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CT Man High On Drugs Charged In Death Of Tow Truck Driver Helping Woman, Police Say
A Connecticut man who was allegedly high on heroin has been charged with manslaughter in the death of a tow truck driver who had stopped to help a woman change a tire on a busy highway.
The hit-and-run crash took place in New Haven County around 6:20 p.m., Saturday, May 21, 2022, near Exit 10 in North Haven.
State police said the driver, identified as Middlesex County resident Luis Resto, age 55, of Cromwell, ended up crashing his red Nissan Rouge a short distance down I-91.
According to an investigation, the tow truck driver, Tolland County resident Christopher Russell, age 39, of El…
CT State Police Officer Arrested Following Alleged Altercation With Girlfriend
A Connecticut State Police officer was arrested Saturday on assault and other charges.
On Saturday, Oct. 3, Southington Police arrested Christopher Russell, 46, of Southington, on the charges of assault in the third degree, disorderly conduct, criminal mischief third degree, and risk of injury to a minor, police said.
At around 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 3, police responded to Russell’s home for a report of a verbal argument, allegedly between Russell and his girlfriend, police said.
The fight reportedly began at a wedding and continued when the two got home. At one point, Russell alleged…
