New Castle police detective dies during required physical training
A New Castle police detective died during a physical training exercise Thursday, the police department announced.
Detective Sgt. Brian S. Cuscino, 44, had been with the New Castle department since 2001. The physical training was required for officers serving on its special response team.
He suffered an apparent heart attack, according to the New Castle News .
Cuscino had worked as a patrol officer for about 10 years before being promoted to a detective in the criminal investigative division. He was the department's lead homicide investigator and "did establish himself as an expert in that field," the department said.
"Detective Cuscino had an amazing 100 percent clearance rate on homicide cases in which he was the lead detective," the department said.
The law enforcement community was extending its sympathies and condolences to the New Castle Police and honors to Cuscino.
Our hearts are heavy this morning as learn of this tragic news. We send our thoughts and prayers to the family of Detective Sergeant Brian Cuscino. #hero #community https://t.co/MEomscsR1J
— PA FOP (@PA_FOP) April 20, 2018
We are deeply saddened to hear of the unexpected passing of New Castle Police Detective Brian Cuscino while conducting a mandatory physical training exercise Thursday morning. Detective Cuscino, we honor your service and your sacrifice. #LODD
— FBI Pittsburgh (@FBIPittsburgh) April 20, 2018
Cuscino and his wife, Heather, have two sons, Brandon and Dustin.
The William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Visitation will be from 2-7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home, 926 Cunningham Ave.
Services will begin at 11 a.m. Tuesday at St. Vitus Church . Burial will be at St. Vitus Cemetery.
Brian C. Rittmeyer is a Tribune-Review staff writer. Reach him at 724-226-4701, brittmeyer@tribweb.com or on Twitter @BCRittmeyer.
