By:Randall Beach, Journal Register News Service
08/31/2008
MADISON - One of the 10 alleged "johns" arrested on a charge of patronizing prostitutes is chief of the Madison Ambulance Association and has been put on administrative leave, according to an ambulance board member.
Steven Shaw, 30, of 306 Greenhill Road, Madison, was picked up by New Haven police late Thursday night with nine other men in the Fair Haven neighborhood as the city continued its Prostitution Reduction Initiative.
Although Shaw is not a town employee, his arrest comes at a time when the Madison Police Department is being rocked with corruption allegations.
William Lewis, vice president of the ambulance association's board, said Shaw will remain on administrative leave at least until the board meets to discuss the issue. Lewis said the meeting date has not yet been set.
According to Lewis, Shaw is a paramedic with a good record.
"This is extremely unfortunate," Lewis said. "He's been a stellar employee and a real committed guy to the community."
Lewis added, "It's sad to see something like this come along, but we don't have all the facts. It's a tragedy for his family."
Shaw is married and he and his wife reportedly are expecting their second child.
The Madison Ambulance Association is a private comany, contracted by the town.