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Hartford Police Officer Killed In Crash, Second Officer Stable
One Connecticut police officer was killed and a second is in guarded condition after allegedly being hit by a speeding driver who ran a red light.
The incident took place in Hartford around 10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, near Asylum Avenue and Cogswell Street, when a speeding driver ran a red light and slammed into a police cruiser, police said.
An eight-year veteran of the Hartford Police Department, Officer Bobby Garten died from his injuries, police said.
Garten, age 34, was a second-generation police officer, officials said. His father was a detective with the department.
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Officers Shot, Killed In Region Were Reportedly Lured By Fake 911 Call
Two Connecticut police officers who were gunned down and killed when responding to an apparent domestic dispute may have been lured to the home by a fake 911 call.
Bristol Police Sgt. Dustin DeMonte, age 35, and Officer Alex Hamzy, age 34, both young fathers, were killed and 26-year-old Alec Iurato was injured, around 10:30 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 12 in a residential neighborhood in Bristol, said the Connecticut State Police.
State police said a preliminary investigation has found that Bristol Police received a 911 call reporting a possible domestic violence incident between two siblings at 3…
Popular Bristol Educator Named 2023 CT Teacher Of Year
Sporting blue hair and a wide smile, a popular science teacher has been named Connecticut's 2023 Teacher of the Year.
Carolyn Kielma, a science teacher at Bristol Eastern High School in Hartford County, was surprised by Gov. Ned Lamont on Thursday, Oct. 6, with a visit to the high school, which was followed by a schoolwide assembly celebrating the recognition with fellow educators, family, and students.
Kielma, who isn't just a teacher who puts in the hours and goes home, has taught the love of science for the past 15 years including classes in biology, biotechnology and forensics, environm…
Covid-19: CT Moving To 'Phase 3' In Reopening Economy; Larger Crowds Allowed
Connecticut will soon enter “Phase 3” of the state’s COVID-19 reopening plan.
This means bigger crowds at events and restaurants both inside and out. Face masks and social distancing requirements must still be observed.
Gov. Ned Lamont said Thursday, Sept. 24, that the state would go to Phase 3 on Oct. 8.
“The changes will increase capacities for certain businesses, including restaurants, personal services, libraries, and performing arts venues,” Lamont said, “while ensuring safety protocols are still in effect.”
Specifically, that means that:
- Restaurants, personal services, and …
