Using This Site. The Office of Inspector General is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred during a multi-town carjacking incident on Thursday that included the theft of a Bristol police cruiser, the office announced Friday. I think these are three people who went on three separate paths. O'Brien Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. Police ran after Shoemaker-Gonzalez who then "entered a Bristol police vehicle, and started to drive away," the inspector general said. MISSING GEORGIA TODDLER QUINTON SIMON LIKELY DEAD; POLICE NAME MOTHER AS PRIME SUSPECT. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 9:51 PM EDT, Sun October 16, 2022, Police say officers were killed after fake 911 call lured them to ambush. Iurato, 26, underwent surgery for a severe gunshot wound and is currently recovering, the police chief said. 131 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010 Phone: 860-584-3011 Crime Watch E-mail Anonymous Tips Line: (860) 585-TIPS (8477) The 2023 Economic Forecast Breakfast was attended by the owners of several local businesses and nonprofit organizations in town. 7. "They let the people of Bristol and all of the families that they harmed down. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much All services and the burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol are private. When I found out who it was, he said of Brutcher being identified as the shooter last week, I was surprised.. He is survived by his son Thomas Caputo, his daughter Catherine Caputo-Kraus, his daughter Angela Caputo, and his grandson Michael Kraus. Christine Jeltema speaks at a news conference about two police officers killed, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Bristol, Conn. Two police officers were fatally shot and a . Kyle Lamarre, 34, said he had just been talking to a friend about the confluence of killers on the team at the same time. Jeremiah Lopez, 22, took a plea deal last week in New Britain Superior Court where he pleaded guilty to one count of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle. Gould said the fallen Bristol officers epitomized bravery in policing, just like so many officers do every day. Jesse worked as a reporter and editor for about 35 years for The Hartford Courant, covering all kinds of stories across the state. PLAINVILLE, CT 1 DAY AGO Apt. Updated Officer Alex Hamzy was an 8-year veteran of the Bristol Police Department. She also worked at the Sun Newspapers in Southwest Florida as a general assignment reporter covering politics, business, and health. Marcus Q. Mack, 45, 94 Allen St., Bristol, ill opn mv under suspension, pos control substance - first offense, interfere w/ officer/resisting . Recently Fallen. Hours before Wednesdays shooting in Connecticut, three Philadelphia SWAT officers were wounded in a shooting while trying to serve a warrant to a homicide suspect, police said. He completed parole and his nine-month prison sentence for a 2021 violation of a protective order conviction on Dec. 15, records show. She was a Hearst fellow in Connecticut and at the San Antonio Express-News where she covered city hall and local issues. Bristol police Sgt. Thomas F. Winters, 58 years old, resigned shortly after they were suspended. Christine Jeltema said. 3-1, Waterbury, ill sexual contact - vctm < age 16, second-degree sexual assault Former NFL football player Aaron Hernandez watches during a court in July 2014 in Fall River, Mass. Gould said the Bristol officers epitomized bravery in policing, just like so many officers do every day. in journalism. One other officer joined their honor roll Thursday. Dep. 2023 Cable News Network. Hamzy, 34, was also an adviser for the police explorer cadet program. Hed be around, checking on his brother. It is Alec Iurato. 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CT women builds an audience following the travels of her lost luggage across America. "Although the details of investigation remain to be determined, it is evident from the evidence collected so far that Officer Iuratos use of deadly force was justified. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol and attended Bristol High School. The loss of two officers from the Bristol Police Department who were killed in the line of duty while responding to an emergency call of domestic violence is a senseless tragedy, and my prayers are with their families, loved ones, and fellow officers, the governor said. Sgt. I never thought any of these people would do what they did," he said. Dustin Demonte, 35, was taken to Bristol Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. She has ridden in patrol cars and even bicycled with officers to better learn how police do their jobs. Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould became visibly emotional describing his two officers killed. A procession is occurring now where the 2 Bristol officers who tragically lost their lives will be escorted from Bristol Hospital to the medical examiners office, state police tweeted. (Bristol Police Department). The deadly ambush happened less than two hours after Nicholas Brutcher had an apparent run-in with police at a local bar. West Haven high-needs students on pace with peers, officials say, Where Stamford's Life Time Fitness lawsuit stands in 2023, Torrington officials eye new rules for trash disposal, recycling, Police: CT thief 'violently' pulled driver from car in getaway, Gov. The barrage of gunfire struck and killed two officers and wounded a third officer, who managed to make it back to the police cruiser and returned "one shot" that killed Brutcher in a "justified" use of force, the report says. OUR MISSION. su np zy bk All Rights Reserved. Perry M. Pesino, 63, of Wolcott, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at home. Market data provided by Factset. Aaron Hernandez was a star football player at Bristol Central High School before going on to play for the New England Patriots. Las Vegas police arrested the suspect shortly after the shooting. Brackenridge Borough Police Department Brutcher, Hernandez and Ryng are seen standing side-by-side in a 2004 team photo in the school yearbook. The woman added that Nicholas, who the Post said was a divorced father, was a "big teddy bear. Thai, who had been with the agency since 1999, was an honorable and commendable officer who had done a fantastic job as part of the law enforcement community, Sheriff Joe Lombardo said. He is a New Britain native living in Hebron, U.S. Army veteran (1979-83) and married (Lynn) father of three (Kerry, Kate and John). [1]. Demonte, 35, was also a school resource officer at two Bristol schools and an adviser for the Bristol police explorer cadet program, the chief said. A Connecticut Department of Correction photo of Jimmie Shoemaker-Gonzalez who was shot by Bristol police Thursday as he was fleeing in a cruiser. Throughout his career, he has received several awards, including the silver star, officer of the month, and co-recipient for officer of the year in 2019, Gould said. Bristol, CT 06010, Published on Friday, 30 September 2022 10:55. He was a fan of the Boston Red Sox. Perry could be considered a jack of many trades, as he worked on computers and electronics, handled carpentry work, and was mechanically inclined. "He was a bigger kid on the football field and he threw his weight around, he said. Bristol police Officer Alex Hamzy and Sgt. Around 10:30 p.m. BRISTOL A person pointed a gun at two different car owners and threatened to harm them during a spate of catalytic converters in Bristol late Saturday and into Sunday, according to police. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Demonte is survived by his wife, two children and one on the way, the chief said. The official account of the City of Bristol, CT Police Department. . Officer Alex Hamzy was an 8-year veteran of the Bristol Police Department. He was the husband of the late Karin H. (Bekstrom) Kisser. Five of the six policemen, including Lieut. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. These senseless acts of violence are becoming all too common in our society.. Nationwide, the number of police officers intentionally killed in the line of duty reached a 20-year high last year, according to FBI data. E-mail: editor@bristolpress.com Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more. Sgt. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. All Rights Reserved. The inspector general investigates police use-of-force incidents, including shootings. He is survived by his loving wife James Joseph Noon, Jr., 64 of Plainville, passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. The police answered a call at 10:42 PM in Bristol, Connecticut and three officers arrived on the scene. Officer Alex Iurato, 26, was transported to St. Francis Hospital in Hartford for surgery after sustaining a severe gunshot wound. As Nathan Brutcher stepped out, gunfire erupted. The 911 call appears to have been a deliberate act to lure law enforcement to the scene, state police said. Around 10:30 p.m. This account is not monitored 24/7. St., Bristol, operate/parks unregistered mv, disobeying signal of officer, failure to insure private motor vehicle, Oscar Antonio Santiago, 33, 79 Davis Dr., Bristol, pos control substance first offense, Christopher Solis, 54, 180 Davis Dr., Bristol, first-degree criminal trespass, bristolpress.com As the community continues to grieve the loss of Lt. Dustin. E-mail: editor@bristolpress.com Philadelphia SWAT officers were 'immediately met by gunfire' while trying to serve a warrant. The Southington Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel of public and private sector experts who provided analysis of the state and local economic climate Tuesday at Manor Inn. Gov. They let themselves down.". Written by Bristol police report the following: Sept. 27 Casey L. Duguay, 36, 112 Maiden Ln., Bristol, failure to obey stop sign Shilohnine J. Nicholas, 39, 267 New Britain Ave., Unionville, operate/parks unregistered mv, improper use-marker/lic/rgstr, ill opn mv under suspension, failure to insure private motor vehicle 7 CT counties . The Bristol Police Department identified the 39-year-old man who allegedly stole a Bristol police vehicle as officers were investigating a carjacking, fled the scene and crashed into a diner on . Phone number: 860-584-0501 Phone number: 860-584-0501 Let me breathe. