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Support Pours In For Beloved Wife, Mother Killed After Being Struck By SUV In Region Support Pours In For Beloved Wife, Mother Killed After Being Struck By SUV In Region
Support Pours In For Beloved Wife, Mother Killed After Being Struck By SUV In Region A community is coming together to raise tens of thousands of dollars for the family of a beloved Connecticut wife and mother who was killed after being hit by a vehicle. Felicia Yetke (Santos) was died in a Hartford County incident that happened on Thursday, Feb. 1 around 11:45 p.m., when she was struck by a southbound driver in a small-sized SUV while crossing Middle Street in Bristol, according to Bristol Police.  After the collision, the driver of the SUV stayed at the scene as a witness went to check on Yetke. First responders soon arrived and took her to a nearby hospita…

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by Ben Crnic
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New Update: Victims Of Double-Fatal Crash In Region Were Visiting For Thanksgiving, Police Say New Update: Victims Of Double-Fatal Crash In Region Were Visiting For Thanksgiving, Police Say
New Update: Victims Of Double-Fatal Crash In Region Were Visiting For Thanksgiving, Police Say Click here for a new, updated story: IDs Released For Parents Of 3 Killed In Horrific Thanksgiving Crash  The victims of a horrific Thanksgiving Day crash that left two adults dead and three children hospitalized were visiting Connecticut for the holiday, police say. The crash happened in Hartford County just after 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23 near the Bristol/Farmington town line on Stevens Street in Bristol.  A vehicle was located off of the roadway along the northern side when emergency responders arrived at the scene, Bristol Police said. The initial investigation show…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Woman From Region Brutally Attacked On Transit Bus, Police Seeking Suspect Woman From Region Brutally Attacked On Transit Bus, Police Seeking Suspect
Woman From Region Brutally Attacked On Transit Bus, Police Seeking Suspect Police in Connecticut are seeking the public's assistance to identify a man who allegedly brutally attacked a woman waiting on a transit bus. The incident took place in Hartford County on Thursday, May 18, at the North Main Street bus stop in Bristol. According to Lt. Geoffrey Lund of the Bristol Police, the woman was violently attacked while waiting on a CT Transit bus. This unprovoked assault occurred while the driver was temporarily out of the bus The victim and suspect were alone, Lund said. The attack occurred at the North Main Street Bristol bus stop in front of M…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Fatal Fire: Man From Region Found In Basement Following Blaze, Police Say Fatal Fire: Man From Region Found In Basement Following Blaze, Police Say
Fatal Fire: Man From Region Found In Basement Following Blaze, Police Say A man was found dead in a basement following a fire at a Connecticut home. The fire took place in Hartford County around 10 p.m., Monday, May 1 in Bristol on Steele Road. Bristol firefighters and police officers responded to the call for an active structure fire, said Bristol Police Lt. Patrick Krajewski. “As firefighters searched the home, they located an elderly male in the basement, who they removed to an awaiting ambulance where lifesaving measures were taken,” Krajewski said. Krajewski said the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Another resident was able to make it out of the hom…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man's Body Found Beside Garbage Dumpster In Bristol Man's Body Found Beside Garbage Dumpster In Bristol
Man's Body Found Beside Garbage Dumpster In Bristol Police are investigating after a man's body was found laying outside near a garbage dumpster in Connecticut. The incident took place in Hartford County around 5:30 a.m., Thursday, Dec. 29 in Bristol. Bristol PD officers responded to the area of 10 North Main St. for a dead adult male found laying outside near a garbage dumpster, said Lt. Geoffrey Lund, of the Bristol Police. The man has been identified and his identity is being withheld pending the notification to the family. Representatives of the Medical Examiner’s office responded to the scene and removed the body f…

