And thats what they did every night before that. 2023 Cable News Network. Slain Bristol police officers Dustin Demonte, left, and Alex Hamzy, right. Discovery Company. As Bristol Police Sgt. Words cannot express the sadness and grief, Gould said. The three wounded officers are expected to recover, Commissioner Danielle M. Outlaw said. He was then arrested at the scene, according to Bristol Deputy Police Chief Matthew Moskowitz. Las Vegas police arrested the suspect shortly after the shooting. Iurato takes cover behind a parked vehicle and fires toward a driveway. The official account of the City of Bristol, CT Police Department. Christine Dempsey may be reached at Christine.Dempsey@hearstmediact.com, Nicholas Brutcher played football at Bristol Central with Aaron Hernandez and another accused killer. Philadelphia SWAT officers were 'immediately met by gunfire' while trying to serve a warrant. When he wasnt working, Perry could be found watching football, baseball, or any sport, really. As for the three of them being on the same team, Its kind of sad, Kulig said. (Facebook / Nicholas Brutcher). Philadelphia SWAT officers were 'immediately met by gunfire' while trying to serve a warrant. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! CNNs Michelle Watson and Andi Babineau contributed to this report. All rights reserved. Apt. Gov. Dustin Demonte, 10.5 years of service (Connecticut State Police), Officer Alec Iurato, 4 years of service (Connecticut State Police), Officer Alec Iurato, right, with Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould, left. He worked for Pratt & Whitney Company from 1981, until he retired in 1998. They ordered him to show his hands and step out of the house. Officer Alec Iurato was wounded but able to shoot and kill Brutcher, the inspector generals office said. Officer Alec Iurato is a 4th-year member of the Bristol Police Department. 7. Officer Alec Iurato is a 4th-year member of the Bristol Police Department. It remains unclear whether Nathan had shot at officers. The Bristol Police Department Traffic Division reminds drivers to slow down, buckle up, and avoid using electronic devices. The shooting occurred around 6:00 a.m., soon after officers tried to serve the warrant in North Philadelphia. Demonte is survived by his wife, two children and one on the way, the chief said. Brutcher, Hernandez and Ryng are seen standing side-by-side in a 2004 team photo in the school yearbook. Discovery Company. Authorities now believe the caller was the suspected gunman, 35-year-old Nicholas Brutcher, the Connecticut inspector generals office said Saturday. Traffic Division officers will be out and focusing on impaired drivers, speeding vehicles and other moving violations. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Dustin Demonte, 10.5 years of service. Any homeowners in the area with video surveillance equipment are asked to review their video and contact the Bristol Police Department at (860) 584-3000 if they find anything of evidentiary value. Guide to City Services; Bristol GIS Mapping; FAQ /QuickLinks.aspx. 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. Hed be around, checking on his brother. The Las Vegas Police Protective Association said Thai was a 23-year police veteran. When will Connecticut follow suit? Iurato fired one shot, striking and killing Nicholas Brutcher. Sgt. Phone number: 860-584-0501 Sgt. The Southington Chamber of Commerce hosted a panel of public and private sector experts who provided analysis of the state and local economic climate Tuesday at Manor Inn. I think these are three people who went on three separate paths. Pat Tomlinson is a reporter covering crime and courts for the Stamford Advocate. The murder-suicide came after Kyla Ryng had just filed for divorce, the Hartford Courant reported. Authorities now believe the caller was the suspected gunman, 35-year-old Nicholas Brutcher, the Connecticut inspector generals office said Saturday. 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. All rights reserved. Aaron Hernandez was a star football player at Bristol Central High School before going on to play for the New England Patriots. He was last released from incarceration to parole in the community in September, DOC records show. ET Wednesday, Bristol police received a 911 call about a possible domestic incident between two siblings, Connecticut State Police Sgt. Upon arrival around 10:30 p.m. All rights reserved. David Bento Serrambana, 44, second-degree breach of peace The three incidents happened on Buckley Avenue, Carol Drive and Emmett Streetall within about a two-mile radius, according to police. Bristol officers serve all people within our jurisdiction with respect, fairness, and compassion. Shootings of officers highlight a rise in violence, distrust. They answered a call to duty, and they responded without hesitation, he said. "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. Ned Lamont proposes tax cut for CT businesses, Police: Worker injured by falling tree in Woodstock, Downtown Danbury's Fresh Juice Bar to reopen under new ownership, CT officials determine pickup afloat in pond was stolen, Police: CT driver killed by traffic on Route 8, Committee chooses Pioli over party-endorsed Burke for BOE seat, may have lured officers to a Redstone Hill Road home, had an apparent run-in with police at a local bar. They are believed to have operated out of a gray or silver sedan. But to respect the victims privacy, the inspector general released only part of the video from Iuratos bodycam footage. A total of 54 law enforcement officers have been killed by intentional gunfire in 2022, according to the Officer Down Memorial Fund website. "Although the details of investigation remain to be determined, it is evident from the evidence collected so far that Officer Iuratos use of deadly force was justified. