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On Sunday, July 19, 2026, at approximately 10 a.m., Meriden Police responded to a domestic violence incident on Sagamore Road in Meriden. An individual was pronounced deceased at the scene. A Meriden police officer used a duty weapon to shoot the suspect. The Office of the Inspector General is investigating the officer-involved shooting. The Connecticut State Police Central District Major Crime Unit is investigating the homicide related to the domestic violence incident. Due

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Middletown, CT (July 1, 2026) – Fireworks, barbeques, beaches…. and traffic. While residents get ready for the upcoming Independence Day weekend, your Connecticut State Troopers are preparing for more vehicles on the roadways of our state. July 4th falls in the middle of the holiday weekend and Troopers expect traffic to increase accordingly by the evening of Thursday, July 2, and continue through the evening of Sunday, July 5. This weekend, as always, Troopers will work c

Ahead of the busy Fourth of July weekend, the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) and Connecticut State Police (CSP) will hold a joint media availability focused on how to stay safe on the road. Representatives from CTDOT and CSP will be available for on-camera interviews at CTDOT’s Headquarters in Newington ahead of the holiday weekend. EVENT: Media availability to promote safe driving this July Fourth weekend DATE & TIME: Thursday, July 2, 2026; 11 a.m.

Connecticut State Police encourage all residents to vote for their state in the 13th annual national “Best Looking Cruiser” contest. Voting is now open and runs through 12 noon on July 13. This year's CSP photo was taken at Avery Point in Groton. The contest is organized by the American Association of State Troopers as a friendly competition between state agencies which allows the public to support and interact with law enforcement in a positive manner. This year’s contes

Any witness to the collision is asked to contact TFC John Wilson #1060 via email at john.wilson@ct.gov. Furthermore, if you have a vehicle equipped with a dashboard camera, and you were driving through the area at the time of the collision, you are also asked to contact TFC Wilson.

Any witnesses to the collision are asked to contact Troop D- Danielson 860-779-4900

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Two of the three decedents found in Burlington on June 14, 2026, have been identified. They are: Brian Cash (DOB 07/01/2003) Sally Ann Cash (DOB 01/26/1972) Brian and Sally have been identified as son and mother. Both have pending causes of death. The third person is still unidentified at this time. _________________________________________________________________________ On Sunday, June 14, 2026, at 4:46 p.m., State Troopers responded to a home at 7 Stanwich Lane in Bu

State Police Lieutenant Joseph Hayward was one of 255 law enforcement officers to graduate today from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia. Internationally known for its academic excellence, the National Academy offers 10 weeks of advanced communication, leadership, and fitness training. To attend, participants must have proven records as professionals within their agencies. On average, these officers have 21 years of law enforcement experience and usually return