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by Kathy Reakes
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New Britain Duo Charged In Death Of 4-Year-Old Bristol Girl New Britain Duo Charged In Death Of 4-Year-Old Bristol Girl
New Britain Duo Charged In Death Of 4-Year-Old Bristol Girl Two people have been charged with manslaughter in connection with the death of a 4-year-old girl in June. Hartford County residents Ashley Hernandez-DeJesus, age 28, and Rocky Hernandez-DeJesus, age 31, both of New Britain, were arrested on warrants on Tuesday, Dec. 27 by Bristol Police.  Information surrounding the case was sealed by authorities. The only information available was that the unnamed child died in June. Each was charged with: Manslaughter Unlawful restraint Intentional cruelty to persons Risk of injury to a minor Conspiracy to commit risk of injury to …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Police Seek To Locate Driver In Hit-Run Crash In Region Police Seek To Locate Driver In Hit-Run Crash In Region
Police Seek To Locate Driver In Hit-Run Crash In Region Police in Connecticut are asking the public for help identifying a truck allegedly involved in a hit-and-run crash. The crash took place in Hartford County on Farmington Avenue on Tuesday, Dec. 6 in Bristol. Bristol Police say the truck appears to be a white Nissan Titan with a black front driver's side wheel and a ladder rack in the truck's bed.  Police did not say if anyone was seriously injured or provide details of the crash.  Anyone with any information can contact Officer Kevin Cyr at 860-584-3000 ext. 3254 or at kevincyr@bristolct.gov and reference BPD Case #22-41867. Th…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Two CT Officers Killed In Shooting Posthumously Promoted Two CT Officers Killed In Shooting Posthumously Promoted
Two CT Officers Killed In Shooting Posthumously Promoted Two Connecticut police officers killed in an ambush-style shooting have been posthumously promoted. The two, Sgt. Dustin DeMonte and Officer Alex Hamzy were killed in Hartford County on Wednesday, Oct. 12 in Bristol. DeMonte has been promoted to Lieutenant and Hamzy has been promoted to Sergeant, said Lt. Robert Osborne, of the Bristol Police. A promotion ceremony will be a part of their joint funeral service on Friday, Oct. 21, Osborne said. Earlier report: Officers Shot, Killed In Hartford Were Reportedly Lured By Fake 911 Call The two officers were killed and 26-year-ol…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Who Killed 2 Responding Officers In Region Was Divorced Father Described As 'Rowdy' Man Who Killed 2 Responding Officers In Region Was Divorced Father Described As 'Rowdy'
Man Who Killed 2 Responding Officers In Region Was Divorced Father Described As 'Rowdy' Neighbors of the man accused of placing an alleged fake 911 call to ambush and kill two Connecticut police officers was known as "rowdy" and "always drinking," according to the Daily Mail.  Nicholas Brutcher, age 35, a divorced father of two in Hartford County, allegedly fired on the officers in Bristol before being killed. He was an avid hunter and is shown holding guns in his Facebook pictures. According to the Daily Mail, neighbors also said Brutcher was "always drinking," and that he'd often be around checking on his brother Nathaniel, who was shot and wounded in the deadly shoot…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Officers Shot, Killed In Region Were Reportedly Lured By Fake 911 Call Officers Shot, Killed In Region Were Reportedly Lured By Fake 911 Call
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…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Accused Bank Robber Nabbed After Chase, Crash In Region, Police Say Accused Bank Robber Nabbed After Chase, Crash In Region, Police Say
Accused Bank Robber Nabbed After Chase, Crash In Region, Police Say A Connecticut man is behind bars after allegedly holding up a victim at a Webster Bank ATM at gunpoint. The incident took place in Bristol around 11:20 a.m., Sunday, Oct. 2, at the bank located at 575 Farmington Ave. According to Lt. Craig O'Connor of the Bristol Police, William Walker, age 31, of Hartford, held the victim at gunpoint and then fled in a dark-colored Honda. Bristol Police located the vehicle attempting to leave and attempted to stop it before Walker took off taking police on a pursuit, O'Connor said. The pursuit ended when Walker crashed in the area of North Street. He suf…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Juvenile Nabbed For Breaking Into Home In Region, Entering Girl's Bedroom, Police Say Juvenile Nabbed For Breaking Into Home In Region, Entering Girl's Bedroom, Police Say
Juvenile Nabbed For Breaking Into Home In Region, Entering Girl's Bedroom, Police Say A juvenile has been arrested for allegedly entering a Connecticut home and then a young girl's bedroom during the early morning hours. The incident took place in Hartford County around 4:40 a.m., Saturday, Sept. 10 in Bristol on Ivy Drive. The suspect had entered the home and proceeded to the bedroom of a juvenile female. When confronted, the suspect immediately fled from the home without further incident, said Det. Lt. Michael Duval, of the Bristol Police. Earlier report: Know Him? Police Look To ID Person Who Entered Girl’s Bedroom At Bristol Home A juvenile male sus…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Dies After Shooting On Roadway In Region Man Dies After Shooting On Roadway In Region
Man Dies After Shooting On Roadway In Region A man was shot and killed on a roadway in Connecticut. The Hartford County incident took place around 3:15 a.m., Friday, Aug. 5, in Bristol, in the area of  Jefferson Avenue. Bristol Police received a report of shots fired in the area of 99 Jefferson Ave. Patrol officers responded to investigate. Officers located a man suffering from a gunshot wound. The man was transported to an area hospital where he later died, said Bristol PD Det. Lt. Michael Duval. The investigation is ongoing.  "This shooting appears to be an isolated incident," Duval said. "There …

