The Bristol Police Department identified the 39-year-old man who allegedly stole a Bristol police vehicle as officers were investigating a carjacking, fled the scene and crashed into a diner on . or redistributed. E-mail: editor@bristolpress.com E-mail: editor@bristolpress.com 7 CT counties . The loss of two officers from the Bristol Police Department who were killed in the line of duty while responding to an emergency call of domestic violence is a senseless tragedy, and my prayers are with their families, loved ones, and fellow officers, the governor said. And thats what they did every night before that. At least 54 law enforcement officers have been killed by intentional gunfire in 2022, according to the Officer Down Memorial Fund website. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Contact Us. State officials didn't confirm that Shoemaker-Gonzalez had been shot for nearly 24 hours. ", Bristol Police Officer Alec Iurato shines a light toward the driveway of the home after his colleagues were killed. in journalism. Octavio Camorro, 25, 398 Reservoir Ave., Meriden, traveling. Two highly respected police officers were killed Wednesday night and a third seriously wounded when a suspect fired over 80 rounds at them while they were responding to a call in Connecticut, authorities said. BRISTOL A carjacking suspect stole a police car and crashed into a local diner on Thursday, Bristol police said. The inspector general investigates police use-of-force incidents, including shootings. Your effort and contribution in providing this feedback is much 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Former NFL football player Aaron Hernandez watches during a court in July 2014 in Fall River, Mass. Columnist John Breunig has a conversation with former U.S. Capitol Police Chief Steven Sund about what Americans saw on Jan. 6, 2021, and what they Haar: Colleague's wrong-way crash death prods lawmakers to act, 10 criminal cases to watch in Connecticut in 2023, Haar: Pepperidge Farm head office to exit CT for NJ with 170 jobs, After 350 years, the name of a CT river could be changed. Authorities now believe the caller was the suspected gunman, 35-year-old Nicholas Brutcher, the Connecticut inspector generals office said Saturday. Gould said the Bristol officers epitomized bravery in policing, just like so many officers do every day. Bristol police Sgt. Shoemaker-Gonzalez was charged with first-degree larceny and held on $1 million bond, police said. ", In an interview with the New York Post, a neighbor of his brother, Nathaniel Brutcher, said that "Nick was the big rowdy one." The suspects brother, 32-year-old Nathan Brutcher, was also shot and taken to a hospital, Connecticut State Police said. appreciated. They let themselves down.". Apt. She also worked at the Sun Newspapers in Southwest Florida as a general assignment reporter covering politics, business, and health. Home; Accessibility; Ned Lamont ordered US and state flags in Connecticut to be lowered to half-staff. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. They took their own paths to darkness. A Connecticut native, Pat previously reported for The Stamford Times, The Wilton Villager and The Norwalk Hour. He was born March 9, 1959, in Bristol, son of the late Frank Alphonse and Janet (Bramble) Pesino. Schoemaker-Gonzalez tried to steal two cars at knifepoint at a nearby apartment complex, police said. This is a carousel. Iuratos use of deadly force appears to be justified, the inspector generals office said. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke). BRISTOL A Plainville man was arrested last week for allegedly firing a gun during a domestic incident in Bristol. Intentional killings of officers reach 20-year high, FBI says. Marcus Q. Mack, 45, 94 Allen St., Bristol, ill opn mv under suspension, pos control substance - first offense, interfere w/ officer/resisting . Demonte, Hamzy and Iurato went to the side door of the home and spoke with Nathan Brutcher, telling him to show his hands and step out of the house, the inspector generals report said. Bristol CT Police Address: 188 Main St. Jesse Leavenworth is a reporter with Hearst Connecticut Media Group. After knocking on a door, the SWAT team was immediately met by gunfire, said Philadelphia First Deputy Police Commissioner John Stanford. Around 10:30 p.m. During high school, Kulig said Hernandez was always a fun kid to be around," while he and others described Ryng as "really nice" and a hard-working athlete. She was a Hearst fellow in Connecticut and at the San Antonio Express-News where she covered city hall and local issues. 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CT women builds an audience following the travels of her lost luggage across America. (Bristol Police Department). 3-1, Waterbury, ill sexual contact - vctm < age 16, second-degree sexual assault Legal Statement. Did you encounter any technical issues? Lt. Geoffrey Lund said Bristol police responded to three separate catalytic converter thefts between Saturday night and Sunday morning. Perry could be considered a jack of many trades, as he worked on computers and electronics, handled carpentry work, and was mechanically inclined. The suspect Roberta (Collins) Marquis, 78, of Terryville, wife of Joseph Marquis, passed away peacefully on Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, at Bristol Hospital in Bristol. People who knew Nicholas Brutcher, the suspect in the killing of two Connecticut police officers, described him as "rowdy" and "always drinking. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke). 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Guide to City Services; Bristol GIS Mapping; FAQ /QuickLinks.aspx. CA - Jan 13, 2023. Frank lived his early years in Cambria Heights, Queens, NY. New York and Massachusetts are taking bold action on their housing shortages. Officer Alex Hamzy was an 8-year veteran of the Bristol Police Department. And thats what they did every night before that. The shooting occurred around 6:00 a.m., soon after officers tried to serve the warrant in North Philadelphia. appreciated. 208, Hartford, first-degree burglary bodily injury, third-degree assault physical injury, bristolpress.com "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. Iurato fired one shot, striking and killing Nicholas Brutcher. He was born on Dec. 1, 1958 in Bristol, the son of Loretta (Callahan) Noon and the late James J. The same neighbor described Nathaniel Brutcher as a "man-child" who he claimed was into drugs. Throughout his career, he received numerous letters of commendations and recognition, Gould said. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Discovery Company. These senseless acts of violence are becoming all too common in our society.. Liz Hardaway may be reached at liz.hardaway@hearst.com. (Credit: Connecticut Office of the Inspector General), The Connecticut Office of the Inspector General on Sunday released body camera footage and a preliminary report of last weeks Bristol police shooting, saying Nicholas Brutcher, who was ultimately killed in the deadly episode, had first fired "well over 80 rounds attacking the officers from behind.". A 27-year-old Farmington man then suffered minor injuries when Schoemaker-Gonzalez stole his RAV4 and fled into Bristol, police said. Legal Statement. ET Wednesday, Bristol police received a 911 call about a possible domestic incident between two siblings, Connecticut State Police Sgt. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 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. Slow down and avoid becoming a statistic. 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. Discovery Company. Connecticut State Police said his brother, 32-year-old Nathan Brutcher, was also at the scene. 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 (Facebook / Nicholas Brutcher). David Bento Serrambana, 44, second-degree breach of peace Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of the officer who was wounded. 3. Officer Alex Hamzy, 34, died at the scene and Sgt. Christine Jeltema said. Prior to her retirement, Roberta was employed at the Terryville Town Hall in Terryville, and by the Terryville Trust Company. Dustin Demonte was a 10-year veteran of the Bristol Police Department. or redistributed. The series of events that led to his arrest Thursday started in Hartford, where Shoemaker-Gonzalez stole a car, the inspector general said. Two of them were killed, state police confirmed on Thursday morning. When I found out who it was, he said of Brutcher being identified as the shooter last week, I was surprised.. Written by Bristol Police report the following: June 8 Michael Norman Berrett, 22, 25 Bernie Ave., Bristol, disorderly conduct, third-degree assault, strangulation/suffocate - second-degree, first-degree unlawful restraint Austin T. Martin, 27, 225 East Rd., Bristol, third-degree burglary, sixth-degree larceny 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. Updated 131 North Main Street Bristol, CT 06010 Phone: 860-584-3011 Crime Watch E-mail Anonymous Tips Line: (860) 585-TIPS (8477) Dustin Demonte, 10.5 years of service. 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). Officer Alec Iurato is a 4th-year member of the Bristol Police Department. When will Connecticut follow suit? Shots fired. Read More Patrol Division She loves to tell a good narrative story. (Connecticut Office of the Inspector General). Their young children were home at the time. Around 10:30 p.m. Hernandez, the former New England Patriots tight end, died by suicide in his Massachusetts prison cell in April 2017. It remains unclear whether Nathan had shot at officers. BRISTOL A person pointed a gun at two different car owners and threatened to harm them during a spate of catalytic converters in Bristol late Saturday and into Sunday, according to police.. 1, Bristol, second-degree failure to appear Sept. 14 Mikel Mark Gradia, 40, 437 E Main St. 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. Bristol officers serve all people within our jurisdiction with respect, fairness, and compassion. All Rights Reserved. A procession is occurring now where the 2 Bristol officers who tragically lost their lives will be escorted from Bristol Hospital to the medical examiners office, state police tweeted. He spent the majority of his career as a manager at CL&P/Northeast Utilities. I never thought any of these people would do what they did," he said. A man who authorities say lured officers to a deadly attack fired over 80 rounds at police before he was killed by a wounded officer, the Connecticut inspector generals office said. Slain Bristol police officers Dustin Demonte, left, and Alex Hamzy, right. CNNs Michelle Watson and Andi Babineau contributed to this report. 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. 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. A Bristol police officer who was injured in the line of duty is being inducted into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame. Police later identified the suspect as Jimmie Shoemaker-Gonzalez, 39. ", "I dont know much about [Nicholas], except he drinks a lot," he said. They answered a call to duty, and they responded without hesitation, he said. Officer Alec Iurato was wounded but able to shoot and kill Brutcher, the inspector generals office said. Five of the six policemen, including Lieut. joined the Bristol Police Department in 2018. . Iurato takes cover behind a parked vehicle and fires toward a driveway. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. And thats what all our officers do and will continue to do.. Police said Ryng, a member of the Connecticut Army National Guard, fatally shot his wife, Kyla, in their Bristol home in June 2014 and then turned the gun on himself. Gould said the fallen Bristol officers epitomized bravery in policing, just like so many officers do every day. Authorities. Chad Bezio, 42, 31 Haviland St., Bristol, first-degree criminal trespass, violation of protective order, Jesse Rolla Eldred, 34, 66 Woodard Dr., Bristol, breach of peace, Stefano Pollastro, 45, 127 Willis St., Bristol, failure to drive upon right, Chad Bezio, 42, 31 Haviland St., Bristol, three counts first-degree failure to appear, Tristain James Mangiafico, 20, 51 Jerusalem Rd., Windham, improper use-marker/lic/rgstr, improper turn/stop no signal, failure to insure private motor vehicle, Jake Ratches, 23, 220 Greenwood Dr., Manchester, violation of protective order, Alan Labreck, 26, 26 Rita Dr., Bristol, second-degree breach of peace, two counts disorderly conduct, Cheyenne Lee Purvis-Thomassetti, 21, 156 Sheffield Ln., Bristol, disorderly conduct, second-degree threatening, David Agosto, 35, 126 Spring St., Meriden, crim vio of restraining order, Christopher Dancy, 33, 128 Collins St. Hours before Wednesdays shooting in Connecticut, three Philadelphia SWAT officers were wounded in a shooting while trying to serve a warrant to a homicide suspect, police said. 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