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Carabinieri leadership changes and reinforcements in Italy
Overview
Leadership transitions and organizational updates continue across various Carabinieri commands in Italy. In the Pistoia province, Provincial Commander Colonel Antonio De Rosa introduced new leadership for Montecatini Terme and San Marcello Piteglio, with Captain Luca Canale and Lieutenant Giovanni Schillieci assuming company commands, respectively. Sub-lieutenant Paolo Andreozzi was appointed to lead the Radiomobile Operational Nucleus in Montecatini.
In Bolzano, Provincial Commander Colonel Alessandro D’Errico presented new officers for the Bolzano, Brunico, and Vipiteno companies. Major Alessandro Bui, who has experience in the ‘Rinascita-Scott’ anti-mafia investigation and security planning for the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, has taken command of the Bolzano Company. Captains Matteo Colagrossi and Andrea Flebus were appointed to lead the Brunico and Vipiteno companies.
In Brindisi, Colonel Agostino Scala has introduced several new officers to lead key units, including Captain Francesco Lonigro as the new Commander of the Fasano Company. Military honors were also recognized in the region: Colonel Carlo Fabio Marcello Calcagni received the ‘Veteran of International Missions’ medal, and Samuele Fasolo of the 3rd Bersaglieri Regiment was awarded a commemorative medal from the Chamber of Deputies for protecting a teenager in Cagliari.
Other regional movements include Lieutenant Daniel Lombardi departing his command in Medicina for a new position in Nuoro. During his tenure in Medicina, Mayor Matteo Montanari noted the unit’s role in community safety and the resolution of complex cases, such as a violent assault in Buda.
Entities
Carabinieri · Calabria · Riccardo Sciuto · Agostino Scala · Nicola Pio Michele Ferrucci
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Carabinieri conducted extraordinary controls between Sora and Isola del Liri to combat predatory crimes, drug trafficking, and fraud.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The operation involved 44 people identified and 30 vehicles checked.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A 34-year-old Pakistani man was reported for using a Greek driver's license with graphic anomalies.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Colonel Agostino Scala presented the new leadership appointments for the Carabinieri in the province of Brindisi.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Captain Francesco Lonigro has assumed command of the Fasano Carabinieri Company.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Captain Lonigro replaced Major Massimo Cicala on September 10, 2026.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Colonel Carlo Fabio Marcello Calcagni is receiving the 'Veteran of International Missions' medal. onanotiziarioamianto.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The medal for Colonel Calcagni was authorized by Ministry of Defense determination n. 205 on July 29, 2026. onanotiziarioamianto.it
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Samuele Fasolo was awarded a commemorative medal from the Chamber of Deputies.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Samuele Fasolo, a member of the 3rd Bersaglieri Regiment, intervened to protect a 16-year-old girl from five aggressors in Cagliari.
Timeline
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesCarabinieri appoint new officers in Pistoia and Bolzano
New Carabinieri officers have been appointed to various commands in Italy, including leadership roles in Pistoia and Bolzano provinces.
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesBrindisi Carabinieri announce new leadership and military honors
New Carabinieri leadership has been announced in Brindisi, including Captain Francesco Lonigro in Fasano. Separately, Colonel Calcagni received a veteran medal, and soldier Samuele Fasolo was honored for hisbra
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesLieutenant Daniel Lombardi departs Carabinieri command in Medicina
Lieutenant Daniel Lombardi is departing his command of the Carabinieri station in Medicina for a new role in Nuoro, following a year of service focused on community safety and fraud prevention.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesAntonio Petronico assumes command of Ribera Carabinieri
Sub-Lieutenant Antonio Petronico has taken command of the Carabinieri station in Ribera, succeeding Lieutenant Vincenzo De Felice.
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[POLITICS] 17 sourcesCarabinieri implement leadership changes and reinforcements across Italy
The Carabinieri are undergoing leadership changes and personnel reinforcements across Italy, including new commanders in Rome and Brindisi and enhanced school legality programs in Cremona.
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[CRIME] 18 sourcesCarabinieri conduct security operations and leadership changes across Italy
The Carabinieri have implemented widespread security operations and leadership changes across Italy, including nighttime patrols in Cagliari, new commands in Salerno and Bologna, and commercial inspections.
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[CRIME] 4 sourcesAlghero appoints Giuseppe Lombardo as new Carabinieri Captain
Captain Giuseppe Lombardo has taken command of the Carabinieri Company in Alghero, meeting with Mayor Raimondo Cacciotto to discuss public order and local security cooperation.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesColonel Nicola Ferrucci appointed Catania Carabinieri Commander
Colonel Nicola Ferrucci has assumed command of the Carabinieri in Catania, pledging to combat crime and increase police presence to ensure local security and reliability.
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[POLITICS] 4 sourcesGeneral Riccardo Sciuto concludes service in Calabria
Division General Riccardo Sciuto held a farewell ceremony in Catanzaro, praising the Carabinieri for their work combating organized crime and supporting communities in Calabria.
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[CRIME] 2 sourcesCarabinieri appoint six new commanders in Lecce
Six new Carabinieri commanders have been appointed to lead various units across the Lecce province and Salento region to address local security and organized crime.
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[POLITICS] 8 sourcesReggio Calabria hosts security summit and Carabinieri leadership changes
Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi visited Reggio Calabria to sign a new urban security agreement, while Carabinieri General Riccardo Sciuto concluded his command in the Calabria region.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesCarabinieri appoint new company commanders in Portogruaro and Rho
New commanders have been appointed to lead the Carabinieri companies in Portogruaro, Captain Marco Occhipinti, and Rho, Captain Alfonso Cafarella.
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[CRIME] 3 sourcesCarabinieri announce officer transfers in Siracusa
Several leadership transfers have occurred within the Carabinieri in Siracusa, including new appointments for the Operational and Radio Mobile Nucleus and shifts for two commanding captains.
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[CRIME] 7 sourcesRaffaele Giovinazzo appointed Chief of Staff of Carabinieri Calabria
Colonel Raffaele Giovinazzo has been named Chief of Staff of the Carabinieri Calabria Legion, moving from his role as provincial commander in Crotone to a new regional leadership position in Catanzaro.
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[CRIME] 4 sourcesGiovanni Ruggiu appointed commander of Palermo Carabinieri Group
Lieutenant Colonel Giovanni Ruggiu has been appointed as the new commander of the Carabinieri Group in Palermo, succeeding Colonel Aniello Schettino.
Sources
agendabrindisi.it · anconatoday.it · antennasud.com · anteprima24.it · blogsicilia.it · bolognatoday.it · brindisireport.it · brindisitime.it · calabriainchieste.it · calabriainforma.it · canalesicilia.it · corrieresalentino.it · cremonasera.it · cronacheancona.it · cronachedellacampania.it · e-tv.it · fasanolive.com · ferraratoday.it · frosinonetoday.it · gazzettadelsulcis.it · giornalelora.it · giulianova.it · goldtv.it · hashtagsicilia.it · ilgazzettinodigela.it · ilpiccolo.net · ilpuntonotizie.it · ilreggino.it · infocilento.it · informacalabria.it · lamilano.it · lavocedibolzano.it · lavocedinovara.com · lecceprima.it · leccotoday.it · linkoristano.it · logudorolive.it · lostrillonenews.it · materalife.it · mediapress24.it · nordest24.it · ntacalabria.it · nuoronews.it · nuovagazzettadisaluzzo.it · olbia24.it · oltrefreepress.com · onanotiziarioamianto.it · ondanews.it
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