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Walking On Busy Roadway In Region Struck, Killed By Vehicle, Police Say Man Walking On Busy Roadway In Region Struck, Killed By Vehicle, Police Say
Man Walking On Busy Roadway In Region Struck, Killed By Vehicle, Police Say A man was struck and killed by a car while walking on a busy Connecticut roadway. The crash took place in Hartford County in Bristol just after midnight Thursday, July 14 on Middle Street. Bristol Police were called to Middle Street near the Southington town line for a serious crash with injuries involving a pedestrian, said Lt. Patrick Krajewski. Upon arrival, officers found a vehicle and a 36-year-old man lying on the ground who required medical attention, Krajewski said. As police gave the 36-year-old man lifesaving medical attention, Bristol EMS arrived and took over care. The ma…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Man Wanted For Vandalizing Public, Private Areas In Region Man Wanted For Vandalizing Public, Private Areas In Region
Man Wanted For Vandalizing Public, Private Areas In Region Police are asking the public for help identifying a man who allegedly vandalized several public and private areas with spray paint in Connecticut. The incident took place in Hartford County in Bristol within the past several days. The man used black spray paint to vandalize several public and private properties, Bristol Police said. The suspect may be someone local due to him walking in the area, they added. If you recognize the suspect call 860-584-3000 x3265 or aleciurato@bristolct.gov. Refer to case number 22-3265.

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by Kathy Reakes
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Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car At Intersection In Region Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car At Intersection In Region
Woman Killed After Being Struck By Car At Intersection In Region Police are searching for witnesses after a woman was struck and killed by a vehicle at a Connecticut intersection. The crash took place in Hartford County about 7:45 p.m. at Jerome Avenue and Fox Den Road in Bristol. According to Lt. Geoffrey Lund, of the Bristol Police, the woman, who was in her mid-30s, was transported to an area hospital where she was pronounced dead. Lund said the department is currently seeking witnesses that may have been driving in the area and saw the accident occur. The police department’s Serious Traffic Reconstruction Team was called to the scene and …

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by Kathy Reakes
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COVID-19: Testing Site In Region Shut Down After Threat, Police Say COVID-19: Testing Site In Region Shut Down After Threat, Police Say
Covid-19: Testing Site In Region Shut Down After Threat, Police Say A Connecticut COVID-19 testing site was shut down after a woman allegedly called and threatened to shoot people because of the wait time and bad service. The incident took place in Hartford County around 1:30 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, in Bristol. Police officers responded to a large parking lot located at 100 North Main St. that was being used to complete on-site COVID-19 tests.  According to Lt. Geoffrey Lund, of the Bristol Police, an unidentified female called the main office of the company administering the tests and was upset about the service and time she was waiting in …

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by Kathy Reakes