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CT women builds an audience following the travels of her lost luggage across America. Legal Statement. 2, Bristol, violation of protective order. Monday, Assistant Sheriff Andrew Walsh said the weapon that killed Thai was an AK-47 pistol. 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. BRISTOL The suspect who was shot after stealing a Bristol police cruiser last week allegedly slashed someone during one of the carjackings that led to the chaotic situation in Bristol. Dep. As for the three of them being on the same team, Its kind of sad, Kulig said. It is evident from the evidence collected thus far in the investigation that Iuratos use of deadly force was justified, the report said. After knocking on a door, the SWAT team was immediately met by gunfire, said Philadelphia First Deputy Police Commissioner John Stanford. appreciated. Lt. Geoffrey Lund said Bristol police responded to three separate catalytic converter thefts between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Did you encounter any technical issues? Aaron Hernandez was a star football player at Bristol Central High School before going on to play for the New England Patriots. Brutcher, 35, played at the same time as convicted killer and former NFL star Aaron Hernandez. A judge said Friday during his arraignment that she was hoping he would be out of the hospital by his next court date on Jan. 27. Gould said the Bristol officers epitomized bravery in policing, just like so many officers do every day. He was the husband of the late Karin H. (Bekstrom) Kisser. Slow down and avoid becoming a statistic. Demonte, Hamzy and Iurato went to the side door of the home and spoke with Nathan Brutcher, telling him to show his hands and step out of the house, the inspector generals report said. Legal Statement. The suspect in Thais killing has been arrested, officials said. All rights reserved. The same neighbor described Nathaniel Brutcher as a "man-child" who he claimed was into drugs. Bristol, CT 06010 Phone: 860-584-6100 Staff Directory; Helpful Links. 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. Demonte is survived by his wife, two children and one on the way, the chief said. 208, Hartford, first-degree burglary bodily injury, third-degree assault physical injury, bristolpress.com Bristol Police offer update on killing of two Connecticut police officers Two police officers were killed and another was seriously wounded after two suspects ambushed them with a fake. Hamzy is survived by his wife, parents and two sisters. Shoemaker-Gonzalez was charged with first-degree larceny and held on $1 million bond, police said. As Brutcher stepped out, gunfire erupted, the report says. A Warner Bros. Former NFL football player Aaron Hernandez watches during a court in July 2014 in Fall River, Mass. Sgt. NEW BRITAIN -- A Hartford man has pleaded guilty in a New Britain car crash that killed a Bristol woman in 2020. 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. Perry was employed by Connecticut Tool & Cutter in Bristol as a CNC machine operator and he loved his work. Ned Lamont ordered US and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff. Bristol police Officer Alex Hamzy and Sgt. People who knew Nicholas Brutcher, the suspect in the killing of two Connecticut police officers, described him as "rowdy" and "always drinking. Published on Wednesday, 25 May 2022 10:55 Written by Bristol Police report the following: May 12 Adrian Mota Bautista, 35, 28 Gridley St. "He was a bigger kid on the football field and he threw his weight around, he said. Richard graduated from N.B.S.H.S, Class of 1968. Authorities. Officer Alec Iurato was wounded. They ordered him to show his hands and step out of the house. 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. 7. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. 2. All rights reserved. or redistributed. Chief of Police (860) 584-3094 Groman, Paul Officer - Patrol (860) 584-3011 Hall, Timothy Officer - Patrol (860) 584-3011 Hamzy, Alex . "Hes down," another voice in the distance adds. When I found out who it was, he said of Brutcher being identified as the shooter last week, I was surprised.. Connecticut State Police are investigating the shooting. David Bento Serrambana, 44, second-degree breach of peace Legal Statement. It featured Alexandra Daum, the new commissioner of the CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) as the keynote speaker. And thats what all our officers do and will continue to do.. When he wasnt working, Perry could be found watching football, baseball, or any sport, really. Around 10:30 p.m. . Connecticut State Police said his brother, 32-year-old Nathan Brutcher, was also at the scene. ET Wednesday, Bristol police received a 911 call about a possible domestic incident between two siblings, Connecticut State Police Sgt. A preliminary investigation shows that Brutcher may have lured officers to a Redstone Hill Road home last Wednesday night with a hoax 911 call reporting a domestic dispute. