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CT Woman Pardoned By President Biden For Drug Offense CT Woman Pardoned By President Biden For Drug Offense
CT Woman Pardoned By President Biden For Drug Offense A 33-year-old Connecticut woman was one of 11 people in the country who received a pardon from President Joe Biden for a non-violent drug offense. Alexis Sutton of New Haven pleaded guilty to a non-violent drug offense and was sentenced to 48 months of probation in 2014. Since then, the White House has said that Sutton has taken classes to earn her nursing degree and is hoping to become a registered nurse.  According to the White House, she is an active participant in her church, and colleagues, friends, and neighbors describe her as resilient, reliable, caring, hard-working, and a ro…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man Found Dead Floating In CT Lake Man Found Dead Floating In CT Lake
Man Found Dead Floating In CT Lake Police are investigating after a man's body was found floating in a lake in Connecticut. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 11:15 a.m., Monday, April 15, at Lake Whitney in Hamden, near Hartford Turnpike and Rogers Road. According to Capt. Anthony Diaz of the Hamden Police officers responded to the scene and found the man, who was dead. Diaz said Hamden Fire Department personnel removed him from the water and took him to the Medical Examiner's Office. A preliminary investigation did not show any signs of trauma. An autopsy will be conducted on Tuesday, April …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
CT Resident Suffers Gunshot Wound After Bullet Goes Through Wall Of Her Home CT Resident Suffers Gunshot Wound After Bullet Goes Through Wall Of Her Home
CT Resident Suffers Gunshot Wound After Bullet Goes Through Wall Of Her Home An investigation is underway after a Connecticut resident was struck in the shoulder by a bullet that went through the wall of her home. Officers responded to reports of shots fired in the area of Butler Street and Goodrich Street in Hamden at about 10 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 24, the Hamden Police Department reported. Investigators found that a victim was struck in her home on Butler Street when a bullet penetrated the wall, police said.  Police don't believe the victim was the intended target of the shooting. She was treated at the scene and taken to the hospital for further treatme…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Woman Wanted For Robbing CT Bank Woman Wanted For Robbing CT Bank
Woman Wanted For Robbing CT Bank Police in Connecticut are asking the public for help identifying a woman who allegedly robbed a bank by passing a note to the teller. The incident occurred in New Haven County around 12:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 17 in Hamden. Hamden Police responded to the Connex Credit Union, 2100 Dixwell Ave., on a reported robbery. The suspect entered the credit union and passed a note to the bank teller demanding money, said Det. Sean Dolan of the Hamden Police Department. No weapons were displayed and no one was injured, Dolan said. The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of money…

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by Kathy Reakes
Obituaries
Longtime Local Police Officer In CT Killed In Crash Just Days After Retiring Longtime Local Police Officer In CT Killed In Crash Just Days After Retiring
Longtime Local Police Officer In CT Killed In Crash Just Days After Retiring A 24-year veteran of a local Connecticut police department was killed in a crash just two days after he retired. Hamden Police Officer Michael Pantera died in the crash in North Branford on Tuesday, Aug. 2, the Hamden Police Department announced. He retired on Sunday, July 31, the police department said. "Mike Pantera was a compassionate and caring Police Officer who was very proud to serve in the town where he was raised and still had family living here," Acting Chief of Police Timothy Wydra said. "He was always ready to lend a hand or volunteer to help an Officer or community member. We …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
CT Man Shot During Carjacking, Police Say CT Man Shot During Carjacking, Police Say
CT Man Shot During Carjacking, Police Say A Connecticut man was shot multiple times during a carjacking. The New Haven County incident took place in Hamden on Third Street near Dixwell Avenue around 6 a.m., Thursday, July 21. Officers responding to a report of shots fired, located a victim with gunshot wounds to the lower extremities. The victim, a 46- year-old male from Hamden, was transported by ambulance to the hospital for further medical treatment, said Det. Sean Dolan, of the Hamden Police. The condition of the victim, who was not identified, is unknown at this time, Dolan said. According to Dolan, the victim was …

