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4 people killed, dozens injured in crashes in Conn. during holiday weekend
Four people were killed and dozens of other people were injured in crashes on state roads during the Christmas holiday this year, according to statistics released by Connecticut State Police on Tuesday. In total, troopers responded to 259 crashes from Friday, Dec. 22 at 12 a.m. to Monday, Dec. 25 at 11:59 p.m. Twenty seven people were injured and four…
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Connecticut police dog killed in shooting after state troopers attempted to serve arrest warrant
State police say a K9 was killed in the line of duty in the Pawcatuck section of Stonington Thursday. “K9 Broko courageously gave his life protecting his handler, fellow troopers, and our community,” state police said in a news release. They did not give details about Broko’s death, but state police were a part of the response to a...
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CT state trooper accused of committing computer crime arrested
A Connecticut state trooper has been arrested, accused of a computer crime, and has been suspended with pay, according to state police. State Trooper Jose Campos, 30, was arrested Tuesday at State Police Troop H in Hartford. State police said they learned of allegations on June 25, 2022, during the course of two separate investigations, that Campos was using the…
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Nearly 30 People Arrested in CT for DUI Over Memorial Day Weekend
State police said 29 people have been arrested for driving under the influence this holiday weekend. Connecticut State Police have released weekend traffic statistics for Memorial Day weekend, which shows nearly 500 speeding violations and approximately 250 calls for motor vehicle crashes – 25 of which had reported injuries. Troopers said three people died in crashes over the holiday weekend,…
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CT State Police Arrest Man Accused of Driving Over 130 MPH
Connecticut State Police have arrested a man that allegedly drove over 130 miles per hour on Route 2 in Colchester Monday morning. Troopers said a Range Rover had a speed reading of 132 mph in a 65 mph zone. Police conducting speed enforcement tried to pull the driver over in the area of exit 17, but the car got off…