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Using This Site. Chief Benjamin Murphy has been appointed as acting chief following Chute's retirement on Friday after more than 30 years in law enforcement. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. 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. Schoemaker-Gonzalez tried to steal two cars at knifepoint at a nearby apartment complex, police said. BRISTOL, CT (WFSB) - Three police officers were shot Wednesday night in Bristol. Read More Patrol Division BRISTOL, CONNECTICUT POLICE AMBUSH: SUSPECT DESCRIBED AS ROWDY DIVORCED DAD WHO WAS ALWAYS DRINKING, Bristol Police Officer Alec Iurato is seen aiming his gun before firing a single shot toward killer Nicholas Brutcher. And thats what all our officers do and will continue to do.. A Connecticut native, Pat previously reported for The Stamford Times, The Wilton Villager and The Norwalk Hour. And thats what all our officers do and will continue to do.. Christine Dempsey may be reached at Christine.Dempsey@hearstmediact.com, Nicholas Brutcher played football at Bristol Central with Aaron Hernandez and another accused killer. The suspects brother, 32-year-old Nathan Brutcher, was also shot and taken to a hospital, Connecticut State Police said. 2023 Cable News Network. Iurato, 26, underwent surgery for a severe gunshot wound and is currently recovering, the police chief said. (Bristol Police Department). Chad Bezio, 42, 31 Haviland St., Bristol, first-degree criminal trespass, violation of protective order, Jesse Rolla Eldred, 34, 66 Woodard Dr., Bristol, breach of peace, Stefano Pollastro, 45, 127 Willis St., Bristol, failure to drive upon right, Chad Bezio, 42, 31 Haviland St., Bristol, three counts first-degree failure to appear, Tristain James Mangiafico, 20, 51 Jerusalem Rd., Windham, improper use-marker/lic/rgstr, improper turn/stop no signal, failure to insure private motor vehicle, Jake Ratches, 23, 220 Greenwood Dr., Manchester, violation of protective order, Alan Labreck, 26, 26 Rita Dr., Bristol, second-degree breach of peace, two counts disorderly conduct, Cheyenne Lee Purvis-Thomassetti, 21, 156 Sheffield Ln., Bristol, disorderly conduct, second-degree threatening, David Agosto, 35, 126 Spring St., Meriden, crim vio of restraining order, Christopher Dancy, 33, 128 Collins St. Officers shot," he added, audibly moaning in pain himself. Officer Alec Iurato was wounded but able to shoot and kill Brutcher, the inspector generals office said. Gov. Perry M. Pesino, 63, of Wolcott, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at home. 619 were here. Gov. Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould called the incident "senseless violence," saying his department had been "rocked.". Wounded himself, Iurato manages to walk back to the cruiser. The first six suspensions came on Sept. 24. Officer Alex Hamzy was an 8-year veteran of the Bristol Police Department. This is a carousel. It is Alec Iurato. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Hamzy, 34, was also an adviser for the police explorer cadet program. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Noon, Sr. Riverside County Sheriff's Department. She has ridden in patrol cars and even bicycled with officers to better learn how police do their jobs. 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 . He was born March 9, 1959, in Bristol, son of the late Frank Alphonse and Janet (Bramble) Pesino. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Court documents released in the criminal case against Jimmie Shoemaker-Gonzalez, 39, indicated that the victim in the Farmington Milton V. Kisser, 89, of, Bristol, passed away Friday, Jan. 13, 2023, at Bristol Hospital. Philadelphia SWAT officers were 'immediately met by gunfire' while trying to serve a warrant. Iuratos use of deadly force appears to be justified, the inspector generals office said. More cars. BRISTOL, CT (WFSB) - Wednesday marked two weeks since the Bristol Police Department lost two of its own in a deadly shooting. 