The Waterbury Democrat., 1936-03-10

born in Binghampton, N. r., he came to Waterbury when he was three months of age and has resided here since. He was the son Of the late Michael II. and Nellie Dolan Roach. He received his education in the local public schools and upon leaving school entered the grocery business, being employed by tho Economy grocery stores, Q concern which had It's start in Waterbury. He moved along rapidly and was made manager of the fourth store opened by the company, Q store lo- cated on Baldwin street.
 In Trucking Business
 Next he entered the trucking busi- ness and he had 8 fleet of trucks and a prosperous business when he entered the service in the World war. He served l3 months in the army, ten of which were spent in France. There he was attached to the headquarters company Of the 3O3rd artillery. On his return to Wa terbury, MT. Roach disposed of his trucking business and in 1922 he was elected constable. He was nom- mated and elected four times with ex.Mayor Francis P. Guilfoile. While constable he was ke"t "'"v busy serving papers and did plenty of business for some of the iGauin6 law firms of the town.
 Elected Sheriff 1890
 Tn 1030 he was nominated and elected city sheriff. He has run on the democratic ticket each time with Mayor Hayes and is now serving his fourth term. Or he was until he re- signed today to Mayor Hayes. Super intendent Roach is married to Miss Frances Kane and resides at 2 Glen
 q realize the importance of my ridge street. He is 40 years of age. new position and will do my ut most to merit the confidence of all the citizens who hold Waterbury near and dear to them," he declared this afternoon following his appoint ment by the police board.
 Deputy Carson Native Son Deputy Superintendent of Police Carson is native of Waterbury He was born in the old Carson homestead, which still stands al the corner of Union and South Elm streets, opposite the Convent dc Notre Dame property. He was born here July 1, 1888, the son of the late John and Nellie Foley Car son.
 Deputy Superintendent Carson spent most of his years around South Elm street, where he played with Mike Lawlor, the late Joe Daly and Mike Hayes, Louis Drumm, Eddie Real, Charley O'Connor and the rest of the gang" that made South Elm street famous.
 With M. J. Daly Co.
 After leaving school. MT. Carson entered the employ of the M. J Daly firm and after several years in the plumbing and steamfitting bus mess decided to become a member of the police force. He was made a regular April 18th, 1913. He re- signed from the force to enter bus mess in 1920 but returned again in 1922. From 1922 to 1930 he wal Bertillon clerk in tlfe local detec- tive department and since 1880 was head of the vice squad.
 Deputy Carson has had much po- lice experience. He is familiar with the department from top to bottom He has been a man on the streets and has had much training in po- lice schools. He is an expert on finger prints and his detective ex- periences have brought him into contact with departments all over the east.
 Both Are Close Friends
 Superintendent Roach and Dep- uty Carson have been close friends for many years. Their countless well-wlshers expect them to bring about very excellent results in the police department. T do not care to say much." he remarked when named to his new post. "I surely feel honored at my promotion and know I will live up to tho trust imposed in me-.
 Mingled Emotions
 Men in the police department to- day received the news of the res-