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
25-Year-Old Accused Of Pointing Firearm At Customers At CT Family Dollar 25-Year-Old Accused Of Pointing Firearm At Customers At CT Family Dollar
25-Year-Old Accused Of Pointing Firearm At Customers At CT Family Dollar A 25-year-old man is facing charges after authorities said he pointed a firearm at customers at a Connecticut store. Officers responded to Family Dollar in Hamden, located at 1245 Dixwell Ave., at about 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, July 16, after receiving a report that an individual had pointed a firearm at customers in front of the store, according to the Hamden Police Department. A witness told authorities that the suspect was upset that two women didn't thank him for holding the door open for them, police reported.  Authorities said officers located the suspect, identified as …

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Four Hospitalized After Stabbing At CT Home Four Hospitalized After Stabbing At CT Home
Four Hospitalized After Stabbing At CT Home Four people were hospitalized following a stabbing incident at a Connecticut home. Officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance involving a stabbing at a home on North Street in Hamden at about 6 p.m. on Monday, July 11, according to the Hamden Police Department. Police said four occupants of the home were treated at the scene by Hamden Fire Rescue and then taken to the hospital. Their injuries are believed to be non-life-threatening, police said. An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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by Nicole Valinote
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Teen Charged In Shooting Death Of 15-Year-Old At CT Park Teen Charged In Shooting Death Of 15-Year-Old At CT Park
Teen Charged In Shooting Death Of 15-Year-Old At CT Park A teen suspect has been arrested in the shooting death of a 15-year-old Connecticut high school student killed while walking home from school. New Haven County resident Jenigh Ward, age 18, of Hamden, was arrested Monday, June 6 on multiple charges relating to the homicide of 15-year-old Elijah Gomez, according to Hamden Police.  Ward was charged with murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and carrying a pistol without a permit. He is being held on $1 million bond ahead of his next court date on Monday, June 13. Jenigh Ward was arrested Monday, June 6, in connection to the fatal shooti…

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by Michael Mashburn
Police & Fire
Former Teacher In CT Charged With Sending Inappropriate Texts, Having Sex With Student Former Teacher In CT Charged With Sending Inappropriate Texts, Having Sex With Student
Former Teacher In CT Charged With Sending Inappropriate Texts, Having Sex With Student A former teacher in Connecticut is facing a host of charges for allegedly sending inappropriate text messages to students and having sex with a teen, police announced. An investigation by the Hamden Police Department was launched at the Booker T. Washington Academy on Circular Avenue in Hamden November 2021 after it received a report of inappropriate messages being exchanged by a teacher and a group of students. Police said that the teacher in question was New Haven resident Dominique Maynard, age 27. Dolan said that the investigation by Det. Jay Bunnell of the department’s Special Victims…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash In CT, Police Say Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash In CT, Police Say
Woman Killed In Hit-Run Crash In CT, Police Say A pedestrian was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver in Connecticut late on Wednesday, May 18, police said. In New Haven County, a pedestrian was walking at approximately 10 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18 along the 200 block of Paradise Avenue in Hamden when she was struck. Officers from the Hamden Police Department responded to the scene at approximately 10:15 p.m. on Wednesday night, where they found a 37-year-old woman who had been hit by a driver who left the area. The Hamden resident was pronounced dead at the scene. According to police, the preliminary investigation determined that…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
15-Year-Old Charged In Shooting Of Victim On Connecticut Road 15-Year-Old Charged In Shooting Of Victim On Connecticut Road
15-Year-Old Charged In Shooting Of Victim On Connecticut Road A 15-year-old Connecticut boy is facing charges in a shooting that sent a 22-year-old victim to the hospital last year. Officers in New Haven County responded to a report of shots fired in the area of Oberlin Road in Hamden at about 6 p.m. on May 26, 2021, according to the Hamden Police Department.  Police found ballistic evidence in the roadway and determined that the victim had been taken to the hospital by a private vehicle to be treated for serious injuries, authorities said.  Investigators determined that a suspect traveling in a vehicle on Oberlin Road had shot at the victi…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Victim In Fatal Shooting At CT Park Identified As 15-Year-Old Boy Victim In Fatal Shooting At CT Park Identified As 15-Year-Old Boy
Victim In Fatal Shooting At CT Park Identified As 15-Year-Old Boy A high school student in Connecticut has been identified as the victim who was shot and killed in a park, police announced. In New Haven County, officers responded to the Farmington Canal Linear Park in Hamden at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Monday, May 9, where there were reports of shots fired. Original story - Suspect At Large After Fatal Shooting At Hamden Park, Police Say Upon arrival, police found the 15-year-old Hamden High School student near the canal line, and paramedics were unable to resuscitate him. “The victim from the shooting in Hamden today has been identified as a 15-year…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Suspect At Large After Fatal Shooting At CT Park, Police Say Suspect At Large After Fatal Shooting At CT Park, Police Say
Suspect At Large After Fatal Shooting At CT Park, Police Say A midday fatal shooting is under investigation in Connecticut after a male victim was struck and killed during an altercation in an area park, police said. In New Haven County, officers responded to the Farmington Canal Linear Park in Hamden at approximately 2:30 p.m. on Monday, May 9, where there were reports of shots fired. The incident happened near Treadwell Street. According to police, upon arrival, officers found the victim who had been shot and was near the canal line. First responders attempted to resuscitate him, but were unsuccessful and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Pol…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
Police Called To CT High School After Student Altercation Injures Staffer Police Called To CT High School After Student Altercation Injures Staffer
Police Called To CT High School After Student Altercation Injures Staffer Police were called to a Connecticut high school to investigate an “altercation” involving students, officials said. In New Haven County, officers responded to Hamden High School early on Thursday, March 24 for assistance when the fight that broke out and left a staff member with a minor injury. Members of the Hamden Police Department responded to the school to diffuse the altercation, which is being investigated by school administrators. Students were returned to the classroom following the fight, though it was unclear what cause the issue. No other information was released as of 1 p.m. o…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Woman Seriously Injured In Carjacking At CT Shopping Center Woman Seriously Injured In Carjacking At CT Shopping Center
Woman Seriously Injured In Carjacking At CT Shopping Center A woman was seriously injured in a carjacking at a Connecticut shopping center. Officers responded to a report of a carjacking at the Hamden Plaza, located at 2100 Dixwell Ave., at about 3 p.m. on Friday, March 18. The Hamden Police Department said a 74-year-old woman was putting purchases in her car when she was thrown to the ground, and three suspects drove away in her car. The woman was hospitalized with serious injuries, police said. Police said the stolen vehicle that the suspects arrived in was recovered by officers at the scene. That vehicle is suspected to have been connecte…

