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The Connecticut State Police continue to actively respond to calls for service as winter weather conditions impact communities across the state. Our highest priority remains the safety of the public and our troopers. We are working closely with local public safety partners, emergency management, and road crews to address hazardous conditions as efficiently and safely as possible. Residents are strongly encouraged to limit travel unless necessary, use extreme caution when driv

In the early morning hours of December 25, 2025, Troopers assigned to Troop H in Hartford assisted the Rocky Hill Police Department in locating and stopping a black Ford Edge after a Rocky Hill Officer was dragged during an attempted traffic stop. Troopers took positions along Interstate 91, and at approximately 2:24 a.m. a Trooper observed the vehicle enter I-91/Route 5-15 south from Exit 27 in Hartford. When emergency lights and sirens were activated, the vehicle fled at sp

Holiday Travel & Traffic Safety The holidays are one of the busiest travel periods of the year  on Connecticut roadways. Increased traffic means a higher risk of crashes , especially during peak travel times. Plan ahead, allow extra time, and expect delays  during holiday weekends.  Drive Smart, Drive Safe Slow down  and obey posted speed limits. Maintain a safe following distance:  Leave plenty of space between your vehicle and the one ahead to allow for longer stopping time

Please see the attached accident information summary. This collision remains under investigation.

Please plan ahead and designate a driver! On Dec. 19, 2025, the cruiser of a State Trooper was struck by a driver who was later found to be operating under the influence. The CSP cruiser had its lights on and was in the left lane of I-91 south in Wallingford investigating an earlier accident when the accused struck the cruiser. The driver is now facing charges that include operating under the influence and failure to move over for a stationary vehicle, and the State Trooper s

Please see the attached accident information summary. This collision remains under investigation.

Please see the attached accident information summary. This collision remains under investigation.

Please see the attached arrest warrant and criminal information summary.