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Patrol

Body-Worn Video Shows CT Officers Save Woman from Ledge

“We want the best for you right now and we want to make sure that you are okay,” one of the officers is heard telling the woman on the video. “So, if you need somebody to talk to, you can talk to me. If you want to stay quiet and relax a little, that’s fine too.”

August 16, 2022

Patrol

Polish-Born CT Trooper Comes to Aid of Former Polish President Lech Walesa

Upon arrival Trooper Lipert discovered that Polish national hero and first president of Poland elected by popular vote Lech Walesa needed his help.

May 13, 2022

Special Units

Warrant Says Suspended CT K-9 Officer Killed Dogs at Training Company

Officer David Rivera Jr. and Daniel Luna, his general manager of Black Rock Canines, face multiple charges of animal cruelty over the killings.

May 4, 2022

Patrol

CT Trooper Charged with Manslaughter Over 2020 OIS

Trooper Brian North fatally shot Mubarak Soulemane in January 2020 as Soulemane sat in the driver's seat of a stolen car in West Haven, where the high-speed chase ended and police boxed in the car.

April 20, 2022

Patrol

7 CT Officers Hospitalized After Pursuit Crashes

The suspect reportedly accelerated her car, smashing a police vehicle and hitting another before driving onto the interstate.

April 4, 2022

Patrol

CT Officer Injured in Crash Dies After 13-Year Coma

A New Haven, CT, police officer who has been in a coma since being involved in a crash while answering a call in 2008, has died.

January 12, 2022

Patrol

CT State Police Identify Officer Killed in Storm Flood

The area where the incident happened is a road that lies along the intersection of three rivers and according to locals, is prone to flooding during intense rain. It’s likely Sgt. Mohl was checking on the river and flood conditions in that area.

September 3, 2021

Patrol

CT Trooper Dies After Being Swept into River by Storm

State police found the sergeant’s car then had to search another few hours before finding the trooper, who had been swept away by flood waters. He was taken by Life Star helicopter to the hospital. His injuries are reportedly critical.

September 2, 2021

Patrol

Troopers Deliver Easter Gifts to Young Girl Who Lost Both Parents in Separate Accidents

Troopers from New Hampshire met Eyvie a few months ago when both of her parents passed away in separate accidents.

April 5, 2021

Technology

TSA Assists Connecticut State Police with Drone Detection Test

The teams ran scenarios at Hartford-Brainard Airport, where they tested the state police department’s ability to locate a rogue drone as well as its operator by using law-enforcement-operated drones to find them.

March 31, 2021

Special Units

CT Officer Shot in Chest, Saved by Body Armor

Waterbury officers were taking a suspect in a stolen vehicle investigation into custody when they noticed two SUVs revving their engines and driving at a high speed towards the officers, police said. The SUVs, which later turned out to be stolen, crashed into several police cars.

December 9, 2020

Point of Law

Connecticut Supreme Court Rules Against Officer in Street Racing Lawsuit

The Connecticut Supreme Court ruled against governmental immunity for an officer earlier this month, ending a case that began seven years ago when the officer attempted to stop individuals from drag racing on a local road.

October 29, 2020