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by Nicole Valinote
Police & Fire
Police Officer Involved In CT Crash Police Officer Involved In CT Crash
Police Officer Involved In CT Crash A Connecticut police officer received minor injuries during a two-car crash. The crash occurred in New Haven County when the Hamden officer was involved in a crash with another car around 10:30 a.m., Friday, March 11, in Hamden. The crash took place at the intersection of Evergreen Avenue and School Street, said Det. Sean Dolan, of the Hamden Police Department. The officer and driver of the other vehicle were both transported to the hospital with minor injuries, Dolan added.  There were no other passengers in the vehicles. The crash remains under investigation. 

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Shooting Suspect Charged In CT With Gun, Weapon Charges, Police Say Shooting Suspect Charged In CT With Gun, Weapon Charges, Police Say
Shooting Suspect Charged In CT With Gun, Weapon Charges, Police Say A wanted suspect in Connecticut who had been at large was taken into police custody months after an alleged shooting where he suffered a gunshot wound, authorities announced. On Oct. 27, 2021, in New Haven County, members of the Hamden Police Department responded to the intersection of Concord Street and Dixwell Avenue at approximately noon, where there was a report of a shooting. Police said at the time that there was an exchange of gunshot between two people, one of whom - Hamden resident Timothy Thomas, age 35 - was quickly identified as a suspect after he suffered a gunshot wound to his…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Woman Injured By Man Attempting To Steal Her Purse In CT Parking Lot, Police Say Woman Injured By Man Attempting To Steal Her Purse In CT Parking Lot, Police Say
Woman Injured By Man Attempting To Steal Her Purse In CT Parking Lot, Police Say A Connecticut woman was seriously injured after being knocked to the ground in a plaza parking lot during a street robbery. The incident took place in New Haven County around 10:15 a.m., Saturday, Feb. 12,  in Hamden. According to Sean Dolan, spokesperson for the Hamden Police Department, the 83-year-old woman was walking in the parking lot when she was knocked to the ground by a young Black man who allegedly attempted to steal her purse. The man fled in a dark-colored Toyota with three to four other individuals inside, Dolan said. An investigation found that the vehicle had been sto…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
14-Year-Old Accused Of Firing Shots Into Occupied Vehicle In Connecticut 14-Year-Old Accused Of Firing Shots Into Occupied Vehicle In Connecticut
14-Year-Old Accused Of Firing Shots Into Occupied Vehicle In Connecticut A 14-year-old from Connecticut is facing charges after police said he fired shots into an occupied vehicle this past spring. Officers responded to a report of shots fired in New Haven County at about 4:30 p.m. on May 27, according to the Hamden Police Department. Police said the incident happened in the area of Woodin Street and Pine Rock Avenue in Hamden. Officers found two vehicles that were involved in a crash at the intersection, authorities said. One of the vehicles had been struck multiple times by gunfire while the vehicle was fleeing from a third vehicle, police reported.&nbs…

