning Forecast, Morning Headlines, Evening Headlines, UConn men rout DePaul 88-59 in final home game, These are the links mentioned on FOX61 News, WEATHER WATCH: Friday night into Saturday morning wintry mix, Connecticut residents hit the slopes after heavy snowfall, Funeral arrangements announced for New Haven officer killed in Las Vegas crash, New Haven police officer died of blunt force trauma. Many from law enforcement will also pay their respects, along with comfort dogs. "Joshuas life was a gift, and we are grateful that he could share part of it with his colleagues at the New Haven Police Department and with the countless community members he encountered while proudly serving on the police force. Joshuas life was a gift, and we are grateful that he could share part of it with his colleagues at the New Haven Police Department and with the countless community members he encountered while proudly serving on the police force. RELATED: Body of New Haven officer returned home. New Haven police officer Robert Ferraro, 34, posted bail and is expected to be released soon, jail records state. The department's acting Police Chief Renee Dominguez said Ferraro was placed on administrative leave while the department conducts its investigation. Ferraro has been charged with driving under the influence and police say he lost control of a Rolls-Royce while speeding. 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Simpsons defense team after Simpsons arrest in the 2007 Palace Station Casino memorabilia robbery. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. We need to do so as a compassionate way. Some people are upset at the way iPhones charge. New Haven police officer Robert Ferraro, 34, was originally scheduled to appear in court in Las Vegas Tuesday. Acting New Haven Police Chief Renee Dominguez said Saturday that Ferraro was placed on administrative leave while the department conducts its own investigation, The Register Citizen newspaper reported. Ferraro lost control of the car, striking a Ford Mustang, utility poles, landscaping and a fire hydrant, police said. One male passenger died following the crash. He was the glue that kept a lot of us together and Im just waiting for him to reach out in our group text, said longtime friend Wilbert Gonzalez-Torres, who jumped on a plane as soon as he heard the news of Castellanos death. Ferraro was accused of driving under the influence after an early morning crash killed a fellow officer in Las Vegas on Friday. New Haven police officer Robert Ferraro, 34, posted bail and is expected to be released soon, jail records state. Most recently, Castellano was assigned to the shooting task force. She said he worked very hard and everyone had a story about him. New Haven Officer Robert Ferraro, 34, was rushing in a 2020 Rolls Royce with two fellow cops on board when he allegedly misplaced management and crashed into an occupied automobile parked in a non-public driveway, according to KVVU-TV. Ferraro was accused of driving under the influence after an early morning crash killed a fellow officer in Las Vegas on Friday. Castellano's family released a statement Monday afternoon: "Amid our unimaginable heartbreak and grief over the tragic loss of Joshua, we are comforted by the overwhelming love and expressions of support from Joshuas Police Officer family, his friends and the Yale community. Have a story idea or something on your mind you want to share? New Haven officer Robert Ferraro, who was the driver of the vehicle, was arrested Friday on charges of DUI resulting in death and reckless driving. He was held on $100,000 bail, based on the station. Ferraro was accused of driving under the influence after an early morning crash killed a fellow officer in Las Vegas on Friday. Also on Thursday is Castellanos wake. 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(Chitose Suzuki / Las Vegas Review-Journal)@chitosephoto, Justice of the Peace Suzan Baucum is seen during a court hearing for New Haven police officer Robert Ferraro, background, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas. Attorneys for a woman who claimed to be raped by the Backstreet Boys singer in 2001 filed a motion this week to have the singers counterclaim dismissed. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, How to get 13 Action News on your Alexa devices. Police, neighbors mourn loss of New Haven officer; bond raised for officer driving in Las Vegas crash. Police identified the driver of the Rolls-Royce as 34-year-old Robert Ferraro of East Haven, Connecticut. We need to do so as a compassionate way. Example video title will go here for this video. (Chitose Suzuki / Las Vegas Review-Journal)@chitosephoto, New Haven police officer Robert Ferraro enters the courtroom for his court hearing, Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at the Regional Justice Center in Las Vegas. Its very, very emotional, very challenging, but we also want to make sure were doing everything appropriate so that we hold people accountable as well. Grasso was a member of O.J. The news station reported that a few other officers were also inside the car during the incident. He posted his $100,000 bond and will be allowed to come back to Connecticut. The attorney said this case is a tragedy and that his client knew Castellano since high school and even went through the police academy together. The other passengers in the car and the driver of another car involved suffered minor injuries, police said. Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, How to get 13 Action News on your Alexa devices. 