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. Jesse is especially interested in Connecticut history, crime, veterans affairs and news of the weird. Legal Statement. All rights reserved. Christine Jeltema said. Lund reminded home owners, however, to prioritize their own safety and contact emergency 911 as soon as possible and safely provide as much identifying suspect information as possible when faced with similar situations. Neighbors told The Associated Press that they heard about two or three sets of gunshots. Perry could be considered a jack of many trades, as he worked on computers and electronics, handled carpentry work, and was mechanically inclined. His family then moved to Bristol, where he became a friend to many and a beloved father and grandfather. Police said Ryng, a member of the Connecticut Army National Guard, fatally shot his wife, Kyla, in their Bristol home in June 2014 and then turned the gun on himself. Officer Alec Iurato is a 4th-year member of the Bristol Police Department. Demonte is survived by his wife, two children and one on the way, the chief said. Demonte is survived by his wife, two children and one on the way, the chief said. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Authorities. 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. O'Brien Funeral Home is assisting the family with the arrangements. ET, the officers were immediately encountered by a suspect and shots were fired. A 27-year-old Farmington man then suffered minor injuries when Schoemaker-Gonzalez stole his RAV4 and fled into Bristol, police said. Maybe it just hits you differently when you know people., Erick Kulig, who played football his freshman and senior years, described Brutcher as "kind of a bully.". On Thursday morning, the two slain officers bodies were taken from Bristol Hospital to the medical examiners office in Farmington, state police said. Bristol police officers found the stolen Toyota RAV4 in the area of Quaker Lane and Davis Drive and the driver, identified as Shoemaker-Gonzalez, "abandoned the car and fled on foot," the inspector general said. 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. Updated A preliminary investigation found officers had been responding to a 911 call reporting a possible domestic violence incident between the brothers. (Facebook / Nicholas Brutcher). Oh my God, I played football with those guys. Sgt. Officer Alec Iurato is a 4th-year member of the Bristol Police Department. "The dudes always drinking. A Warner Bros. Officer Alec Iurato, right, with Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould, left. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Christine Jeltema said. 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. Police ran after Shoemaker-Gonzalez who then "entered a Bristol police vehicle, and started to drive away," the inspector general said. They took their own paths to darkness. They let themselves down.". Nicholas was shot and pronounced dead at the scene, and Nathaniel was wounded and transported to a hospital. Officer Alex Hamzy was an 8-year veteran of the Bristol Police Department. Dustin Demonte, 35, was taken to Bristol Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. And thats what they did every night before that. The incident unfolded at approximately 10:42 p.m. on Oct. 12 when three Bristol police officers Sergeant Dustin DeMonte, Officer Alex Hamzy and Officer Alec Iurato responded to 310 Redstone Hill Road "based on a 911 call believed to have been made by Nicholas Brutcher," according to the preliminary report. Nicholas Brutcher, accused of deadly police ambush last week, played on the same Bristol Central High School football team as killers Aaron Hernandez and Alex Ryng. Franklin Thomas Caputo, 77, of Bristol, passed away on Dec. 22, 2022. 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.. As Bristol Police Sgt. Julia Musto is a reporter for Fox News and Fox Business Digital. Iurato fired one shot, striking and killing Nicholas Brutcher. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Brutcher, Hernandez and Ryng are seen standing side-by-side in a 2004 team photo in the school yearbook. He worked for Pratt & Whitney Company from 1981, until he retired in 1998. AK - Dec 13, 2022. Officer Alec Iurato is a 4th-year member of the Bristol Police Department. 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. Iurato, 26, underwent surgery for a severe gunshot wound and is currently recovering, the police chief said Thursday. Iurato, 26, underwent surgery for a severe gunshot wound and is currently recovering, the police chief said. Not only was Officer Thai a protector of our community, he was a father, a son, and a brother, the union said. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Apt. The investigation is still in its preliminary stages. Nicholas Brutcher fired "well over" 80 rounds, killing DeMonte and Hamzy, before the wounded Iurato fired a lethal shot into the 35-year-old's neck, Inspector General Robert J. Devlin said in his report. A man who allegedly stole a police cruiser and crashed it into Palma's Diner on Stafford Avenue in Bristol Thursday will be arraigned in court Friday, officials said. State officials didn't confirm that Shoemaker-Gonzalez had been shot for nearly 24 hours. Throughout his career, he received numerous letters of commendations and recognition, Gould said. (Connecticut Office of the Inspector General). Shoemaker-Gonzalez drove away from the area, traveling for more than 2 miles before crashing the police car into Palma's Diner on Stafford Avenue in Bristol, the inspector general said. Christine Dempsey is a breaking news reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media group. He played football and tennis, and liked to snowmobile. Home; Accessibility; Their young children were home at the time. The deadly ambush happened less than two hours after Nicholas Brutcher had an apparent run-in with police at a local bar. "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. Marcus Q. Mack, 45, 94 Allen St., Bristol, ill opn mv under suspension, pos control substance - first offense, interfere w/ officer/resisting . 7 CT counties . Intentional killings of officers reach 20-year high, FBI says. A shootout ensued, and the suspect was killed. the voice is heard saying. She was joined by Lou Perillo, the towns economic development director, and David Rotatori, president and CEO of Ion Bank and Ion Financial and David Gallito, 2023 president of CT Realtors. Ned Lamont ordered US and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff. ", "From that vantage point, he fired one shot striking and killing Nicholas Brutcher," the IG's office added. Bristol CT Police Five of the six policemen, including Lieut. The incident unfolded at approximately 10:42 p.m. on Oct. 12 when three Bristol police officers Sergeant Dustin DeMonte, Officer Alex Hamzy and Officer Alec Iurato responded to 310 Redstone. Bristol officers serve all people within our jurisdiction with respect, fairness, and compassion. The investigation so far revealed that officers went to the side door of the house and spoke with Brutcher. BRISTOL Two people charged in the death of a 4-year-old Bristol girl have pleaded not guilty to felony charges. Both areas are monitored by cameras twenty-four (24) hours a day. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. All rights reserved. CNNs Kiely Westhoff, Steve Almasy, Chris Boyette, Andi Babineau and Cara Lynn Clarkson contributed to this report. Market data provided by Factset. The Bristol Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying the operator of this p/u involved in a H&R. 2. Body cam footage shows a Bristol police officer firing a single shot that took down the killer after the officer was ambushed, leaving him wounded and two fellow officers dead. Police later identified the suspect as Jimmie Shoemaker-Gonzalez, 39. BRISTOL A Plainville man was arrested last week for allegedly firing a gun during a domestic incident in Bristol. She was born Nov. 11, 1944, in Portland ME, daughter of the late Robert Nilsen and Eleanor Collins. Pat Tomlinson is a reporter covering crime and courts for the Stamford Advocate. (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. 6:19 PM EDT, Mon October 17, 2022, Police say officers were killed after fake 911 call lured them to ambush. BRISTOL A carjacking suspect stole a police car and crashed into a local diner on Thursday, Bristol police said. Photos on Facebook. The suspect in Thais killing has been arrested, officials said. Authorities now believe the caller was the suspected gunman, 35-year-old Nicholas Brutcher, the Connecticut inspector generals office said Saturday. Discovery Company. Sgt. Contact Us. A day after Demonte and Hamzy were killed in Connecticut, Las Vegas Officer Truong Thai was killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call Thursday, Sheriff Joe Lombardo said. In the video, someone is heard screaming in the distance and then several dozens of rounds go off. Former Bristol Central teammates described Nicholas Brutcher as a bully who was often involved in hazing younger players. 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. CA - Jan 13, 2023. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Corey Borges, 18, 39 Norton St., Bristol, following too close w/ accident, operate mv without license . No one was harmed in the thefts, Lund said. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. After being shot in the leg, Iurato managed to make his way around the house and back to a police car, the inspector generals office said. The shooting occurred around 6:00 a.m., soon after officers tried to serve the warrant in North Philadelphia. To report an emergency, dial 911. . 