Montville Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch: Thursday, January 23, 2003
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 2 years, 6 months
Badge Number: 6
Cause of Death: Automobile crash
Date of Incident: January 23, 2003
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Police Officer Joseph Sachatello was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a call regarding a collision on Route 82.
Officer Sachatello's patrol car left the roadway and struck a tree on Gallivan Lane.
Officer Sachatello had served with the Montville Police Department for 2 1/2 years and was Officer of the Year in 2002. He is survived by his wife, infant son, parents, and two sisters.