Hostile work environment allegations lodged against Middletown Police Chief

Hostile work environment allegations lodged against Middletown Police Chief

City of Middletown officials are investigating allegations of a hostile work environment made against Middletown Police Chief Erik Costa after a formal complaint detailing internal police issues was sent by Middletown Police Captain David Godwin to the city’s general counsel and human resources in March 2025, according to emails obtained by Inside Investigator. “Some of these struggles have been in silence and some matters openly blatant,” Godwi…