MIDDLETOWN – The two Middletown City police officers who shot and
killed a man who came at them with a gun were identified by the police
administration Tuesday as Officer George Nelson, an 11-year veteran of
the police force, who had previously served with the New York City Police
Department, and Officer Jason Berman, a 10-year veteran of the Middletown
PD, who also had previously served with the NYPD.
“Both officers have served with distinction throughout their careers
and are respected members of the City of Middletown Police Department,”
said Lt. Gregory Metakes, bureau commander of Services.
The men fired at Richard Dinneny, 53, of Middletown as he walked out of
the Overlook Drive apartment of his on-again, off-again girlfriend. He
was armed with a pellet gun and told officers he wanted to die.
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office is currently investigating
the July 13 incident.
