DiBacco’s Future as Rehoboth’s Top Cop

Sergeant Louis DiBacco has been serving as Acting Chief of the Rehoboth Police Department since January, following the retirement of longtime Chief James Trombetta.

DiBacco’s appointment as Police Chief on a permanent basis is yet to be determined. “Within a year, both sides will make a decision if he’s going to continue,” Selectmen Chair Skip Vadnais said Monday.

In 2020, the Board signed Trombetta to a six year contract which was due to expire in June 2027.   Trombetta is serving with the Police Department as a Director of Law Enforcement Operations. The position is unpaid.

Trombetta is assisting DiBacco with the managerial operations of the department, along with Sue Pimental, Director of Finance.

“That’s a lot of responsibility for a man and (DiBacco) wants to be sure he can do it. He knows he has a lot to learn but he has a very good teacher. He has plenty of support as we work through this,” Vadnais added.