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by Nicole Valinote
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CT Woman Admits To Embezzling More Than $446K CT Woman Admits To Embezzling More Than $446K
CT Woman Admits To Embezzling More Than $446K A Connecticut woman has admitted to embezzling more than $446,000 from the bank accounts of clients of the company where she worked.  New Haven County resident Crystal Klatt, age 36, of Meriden, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud on Tuesday, Dec. 21, according to an announcement from Leonard Boyle, acting United States attorney for the District of Connecticut. Klatt worked as an office manager at a property management company in Hamden, Boyle said. Clients would give the company access to their bank accounts to allow the company to make payments on their behalf. Between about …

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by Nicole Valinote
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Silver Alert Issued For 84-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In CT Silver Alert Issued For 84-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In CT
Silver Alert Issued For 84-Year-Old Man Reported Missing In CT Seen him? A Silver Alert has been issued by police in Connecticut as they attempt to locate a missing 84-year-old man who hasn’t been seen in more than a week. In New Haven County, the Hamden Police Department issued the alert for Thomas Passarello, who was last seen on Wednesday, December 8 at his home in the area of Dixwell Avenue and Route 15. Police said that Passarello is approximately 6-foot tall, weighing 165 pounds, balding, with a medium complexion. Investigators noted that he is known to frequent the area of the Hamden Library and Shop Rite on Dixwell Avenue. Anyone with inform…

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by Zak Failla
Schools
13-Year-Old Arrested For Allegedly Making Threats Against CT Schools 13-Year-Old Arrested For Allegedly Making Threats Against CT Schools
13-Year-Old Arrested For Allegedly Making Threats Against CT Schools A middle school student in Connecticut has been arrested for allegedly making threats on social media that led to the closure of a high school for several days, police announced. In New Haven County, police said that a 13-year-old teen has been arrested in connection to threats that forced the closure of Hamden High School for several days and a lockdown at the middle school he attends. Original story - Online Threat Leads To Closure Of CT High School Police said that the threats were made on Instagram before they were reported to both law enforcement and district officials. On Wednesday…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Student Stabbed Multiple Times Near CT High School Student Stabbed Multiple Times Near CT High School
Student Stabbed Multiple Times Near CT High School Crisis teams will be on-site at a Connecticut high school after one student stabbed another. The stabbing took place around 2:15 p.m., Monday, Nov. 29, at a New Haven County city bus stop on Dixwell Avenue, adjacent to Hamden High School in Hamden. According to Sean Dolan, a spokesman for the Hamden Police Department, the stabbing was uncovered when a student approached School Resource Officer Jeremy Brewer in front of the school and said he had been stabbed. The student was taken inside the school for treatment until EMS could arrive. A preliminary investigation revealed that two student…

