Docwheelhorse 2,647 #1 Posted January 30, 2016 and his name is Tony Ruggiero ( a.k.a Doc Wheel Horse) So I was asked to consider taking this position and its more about helping people have a good time out on the water and assist with breakdowns, navigation or any other minor issues. There's no gun, no cuffs and although I do have arrest powers and the ability to write tickets should some jackass decide the rules aren't for them it never happens. Last year 17 "rescues" where made.... I do have to patrol and keep my eyes open (homeland security stuff) and will have a radio to contact the Dept. of Environmental protection officers or the U.S.C.G or the local Wethersfield P.D. should something need more attention than I can give. Its a paid (once per year like volunteer firefighters) position and I do get uniforms and a nice center console boat with a big Yamaha to drive around. If I see a Redsquare sticker attached to the windshield of your boat you get an automatic free pass... Tony 10 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
varosd 1,185 #2 Posted January 30, 2016 Will it be like this? 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elcamino/wheelhorse 9,234 #3 Posted January 31, 2016 Congrats, be on the look out for some Red Square types , they may do wheelies on the shore line or take your boat for a joy ride. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wallfish 16,773 #4 Posted January 31, 2016 Congratulations Tony! I assume this is for the CT river, is this where you keep your personal boat? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,145 #5 Posted January 31, 2016 55 minutes ago, varosd said: Will it be like this? Looks like a center console boat in the poster to me...just like the one Docwheelhorse said he's getting... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,647 #6 Posted January 31, 2016 (edited) Hi Wallfish, my boat is in the CT River about 45 mins (by boat) down river from this spot in Portand. I'l be in the area of East Hartford to Rocky Hill at the ferry crossing. Tony SylvanlakeWH and Varosd--- I asked if I could carry my Mossberg 500 with rubber buckshot... they said no... (no I of course didn't ask... but it sure would be lol!!!! ) Tony Edited January 31, 2016 by Docwheelhorse 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roadapples 6,983 #7 Posted January 31, 2016 Maybe we`ll see a wheel horse with a flashing red light.. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 25,145 #8 Posted January 31, 2016 9 minutes ago, roadapples said: Maybe we`ll see a wheel horse with a flashing red light.. The WH could be the shore patrol unit...maybe a 500 Special for added speed... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sparky-(Admin) 21,075 #9 Posted February 1, 2016 Seeing as we are neighbors and all......I'm assuming I can tear azz thru your section of the river right.....pal...:) Mike..... 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docwheelhorse 2,647 #10 Posted February 1, 2016 4 hours ago, Sparky said: Seeing as we are neighbors and all......I'm assuming I can tear azz thru your section of the river right.....pal...:) Mike..... Your going to need a 100 shot of nitrous on that Evinrude twin to break the 35 mph limit.... but go ahead and try and if you do I didn't see anything... 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken B 3,134 #11 Posted February 1, 2016 10 hours ago, Sparky said: Seeing as we are neighbors and all......I'm assuming I can tear azz thru your section of the river right.....pal...:) Mike..... I was thinking the same thing Mike! Ya might see me out there this June, we have an Antique Outboard meet at the Barber St. boat ramp in Windsor... Not sure if that is in your area of patrol but if so stop on by! Congrats Tony! Its good to know they have a quality guy out there on the water keeping an eyes on things, keeping the peace and assisting those in need... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Coadster32 793 #12 Posted February 1, 2016 Congrats on the new position Tony. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nylyon-(Admin) 7,156 #13 Posted February 2, 2016 Pretty cool Tony! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WHX?? 48,020 #14 Posted February 2, 2016 I don't think anybody would say anything if ther was a small sticker on the side of console.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites