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On 11/02/2026, at approximately 4:34 p.m., A Trooper assigned to Troop F in Westbrook was patrolling the area of Route 9 southbound in the area of Exit 2, in Old Saybrook. While traveling in the left lane, the Trooper observed a dark colored Acura TLX, traveling immediately behind his cruiser, at an unsafe distance. As this was occurring, the Trooper noted that the Acura was traveling so closely to the rear of his cruiser that the Acura’s headlamps were not visible. While fur

Anyone who was traveling on Route 15, in the vicinity of the Route 114 (Racebrook Road) overpass or on the Route 114 (Racebrook Road) overpass on 10/31/2026, at or around 0530 hours, and has information pertinent to the investigation is asked to contact Detective Holmes #1375 at (203) 393-4200 or Adrian. HOI mes@ct gov Additionally, anyone who was traveling through either of the aforementioned locations during the specified time frame and whose vehicle was equipped with a das

On October 31, 2026, at approximately 4:17 p.m., Connecticut State Police Troopers from Troop I in Bethany responded to a two-vehicle fatal crash on Route 15 southbound near Exit 42B in Orange. Preliminary investigation indicates Vehicle 1 was traveling in the right lane while Vehicle 2 was traveling alongside in the left lane. For reasons still under investigation, Vehicle 2 entered the right lane and struck Vehicle 1. Both vehicles then left the roadway, crossed the right s

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone who witnessed, has information related to, or has dash camera footage of this collision, is asked to contact Connecticut State Police Troop H in Hartford, at (860) 534-1000, or TFC. Durant via Email at Joshua.Durant@CT.GOV .

On 10/28/2026 at approximately 1725 hours, Troop F personnel responded to a residence in Westbrook for the report of a disturbance. Upon arrival, troopers located John Bongiovanni (DOB: 12/05/1988) outside of the residence. Further investigation revealed two victims within the residence, both with apparent gunshot wounds. Victim #1 was pronounced deceased on scene and Victim #2 was transported to Hartford Hospital where they remain in critical condition. As a result of the in

On 10/26/2026, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Troop C – Tolland received a complaint from a Tolland resident regarding fraudulent use of a credit card. At approximately 8:41 p.m., Troopers met with the complainant, who explained that while reviewing their financial records, they discovered one of their credit cards had been used without their knowledge. The complainant then then showed Troopers a charge for more than $700.00, payable to a national airline, as well as a second ch

WHO: Connecticut State Police WHEN: Thursday, October 29, 2026 TIME: 8:00 a.m. WHERE: Water’s Edge, 1525 Boston Post Road, Westbrook WHAT: Media is invited to attend the opening ceremony of the New England State Police Administrators Conference Women in Leadership Conference. Commissioner Ronnell Higgins of the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection, and Connecticut State Police Colonel Daniel Loughman will address more than 200 State Troopers from th

On 10/26/2026, at approximately 1:25 a.m., Troop H in Hartford received a BOLO for a BMW allegedly involved in an officer-involved shooting which had occurred in Belleville, New Jersey. The male operator of the BMW had allegedly struck a Belleville NJ Police Officer with his vehicle. Belleville Police relayed information regarding the possible location of the suspect to Troop H and Troopers responded to the location described to investigate. Troopers then located the suspect

CFS# 2500395413 On 11/07/2025, at approximately 7:35 p.m., Troopers responded to the area of Sunset Drive and Main Street in the Town of Somers to investigate a fatal motor vehicle collision. On 10/22/2026, at approximately 12:10 p.m., Donald Chairamonte turned himself in to Connecticut State Police, Troop C in Tolland, after being advised of an active warrant for his arrest. The accused was taken into custody and charged with the following violations: C.G.S. 14-222a, Neglige

Please refer to the Crash Information Summary below. The investigation into this collision is ongoing. Note: The original version of the Crash Information Summary posted indicated incorrect injury status, which has since been amended. We apologize for any inconvenience this may have caused.

On 10/21/2026 at approximately 3:04 a.m., a Trooper was conducting proactive laser speed enforcement on I-395 Northbound, north of Exit 2 in Waterford. From their position in the median, the Trooper observed a vehicle traveling northbound on I-395 at an apparent high rate of speed. Utilizing a laser device, the Trooper determined that the approaching vehicle was traveling at approximately 116 MPH in a posted 65 MPH zone. Based upon these observations, a traffic stop was initi

Please refer to the attached Crash Information Summary. The investigation into this collision is ongoing.

Please refer to the attached accident information summary. The investigation into this collision is ongoing.

Please see attached criminal information summary and arrest warrant.

2600318454 On 10/13/2026, at approximately 12:34 a.m., a Trooper assigned to Troop F – Westbrook was conducting speed enforcement on Route 9 in Deep River. While monitoring traffic activity, the Trooper observed a silver sedan traveling at an excessive speed. Using a laser device, the Trooper determined that the sedan was traveling at approximately 103 MPH in a posted 65 MPH zone. Based upon this information, the Trooper entered Route 9 southbound and caught up to the accuse

On 10/13/2026, at approximately 6:17 p.m., a Trooper assigned to Troop C in Tolland was conducting proactive patrol in the area of Route 44 and Bonemill Road in Mansfield. The posted speed limit in this area is 30 MPH. While observing traffic in the area, the Trooper observed a white Nissan Sentra, displaying a Rhode Island registration plate, traveling eastbound on Route 44 at a high rate of speed. Using a radar unit, the Trooper determined that the Nissan was traveling at s