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by Kathy Reakes
Schools
Security Upped At CT High School After Student Brings Loaded Gun To Class Security Upped At CT High School After Student Brings Loaded Gun To Class
Security Upped At CT High School After Student Brings Loaded Gun To Class There was an increased police presence at a Connecticut high school after a student was arrested for bringing a loaded handgun into the building earlier this week. In New Haven County, officers from the Hamden Police Department responded to the high school at approximately 1 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 5, where there was a report of a 17-year-old student who was in possession of a handgun. Police said that “for precautionary measures, the student was brought to the principal’s office by school administers and school security,” while a “stay in place” order was given by school officials while offi…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
After Two Shootings, One Fatal, Police In CT Town To Increase Patrols After Two Shootings, One Fatal, Police In CT Town To Increase Patrols
After Two Shootings, One Fatal, Police In CT Town To Increase Patrols Government officials and police in Connecticut said they are increasing patrols after two shootings over the weekend, one of which left a 27-year-old man dead. The New Haven County shootings in Hamden were "not random acts of violence," said Hamden Mayor Curt Leng and Chief of Police John Sullivan. "The Hamden Police Department will deploy a greater police presence, including high-visibility patrols, in an attempt to prevent future acts of violence and to increase our information network, as it pertains to these incidents," they added.  The first shooting took place around 12 a.m…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Man, Two Pets Killed In Overnight CT House Fire Man, Two Pets Killed In Overnight CT House Fire
Man, Two Pets Killed In Overnight CT House Fire A 59-year-old man and two pets are dead following a house fire overnight. The blaze in Hamden was reported around 10:15 p.m.,  Tuesday, March 9, at 775 Hill Street after the fire department received numerous 911 calls from neighbors. When firefighters arrived on the scene they found heavy fire in the breezeway and garage that was spreading into the house, said Hamden Fire Chief Gary Merwede. A 59-year-old man was found dead in the living room.  He has been identified as Frank Mangiero.  Two occupants of the home were able to safely evacuate. One exited throu…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Nurse Punched, Robbed Of Purse On Way To Work In Parking Area, Police Say Nurse Punched, Robbed Of Purse On Way To Work In Parking Area, Police Say
Nurse Punched, Robbed Of Purse On Way To Work In Parking Area, Police Say A nurse was robbed and assaulted in a parking lot as she was on her way to work. The incident took. place around 6:15 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 11, in the parking area of Arden House at 850 Mix Avenue in Hamden, said Hamden Police Capt. Ronald Smith. According to Smith, an investigation revealed that a 63-year-old nurse arrived at work, parking her motor vehicle in the parking lot. A light-colored SUV, with “bright lights” was parked in the parking lot. As she was walking towards the building, a “young” black man, wearing dark-colored clothing and a ski mask, exited the SUV and a…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
One Killed, Another Injured In Separate CT Crashes Involving Men On Scooters One Killed, Another Injured In Separate CT Crashes Involving Men On Scooters
One Killed, Another Injured In Separate CT Crashes Involving Men On Scooters Two separate crashes involving men on scooters in Connecticut left one dead and one injured and police in the fatal crash searching for the driver who fled the scene.  Both crashes occurred on Wednesday, July 1. The fatal crash in Hamden in New Haven County, and the second crash with injuries occurred in Fairfield County, in Bridgeport. According to Hamden Police, the fatal crash took place around 5:30 p.m., on State Street. A preliminary investigation revealed that two cars were traveling southbound on State Street at a high rate of speed.  Witnesses reported that both vehicles were dr…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Police Issue Alert After Area Resident Loses $1K In Email From Friend Charity Scam Police Issue Alert After Area Resident Loses $1K In Email From Friend Charity Scam
Police Issue Alert After Area Resident Loses $1K In Email From Friend Charity Scam Police are warning area residents to be wary after one was taken for more than $1,000 as part of a charity scam. Police have issued an alert warning of a charity scam involving a phony email sent from fraudsters. According to police, the resident received an email they believed to be from a close friend, including the use of the first and last name. The email was requesting that the victim, a resident of Hamden, Connecticut, help out with a charity event for a cancer hospital. “This wonderful person with a big heart, contributed over $1,000 to what they believed was going to a great cause…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
CT State Trooper Suspended From Police Powers After Being Arrested For Disorderly Conduct CT State Trooper Suspended From Police Powers After Being Arrested For Disorderly Conduct
CT State Trooper Suspended From Police Powers After Being Arrested For Disorderly Conduct A state trooper has been suspended from his police powers after being arrested.  Connecticut State Police said in a statement on Sunday, Jan. 26 that it learned that Trooper Dimitrie Bogiatzopoulos was arrested by the Hamden Police Department and charged with disorderly conduct. As a result of the arrest, a state police supervisor has seized Bogiatzopoulos' department firearms, badge, identification, and police cruiser, state police said. An investigation of the incident by state police is underway.  Bogiatzopoulos has been employed by the state police since …

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by Joe Lombardi