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Ferraro's conditions of release include: no driving, no drugs and no drinking. He was then taken to the hospital, but later died from his injuries. As part of the conditions, Ferraro must stay out of trouble and is not allowed to have alcohol or drive, court records show. "People in the complex that he worked you know were affected by his passing and theyve reached out and said that they would also be at the funeral because they need to honor him," Acting Police Chief Renee Dominguez told FOX61. RELATED: Funeral arrangements announced for New Haven officer killed in Las Vegas crash. Copyright 2021 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. 2 Alabama rallies, beats rival Auburn 90-85 in, Kevin Durant scores 23 points in Charlotte in Suns, Baylor women showing they can win, even without Big, Fuchs Financial: The How to Retire Blueprint. Ferraro is scheduled to return to Las Vegas Justice Court Thursday. On Saturday, New Haven Police Chief Renee Dominguez said Castellano was a seven year veteran and was hired in July of 2014. New Haven police officer Robert Ferraro, 34, was originally scheduled to appear in court in Las Vegas on Tuesday, but it was postponed to Thursday. Don't miss the big stories. The Las Vegas Police Department continues to investigate the crash. Authorities said due to the impact, New Haven officer Joshua Castellano, 35, was ejected from the car and was given life-saving measures at the scene. Along with the three officers, the mangled automobile had reportedly been carrying two passengers from Texas. Its very, very emotional, very challenging, but we also want to make sure were doing everything appropriate so that we hold people accountable as well. Is Turning Around to Avoid a DUI Checkpoint Illegal in Illinois? Email us atnewsteam@fox61.com. Christine Dempsey may be reached at cdempsey@courant.com. Officer Robert Ferraro was released from custody in Las Vegas and is permitted to return to Connecticut as he awaits a January pretrial hearing for a felony DUI with a death charge. Girls high school basketball team forfeits a game because it refused to play against a team with a transgender player, Fox Leaders Wanted to Break From Trump but Struggled to Make It Happen, Not Going to Read That: White House Press Secretary Brushes Off DeSantis Op-Ed, Sunshine returns to SoCal on Thursday but cold temps stick around, AccuWeather: AM showers before a mild afternoon, Countryman leads Berlin Brothersvalley over Conemaugh Township in District 5-1A semifinal, FBI director points to Wuhan lab leak as 'likely' origin of COVID-19. A New Haven, Connecticut police officer was charged following a car crash in Las Vegas in which his colleague died. Ferraro appeared in court Thursday, facing one charge of driving under the influence with death. VIDEO: Robert Ferraros attorney holds media briefing following court appearance on Sept. 23. Steam Live on FIRE TV: Search FOX61 and click Get to download. Like us on Facebook. Have a story idea or something on your mind you want to share? Ferraro posted $100,000 bail but needs approval for house arrest and electronic monitoring. Gonzalez-Torres says Castellano was on the trip for personal reasons, one of the officers was planning to ask Castellano to be his best man in his wedding. He will be back in court on Tuesday at 7:30 a.m. According to police, Ferraro was driving when the Rolls Royce started to "lose control" and crashed into a car that was in a driveway, the outlets reported. He struck a Ford Mustang that was in a private driveway and flipped, ejecting Castellano. Authorities said due to the impact, New Haven officer Joshua Castellano, 35, was ejected from the car and was given life-saving measures at the scene. Castellano was the passenger in a car with three other New Haven officers, including Ferraro, who was driving, officials said. Required fields are marked *. The complex was one of his first beats upon graduation from the police academy seven years ago. Ferraro was charged with DUI resulting in death and reckless driving resulting in death or substantial bodily harm. He was held on $100,000 bail, according to the station. New Havens Acting Chief of Police Renee Dominguez described Castellano as always happy to be here, the article said. She said when he was in the police academy, everyone knew he had something that wasn't teachable. RELATED: Police, neighbors mourn loss of New Haven officer; bond raised for officer driving in Las Vegas crash. Tony Terzi is a reporter at FOX61 News. Officer Robert Ferraro was no longer at the Clark County Detention Center as of early Wednesday, a midnight shift worker said. The teen, who police say was driving 63 mph in a 35 mph zone, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor count in the North Las Vegas crash. The case is currently under justice court, as that court functions as a preliminary hearing court for the potential to reach district court. Hed like to go back to Connecticut, attorney Gabriel Grasso said during a court hearing for Robert Ferraro. Most recently, Castellano was assigned to the shooting task force. Ferraro was accused of driving under the influence after an early morning crash killed a fellow officer in Las Vegas on Friday. Officer Castellano served our group for seven years. New Haven Mayor Justin Elicker said that Castellano "will be greatly missed" in a statement, according to KVVU-TV. Castellano was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead. It wasnt clear whether Ferraro had an attorney who could speak on his behalf. FOLLOW US ON TWITTER, FACEBOOK & INSTAGRAM. Two women from Texas were also in the car. 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