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much Bristol Police Department offer's 3 ways to get a copy of your accident report: Phone: 8605843011 In Person: Bristol Police Department, 131 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010131 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010131 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010131 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010131 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010 Shots fired. Frank lived his early years in Cambria Heights, Queens, NY. www.OBrien-FuneralHome.com . All services and the burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol are private. According to the female neighbor, Nicholas and Nathaniel have two other brothers and an adopted sister. The suspects brother, 32-year-old Nathan Brutcher, was also shot and taken to a hospital, Connecticut State Police said. Former NFL football player Aaron Hernandez watches during a court in July 2014 in Fall River, Mass. Jesse Leavenworth is a reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media Group. It featured Alexandra Daum, the new commissioner of the CT Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) as the keynote speaker. 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. Lt. Geoffrey Lund said Bristol police responded to three separate catalytic converter thefts between Saturday night and Sunday morning. After knocking on a door, the SWAT team was immediately met by gunfire, said Philadelphia First Deputy Police Commissioner John Stanford. 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. Their young children were home at the time. At least 12 officers shot in line of duty this week, killing of two Connecticut police officers. He is a New Britain native living in Hebron, U.S. Army veteran (1979-83) and married (Lynn) father of three (Kerry, Kate and John). Authorities. Liz Hardaway may be reached at liz.hardaway@hearst.com. appreciated. A Warner Bros. 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. E-mail: editor@bristolpress.com Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Staff writer Caroline Tien contributed to this story. Demonte, 35, was also a school resource officer at two Bristol schools and an adviser for the Bristol police explorer cadet program, the chief said. Did you encounter any technical issues? We lost two exceptional Bristol police officers. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Apt. 2. The suspect in Thais killing has been arrested, officials said. She was born Nov. 11, 1944, in Portland ME, daughter of the late Robert Nilsen and Eleanor Collins. The suspects brother, 32-year-old Nathan Brutcher, was also shot and taken to a hospital, Connecticut State Police said. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. The Bristol Police Department is located at 303 E. Vistula Street Bristol Indiana. She also worked at the Sun Newspapers in Southwest Florida as a general assignment reporter covering politics, business, and health. People who knew Nicholas Brutcher, the suspect in the killing of two Connecticut police officers, described him as "rowdy" and "always drinking. Former Bristol Central teammates described Nicholas Brutcher as a bully who was often involved in hazing younger players. ET Wednesday, Bristol police received a 911 call about a possible domestic incident between two siblings, Connecticut State Police Sgt. Alaska State Troopers. Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of the officer who was wounded. Jeremiah Lopez, 22, took a plea deal last week in New Britain Superior Court where he pleaded guilty to one count of negligent homicide with a motor vehicle. As Nathan Brutcher stepped out, gunfire erupted. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. As Shoemaker-Gonzalez drives away, the video shows Petzing firing several shots at the moving police cruiser. Intentional killings of officers reach 20-year high, FBI says. He spent the majority of his career as a manager at CL&P/Northeast Utilities. In addition to his mother of Plainville, James is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Mark and Mary Noon; his two nephews and their spouses, Preston and Cori Noon, and Spencer and Lara Noon, and many aunts, an uncle, cousins, and a great-niece who shares his birthday. Philadelphia SWAT officers were 'immediately met by gunfire' while trying to serve a warrant. 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.". Lund said the thefts were all interrupted by the property owners and, during two of the three encounters, one of the suspects displayed a firearm and threatened to harm the respective property owners.. Officer shot, officer shot.. Did you encounter any technical issues? 