Stuart Police Department

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At Monday night’s Commission Meeting, several officers were recognized for their years of dedicated service to the Stuart Police Department.

Detective David Jacobson was recognized for 15 years as a full-time officer and an impressive 17 years of service to the department overall.

Lieutenant Brian Bossio (who was unable to attend), Detective Ken Leedham, and K-9 Officer Heitfeld were also recognized for 15 years of service with the Stuart Police Department, each bringing prior law enforcement experience from other agencies.

Officer Danielle Matteucci was recognized for 5 years of dedicated service, serving both as a 911 Dispatcher and Police Officer.

Thank you all for your continued commitment, professionalism, and dedicated service to our community. Congratulations on these well-deserved milestones!

To clarify what occurred during yesterday’s tragic incident, the investigation has determined that an 83-year-old driver and owner of the vehicle was driving his truck into a service bay at the business. As the driver drove onto a ramp to have the vehicle serviced, he accelerated forward, striking a technician and pinning him against a concrete wall.

Tragically, Bryan Thomas Giarrantano, 24,
sustained fatal injuries and was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Stuart Police Detectives continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. Additionally, OSHA is conducting its own investigation, as the incident occurred in a workplace setting.

The business owners and staff fully cooperated with our investigation while also coping with the tragic loss of a valued employee. We appreciate their assistance during this difficult time.

Our sincere condolences remain with the victim’s family, friends, coworkers, and all those affected by this tragedy.

💡 DID YOU KNOW? 💡

Summer break is here, and for many children, that means more time spent gaming, using social media, and interacting online.
As online activity increases, so do the risks of cyberbullying, scams, online predators, and the sharing of personal information.

June is Internet Safety Month, making it a great time for families to discuss safe online habits. NetSmartz offers free videos, activities, and resources to help parents and caregivers start those conversations and keep children safer online.

Because "stranger danger" didn't disappear, it just got Wi-Fi.
Learn more: https://www.missingkids.org/NetSmartz

School’s Out for Summer!

The final school bell has rung, and summer break is officially here!

The Stuart Police Department wishes all students, teachers, and families a safe, fun, and relaxing summer. Whether you’re heading to the beach, the pool, traveling, or just enjoying time with friends and family, remember to make safety a priority.

Congratulations to all of our students for another successful school year. Have a wonderful summer, and we look forward to seeing everyone back safely in the fall.