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. Bristol police Officer Alex Hamzy and Sgt. Bristol, CT 06010, Published on Wednesday, 26 October 2022 11:28. 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. I think these are three people who went on three separate paths. 9:51 PM EDT, Sun October 16, 2022, Police say officers were killed after fake 911 call lured them to ambush. Police have yet to said who opened fire, who fired the fatal shots or how many guns were fired in all. Las Vegas Police Officer Truong Thai, 49, died from wounds he suffered while responding to a domestic disturbance call at the University of Las Vegas, according to his department. On Thursday morning, the two slain officers bodies were taken from Bristol Hospital to the medical examiners office in Farmington, state police said. The inspector general investigates police use-of-force incidents, including shootings. Shootings of officers highlight a rise in violence, distrust. 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. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much ", In an interview with the New York Post, a neighbor of his brother, Nathaniel Brutcher, said that "Nick was the big rowdy one." CNNs Kiely Westhoff, Steve Almasy, Chris Boyette, Andi Babineau and Cara Lynn Clarkson contributed to this report. 131 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010 Phone: 860-584-3011 Crime Watch E-mail Anonymous Tips Line: (860) 585-TIPS (8477) Staff writer Lisa Backus contributed to this story. Discovery Company. More cars. Let me breathe. PLAINVILLE, CT 1 DAY AGO Las Vegas Police Officer Truong Thai, 49, died from wounds he suffered while responding to a domestic disturbance call at the University of Las Vegas, according to his department. Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Words cannot express the sadness and grief, Gould said. Sgt. 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 appreciated. The 911 call appears to have been a deliberate act to lure law enforcement to the scene, state police said. It is evident from the evidence collected thus far in the investigation that Iuratos use of deadly force was justified, the report said. After knocking on a door, the SWAT team was immediately met by gunfire, said Philadelphia First Deputy Police Commissioner John Stanford. Officers went to the side door of the house and spoke to Nathan Brutcher, the report said. Officer Alex Hamzy, 34, died at the scene and Sgt. ", 2 BRISTOL POLICE OFFICERS KILLED, ONE SEVERELY INJURED IN PRE-PLANNED AMBUSH. ET Wednesday, Bristol police received a 911 call about a possible domestic incident between two siblings, Connecticut State Police Sgt. According to the female neighbor, Nicholas and Nathaniel have two other brothers and an adopted sister. When will Connecticut follow suit? Demonte, Hamzy and Iurato went to the side door of the home and spoke with Nathan Brutcher, telling him to show his hands and step out of the house, the inspector generals report said. The Bristol, Connecticut police killings occurred on October 12, 2022, when two city law enforcement officers were shot and killed and another wounded while responding to a 911 call of a domestic dispute . Hernandez had just been acquitted of murder charges in the shooting deaths of two men in Boston in 2012. Throughout his career, he received numerous letters of commendations and recognition, Gould said. Iurato takes cover behind a parked vehicle and fires toward a driveway. Two highly respected police officers were killed Wednesday night and a third seriously wounded when a suspect fired over 80 rounds at them while they were responding to a call in Connecticut, authorities said. 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. Liz Hardaway is a breaking news reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media Group. The video footage from an officer's body-worn camera released Friday by the Office of the Inspector General shows a person in shorts and slippers appearing to crawl from the driver's side of the police cruiser that was backing away with officers shouting for Shoemaker-Gonzalez to stop. She was a Hearst fellow in Connecticut and at the San Antonio Express-News where she covered city hall and local issues. 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. [1]. Dustin Demonte, left, and Officer Alex Hamzy, center, were killed. Written by Bristol Police report the following: June 8 Michael Norman Berrett, 22, 25 Bernie Ave., Bristol, disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, strangulation/suffocate - second-degree, first-degree unlawful restraint Austin T. 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