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Jesse is especially interested in Connecticut history, crime, veterans affairs and news of the weird. It featured Alexandra Daum, the new commissioner of the CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) as the keynote speaker. The suspect Roberta (Collins) Marquis, 78, of Terryville, wife of Joseph Marquis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Bristol Hospital in Bristol. Around 10:30 p.m. The Bristol Police Department is located at 303 E. Vistula Street Bristol Indiana. (Connecticut Office of the Inspector General), "Nicholas Brutcher fired well over eighty rounds attacking the officers from behind, fatally shooting both Sergeant DeMonte and Officer Hamzy, and wounding Officer Iurato," the report says. Law enforcement organization Bristol Connecticut Police Department | Bristol CT Connecticut State Police said his brother, 32-year-old Nathan Brutcher, was also at the scene. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Jesse Leavenworth is a reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media Group. Police have yet to said who opened fire, who fired the fatal shots or how many guns were fired in all. 2 BRISTOL POLICE OFFICERS KILLED, ONE SEVERELY INJURED IN PRE-PLANNED AMBUSH The same neighbor described Nathaniel Brutcher as a "man-child" who he claimed was into drugs. Bristol officers serve all people within our jurisdiction with respect, fairness, and compassion. It is Alec Iurato. (Credit: Connecticut Office of the Inspector General), The Connecticut Office of the Inspector General on Sunday released body camera footage and a preliminary report of last weeks Bristol police shooting, saying Nicholas Brutcher, who was ultimately killed in the deadly episode, had first fired "well over 80 rounds attacking the officers from behind.". In addition to his mother of Plainville, James is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Mary Noon; his two nephews and their spouses, Preston and Cori Noon, and Spencer and Lara Noon, and many aunts, an uncle, cousins, and a great-niece who shares his birthday. Christine Jeltema said. Officer Alex Hamzy was an 8-year veteran of the Bristol Police Department. Tomek L. Paluch, 33, of 370 Emmet St., Bristol (last known address), was charged July 8 with third degree larceny. When he wasnt working, Perry could be found watching football, baseball, or any sport, really. Legal Statement. Dustin Demonte, 10.5 years of service. It remains unclear whether Nathan had shot at officers. 131 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010 Phone: 860-584-3011 Crime Watch E-mail Anonymous Tips Line: (860) 585-TIPS (8477) Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Investigators work the scene where multiple people were shot including police officers when a SWAT team attempted to serve a homicide warrant in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Officer Alec Iurato is a 4th-year member of the Bristol Police Department. New York and Massachusetts are taking bold action on their housing shortages. After knocking on a door, the SWAT team was immediately met by gunfire, said Philadelphia First Deputy Police Commissioner John Stanford. The series of events that led to his arrest Thursday started in Hartford, where Shoemaker-Gonzalez stole a car, the inspector general said. Shoemaker-Gonzalez has been in and out of prison repeatedly since 2002, according to state Department of Correction records. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Address: 188 Main St. "Officers shot. Discovery Company. This is a carousel. Apt. Another member of the team remembered Brutcher as a competitive athlete in football and wrestling. Monday, Assistant Sheriff Andrew Walsh said the weapon that killed Thai was an AK-47 pistol. Discovery Company. Read More Patrol Division Christine Dempsey is a breaking news reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media group. It is the mission of the Bristol Police Department to protect and serve the community with integrity and professionalism. A Warner Bros. BRISTOL, CT (WFSB) - Wednesday marked two weeks since the Bristol Police Department lost two of its own in a deadly shooting. 2, Bristol, violation of protective order. 2023 Cable News Network. As Nathan Brutcher stepped out, gunfire erupted. Investigators work the scene where multiple people were shot including police officers when a SWAT team attempted to serve a homicide warrant in Philadelphia, Wednesday, Oct. 12, 2022. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The first six suspensions came on Sept. 24. Iurato, 26, underwent surgery for a severe gunshot wound and is currently recovering, the police chief said Thursday. More cars. BRISTOL An Avon man accused of an armed carjacking and stealing a police cruiser before crashing it into a local diner remains hospitalized after being shot by an officer during the series of. Under a 2019 state police accountability law, officers are not allowed to fire at a moving vehicle unless the officer has a "reasonable" belief that there is an imminent threat of death to police or bystanders. On Thursday morning, the two slain officers bodies were taken from Bristol Hospital to the medical examiners office in Farmington, state police said. appreciated. A shootout ensued, and the suspect was killed. The IG office also released body camera video of the incident. Jimmie Shoemaker-Gonzalez, 39, was arraigned Friday in state Superior Court in New Britain on a first-degree larceny charge even though he remained hospitalized after being shot by a Bristol police officer as he fled in one of their cruisers, according to the state Office of the Inspector General. Officer Alex Hamzy, 8 years of service (Connecticut State Police), Sgt. or redistributed. Bristol Press Plainville police blotter Justin Rondeau, 42, of 49 Colonial Court, was charged July 8 with assault on personnel, interfering/resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and second degree threatening. Balanced on the drivers side door, he aims his weapon and fires one shot. Shootings of police officers highlight a rise in violence and distrust. Ned Lamont ordered US and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff. Milton was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church and Jacklin Rod and Gun Club. As Shoemaker-Gonzalez drives away, the video shows Petzing firing several shots at the moving police cruiser. Did you encounter any technical issues? (Connecticut Office of the Inspector General). Words cannot express the sadness and grief, Gould said. BRISTOL A person pointed a gun at two different car owners and threatened to harm them during a spate of catalytic converters in Bristol late Saturday and into Sunday, according to police.. Hours before Wednesdays shooting in Connecticut, three Philadelphia SWAT officers were wounded in a shooting while trying to serve a warrant to a homicide suspect, police said. Police later identified the suspect as Jimmie Shoemaker-Gonzalez, 39. Brutcher, 35, played at the same time as convicted killer and former NFL star Aaron Hernandez. A Warner Bros. Throughout his career, he received numerous letters of commendations and recognition, Gould said. Apply Here. ", "I dont know much about [Nicholas], except he drinks a lot," he said. Officer Alec Iurato was wounded. Julia Musto is a reporter for Fox News and Fox Business Digital. Bristol police Officer Alex Hamzy and Sgt. A Bristol police officer who was injured in the line of duty is being inducted into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame. 3. Officer Alec Iurato is a 4th-year member of the Bristol Police Department. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Bristol, CT 06010 Phone: 860-584-6100 Staff Directory; Helpful Links. Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of the officer who was wounded. Lt. Geoffrey Lund said Bristol police responded to three separate catalytic converter thefts between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Former Bristol Central teammates described Nicholas Brutcher as a bully who was often involved in hazing younger players. In addition, we are dedicated to our personnel by providing continuous training and educational development. 1, Bristol, second-degree breach of peace Marc H. Davis, 36, 78 Laird Dr., Bristol, operate/parks unregistered mv Anolian Drago, 39, 134 High St., Bristol, second-degree breach of peace Christine Dempsey may be reached at Christine.Dempsey@hearstmediact.com, Nicholas Brutcher played football at Bristol Central with Aaron Hernandez and another accused killer. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. ET Wednesday, Bristol police received a 911 call about a possible domestic incident between two siblings, Connecticut State Police Sgt. Both areas are monitored by cameras twenty-four (24) hours a day. All rights reserved. ", Another neighbor told the outlet that Nicholas would visit his brother and that he was "always drinking. He was serving a life sentence for the 2013 murder of semi-pro football player Odin Lloyd, who was dating the sister of Hernandezs fiance. At least 54 law enforcement officers have been killed by intentional gunfire in 2022, according to the Officer Down Memorial Fund website. Written by Bristol Police report the following: Nov. 1 Jeffrey Armington, 49, 530 Burlington Ave., Bristol, two counts - violation of probation Monay Andrea Arroyo, 31, 33 Lester Dr., Waterbury, failure to insure private motor vehicle Jonathan Dowjat, 39, 45 Willis St., Bristol, second-degree failure to appear Officer Alec Iurato was wounded but able to shoot and kill Brutcher, the inspector generals office said. The same neighbor described Nathaniel Brutcher as a "man-child" who he claimed was into drugs. Connecticut State Police are investigating the shooting. CNNs Kiely Westhoff, Steve Almasy, Chris Boyette, Andi Babineau and Cara Lynn Clarkson contributed to this report. Shots fired. Sadly, we lost two exceptional Bristol police officers. 2. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke). Around 10:30 p.m. Iurato takes cover behind a parked vehicle and fires toward a driveway. Nationwide, the number of police officers intentionally killed in the line of duty reached a 20-year high last year, according to FBI data. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. A preliminary investigation found officers had been responding to a 911 call reporting a possible domestic violence incident between the brothers. During high school, Kulig said Hernandez was always a fun kid to be around," while he and others described Ryng as "really nice" and a hard-working athlete. At least 12 officers shot in line of duty this week, killing of two Connecticut police officers. As Nathan Brutcher stepped out, gunfire erupted. As Brutcher stepped out, gunfire erupted, the report says. 2. Nicholas was shot and pronounced dead at the scene, and Nathaniel was wounded and transported to a hospital. Philadelphia SWAT officers were 'immediately met by gunfire' while trying to serve a warrant. Gould said the fallen Bristol officers epitomized bravery in policing, just like so many officers do every day. Traffic Division officers will be out and focusing on impaired drivers, speeding vehicles and other moving violations. Dustin Demonte was a 10-year veteran of the Bristol Police Department. ", In an interview with the New York Post, a neighbor of his brother, Nathaniel Brutcher, said that "Nick was the big rowdy one." Brutcher, 35, played at the same time as convicted killer and former NFL star Aaron Hernandez. David Bento Serrambana, 44, second-degree breach of peace Hamzy, 34, was also an adviser for the police explorer cadet program. (Connecticut State Police). Dustin Demonte was a 10-year veteran of the Bristol Police Department. A Connecticut native, Pat previously reported for The Stamford Times, The Wilton Villager and The Norwalk Hour. New Britain native Richard R. King, 72, passed away on Jan. 10, 2023 in Palm Bay, FL, after a long battle with Parkinson's. His family then moved to Bristol, where he became a friend to many and a beloved father and grandfather. BRISTOL Nicholas Brutcher, the heavily armed man who police said fired more than 80 rounds at officers in a deadly ambush last week, became the third accused killer from a Bristol Central High School football team that played together in the mid-2000s. Christine is a veteran reporter with decades of experience at newspapers in Connecticut and New York, including The Bristol Press, the Journal Inquirer and The Hartford Courant. No one was harmed in the thefts, Lund said. Gov. And thats what all our officers do and will continue to do.. Intentional killings of officers reach 20-year high, FBI says. Its devastating," a former Bristol Central teammate who still lives in the community and did not want to be identified, said about Brutcher, Hernandez and Ryng. A man who authorities say lured officers to a deadly attack fired over 80 rounds at police before he was killed by a wounded officer, the Connecticut inspector generals office said. The shooting occurred around 6:00 a.m., soon after officers tried to serve the warrant in North Philadelphia. Throughout his career, he received numerous letters of commendations and recognition, Gould said. Legal Statement. A vigil was held Thursday afternoon for the fallen officers at Bristol Eastern High School Hamzy's alma mater and a "Bristol Police Heroes Fund" has been established through the Bristol Police Union at Thomaston Savings Bank to support the families. Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of the officer who was wounded. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! A police report regarding that incident had not been filed as of Monday. Hamzy is survived by his wife, parents and two sisters. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Nicholas Brutcher fired well over eighty rounds attacking the officers from behind, fatally shooting both Sergeant DeMonte and Officer Hamzy, and wounding Officer Iurato, the report said. The loss of two officers from the Bristol Police Department who were killed in the line of duty while responding to an emergency call of domestic violence is a senseless tragedy, and my prayers are with their families, loved ones, and fellow officers, the governor said. Iurato fired one shot, striking and killing Nicholas Brutcher. Upon arrival around 10:30 p.m. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. This is a carousel. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Iurato fired one shot, striking and killing Nicholas Brutcher. ", 2 BRISTOL POLICE OFFICERS KILLED, ONE SEVERELY INJURED IN PRE-PLANNED AMBUSH. appreciated. Franklin Thomas Caputo, 77, of Bristol, passed away on Dec. 22, 2022. Chief of Police (860) 584-3094 Groman, Paul Officer - Patrol (860) 584-3011 Hall, Timothy Officer - Patrol (860) 584-3011 Hamzy, Alex . Pat Tomlinson is a reporter covering crime and courts for the Stamford Advocate. "Despite sustaining a gunshot wound to his leg, Officer Iurato was able to make his way around the house and back to a Bristol Police Department cruiser. ET Wednesday, Bristol police received a 911 call about a possible domestic incident between two siblings, Connecticut State Police Sgt. In the video, someone is heard screaming in the distance and then several dozens of rounds go off. Authorities believe the gunman, 35-year-old Nicholas Brutcher, was the person who made the domestic violence call to 911, the inspector generals report said. Shots fired. As for the three of them being on the same team, Its kind of sad, Kulig said.
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