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Connecticut Officer Dies Suddenly Off Duty

An officer with the Bridgeport Police Department died suddenly while off duty, the agency said in an announcement.

January 6, 2020

Community Rallies to Help Connecticut Department's Toy Drive

The Clinton Police Department said on social media, "We are in desperate need of toy donations!! With just under a week to go for our collection."

December 17, 2019

Tesla on "Autopilot" Slams Into Connecticut Patrol Vehicle Alongside Road

A Tesla vehicle—equipped with what many call an "autopilot" function that takes the operation of the vehicle largely out of the hands of the individual behind the wheel—slammed into a patrol vehicle in Norwalk, CT, early Saturday morning.

December 9, 2019

A Tesla vehicle—equipped with what many called an 'autopilot' function that takes the operation of the vehicle largely out of the hands of the individual behind the wheel—slammed into a patrol vehicle in Norwalk early Saturday morning.

Connecticut Officer, K-9 Injured in Vehicle Collision

An officer and a K-9 with the Bridgeport (CT) Police Department when a civilian driver collided with the squad car they were occupying on Sunday night.

October 23, 2019

Connecticut Officer Corrals Loose Horse Roaming the Streets

An officer with the North Haven (CT) Police Department managed to take into custody a small horse that was roaming the streets of the city not far from Long Island Sound and returned the animal to its owner.

October 22, 2019

An officer with the North Haven (CT) Police Department managed to take into custody a small horse that was roaming the streets of the city not far from Long Island Sound and return the animal to its owner.

Connecticut Officer's Rapid Action Prevents Death of Suicidal Subject

An officer with the Hartford (CT) Police Department used his quick reflexes to grab a suicidal subject who was about to jump from a freeway overpass.

October 17, 2019

Officer Jimmy Barrett, to the right in bicycle uniform, grabbed a suicidal subject as he was attempting to jump off a ledge to the busy street below.

Off-Duty Connecticut Officer Saves Elderly Woman from House Fire

An off-duty officer with the Hamden (CT) Police Department is being hailed for rushing to the scene of a house fire and rescuing a 95-year-old woman inside.

October 9, 2019

Sergeant Jason Venditto was traveling home from an extra duty assignment when he heard a 911 call come in for a house fire nearby. He quickly responded and was the first to arrive at the blaze.

Connecticut Marine Unit Rescues Kayaker Who Capsized

Officers with the marine unit for the Darien (CT) Police Department raced to the rescue of a young man whose kayak had capsized.

September 16, 2019

The marine unit of the Darien, CT, police rescued a kayaker Friday. (Photo: Darien PD)

Police Thwart 3 Separate but Unrelated Mass Shooting Plots in 2 Days

Police in Connecticut, Florida, and Ohio arrested three men in the span of two days, potentially preventing three separate but unrelated mass shooting plots.

August 20, 2019

Connecticut K-9 Dies in Retirement

A K-9 with the West Hartford Police Department has died from complications from lymphoma that forced him into retirement in January of 2018.

August 13, 2019

K-9 Jett and handler Officer Tommy Lazure received many accolades during their time working together.

Connecticut Police Shoot, Wound Knife-Wielding Man

An officer with the Danbury (CT) Police Department was forced to draw his service weapon and shoot a man wielding two large knives on Wednesday morning, wounding him.

July 4, 2019

CT Department Says Fugitive Will Turn Himself in if Wanted Poster Gets Enough "Likes" on Facebook

The Torrington (CT) Police Department said on Facebook that a man wanted on warrants for failing to appear in court on charges that range from breach of peace to risk of injury to a child has made a deal with the agency if his wanted poster on Facebook gets 15,000 "likes."

May 23, 2019

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