131 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010 Phone: 860-584-3011 Crime Watch E-mail Anonymous Tips Line: (860) 585-TIPS (8477) Legal Statement. Officer Alex Hamzy was an 8-year veteran of the Bristol Police Department. A vigil was held Thursday afternoon for the fallen officers at Bristol Eastern High School Hamzy's alma mater and a "Bristol Police Heroes Fund" has been established through the Bristol Police Union at Thomaston Savings Bank to support the families. Christine Jeltema said. St., Bristol, operate/parks unregistered mv, disobeying signal of officer, failure to insure private motor vehicle, Oscar Antonio Santiago, 33, 79 Davis Dr., Bristol, pos control substance first offense, Christopher Solis, 54, 180 Davis Dr., Bristol, first-degree criminal trespass, bristolpress.com appreciated. Apt. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. [1]. 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. Words cannot express the sadness and grief, Gould said. NEW BRITAIN - City officials have named an acting chief of the police department after having a sendoff for Christopher Chute that included presenting the outgoing chief with the key to the city. 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. She enjoys cooking, reading and playing with her dachshund, Finn. Ashley Hernandez-DeJesus, 28, and Rocky Hernandez-DeJesus, 31, who previously lived in Bristol and now report residing in New Britain, faced a judge last week in New Britain Superior Court where they each pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree manslaughter, first-degree unlawful restraint, intentional cruelty to persons, risk of injury to a minor and conspiracy to commit risk of injury to a minor. 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. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Let me breathe. Gould said the fallen Bristol officers epitomized bravery in policing, just like so many officers do every day. It is Alec Iurato. A Connecticut native, Pat previously reported for The Stamford Times, The Wilton Villager and The Norwalk Hour. "He was a bigger kid on the football field and he threw his weight around, he said. Perry M. Pesino, 63, of Wolcott, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at home. They took their own paths to darkness. Bristol, CT 06010, Published on Friday, 30 September 2022 10:55. He was born on Dec. 1, 1958 in Bristol, the son of Loretta (Callahan) Noon and the late James J. All Rights Reserved. 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. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke). The officer-involved shooting is still under investigation by the Office of the Inspector General, together with the Connecticut State Police Central District Major Crime Squad, Eastern District Major Crime Squad, Bristol Police Department, New Britain Judicial District States Attorneys Office and the New Haven States Attorneys Office. 3-1, Waterbury, ill sexual contact - vctm < age 16, second-degree sexual assault A shootout ensued, and the suspect was killed. I never thought any of these people would do what they did," he said. The Bristol Police Department is seeking the public's help in identifying the operator of this p/u involved in a H&R. 2. Schoemaker-Gonzalez then crashed the stolen Dodge Durango in Farmington on Scott Swamp Road, or Route 6, police 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. As Nathan Brutcher stepped out, gunfire erupted. 208, Hartford, first-degree burglary bodily injury, third-degree assault physical injury, bristolpress.com Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The shooting occurred around 6:00 a.m., soon after officers tried to serve the warrant in North Philadelphia. More cars. 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Host of Fox Nation's 'The Fuhrman Diaries' Mark Fuhrman reacts to Los Angeles District Attorney George Gascon's liberal policies and an ambush attack on Connecticut police officers. Officer Alex Iurato, 26, was transported to St. Francis Hospital in Hartford for surgery after sustaining a severe gunshot wound. Shoemaker-Gonzalez was charged with first-degree larceny and held on $1 million bond, police said. Legal Statement. The 2023 Economic Forecast Breakfast was attended by the owners of several local businesses and nonprofit organizations in town. Jimmie Shoemaker-Gonzalez, 39, was arraigned Friday in state Superior Court in New Britain on a first-degree larceny charge even though he remained hospitalized after being shot by a Bristol police officer as he fled in one of their cruisers, according to the state Office of the Inspector General. On Thursday morning, the two slain officers bodies were taken from Bristol Hospital to the medical examiners office in Farmington, state police said. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. Wounded himself, Iurato manages to walk back to the cruiser. Sgt. He was the husband of the late Karin H. (Bekstrom) Kisser. 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. Discovery Company. 9:51 PM EDT, Sun October 16, 2022, Police say officers were killed after fake 911 call lured them to ambush. 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. Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of the officer who was wounded. Written by Bristol police report the following: Sept. 27 Casey L. Duguay, 36, 112 Maiden Ln., Bristol, failure to obey stop sign Shilohnine J. Nicholas, 39, 267 New Britain Ave., Unionville, operate/parks unregistered mv, improper use-marker/lic/rgstr, ill opn mv under suspension, failure to insure private motor vehicle NEW BRITAIN -- A Hartford man has pleaded guilty in a New Britain car crash that killed a Bristol woman in 2020. They answered a call to duty, and they responded without hesitation, he said. Nicholas Brutcher fired well over eighty rounds attacking the officers from behind, fatally shooting both Sergeant Demonte and Officer Hamzy, and wounding Officer Iurato., Intentional killings of officers reach 20-year high, FBI says, Despite getting shot in the leg, Officer Iurato was able to make his way around the house and back to a Bristol Police Department cruiser, the report said. Noon, Sr. For emergencies dial 911 For 24 hr Non-Emergency (574) 533-4151 Contact Administration and Records via (574) 848-4464 Mon-Fri 8 am 4 pm. A police reports lists a name and address for a second man, but there is no reference to the individual in the document and it remains unknown why he was near the cruiser. 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CT women builds an audience following the travels of her lost luggage across America. Nationwide, the number of police officers intentionally killed in the line of duty reached a 20-year high last year, according to FBI data. A Bristol police officer who was injured in the line of duty is being inducted into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame. 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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Not only was Officer Thai a protector of our community, he was a father, a son, and a brother, the union said. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol and attended Bristol High School. The deadly ambush happened less than two hours after Nicholas Brutcher had an apparent run-in with police at a local bar. "Shots fired. Milton was a veteran serving in the Army. Jesse is especially interested in Connecticut history, crime, veterans affairs and news of the weird. 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 said. Sael Burgos, 20, 15 Chestnut St. Fl. He was born March 9, 1959, in Bristol, son of the late Frank Alphonse and Janet (Bramble) Pesino. joined the Bristol Police Department in 2018. . This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould called the incident "senseless violence," saying his department had been "rocked.". 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. 9:51 PM EDT, Sun October 16, 2022, Police say officers were killed after fake 911 call lured them to ambush. Follow the link to read our updated Privacy Policy. Christine Jeltema speaks at a news conference about two police officers killed, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022, in Bristol, Conn. Two police officers were fatally shot and a . Octavio Camorro, 25, 398 Reservoir Ave., Meriden, traveling. Hamzy, 34, was also an adviser for the police explorer cadet program. Bristol CT Police Apply Here. CNNs Kiely Westhoff, Steve Almasy, Chris Boyette, Andi Babineau and Cara Lynn Clarkson contributed to this report. New York and Massachusetts are taking bold action on their housing shortages. Liz Hardaway is a breaking news reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media Group. 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. Christine Jeltema said. Staff writer Lisa Backus contributed to this story. Dustin Demonte were killed. Brutcher, 35, played at the same time as convicted killer and former NFL star Aaron Hernandez. 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. Ned Lamont ordered US and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff. She loves to tell a good narrative story. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. To our fallen officers families, we will never forget the sacrifice your loved ones have made.. Nicholas was shot and pronounced dead at the scene, and Nathaniel was wounded and transported to a hospital. Oh my God, I played football with those guys. 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. (Connecticut Office of the Inspector General), Newly released body cam footage shows Connecticut police officer ambush. After knocking on a door, the SWAT team was immediately met by gunfire, said Philadelphia First Deputy Police Commissioner John Stanford. Dep. Richard graduated from N.B.S.H.S, Class of 1968. Legal Statement. Recently Fallen. A Warner Bros. Nicholas Brutcher poses holding a gun Hamzy is survived by his wife, parents and two sisters. All Rights Reserved. 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. Throughout his career, he received numerous letters of commendations and recognition, Gould said. Apt. 2. The investigation is still in its preliminary stages. When will Connecticut follow suit? Connecticut State Police Iurato, 26, underwent surgery for a "severe gunshot wound and is currently recovering,". 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. And a third was seriously injured as a result of senseless violence, Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould said Thursday. The same neighbor described Nathaniel Brutcher as a "man-child" who he claimed was into drugs. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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. He completed parole and his nine-month prison sentence for a 2021 violation of a protective order conviction on Dec. 15, records show. Hamzy is survived by his wife, parents and two sisters. Christine Dempsey is a breaking news reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media group. The shooting occurred around 6:00 a.m., soon after officers tried to serve the warrant in North Philadelphia.
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