Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Lund reminded home owners, however, to prioritize their own safety and contact emergency 911 as soon as possible and safely provide as much identifying suspect information as possible when faced with similar situations. The investigation so far revealed that officers went to the side door of the house and spoke with Brutcher. PLAINVILLE, CT 1 DAY AGO Sgt. Words cannot express the sadness and grief, Gould said. He completed parole and his nine-month prison sentence for a 2021 violation of a protective order conviction on Dec. 15, records show. A judge said Friday during his arraignment that she was hoping he would be out of the hospital by his next court date on Jan. 27. Oh my God, I played football with those guys. A Bristol police officer who was injured in the line of duty is being inducted into the National Law Enforcement Hall of Fame. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Connecticut State Police Sgt. 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. Throughout his career, he received numerous letters of commendations and recognition, Gould 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. New Britain native Richard R. King, 72, passed away on Jan. 10, 2023 in Palm Bay, FL, after a long battle with Parkinson's. E-mail: editor@bristolpress.com Christine Jeltema said. After knocking on a door, the SWAT team was immediately met by gunfire, said Philadelphia First Deputy Police Commissioner John Stanford. State officials didn't confirm that Shoemaker-Gonzalez had been shot for nearly 24 hours. BRISTOL The suspect who was shot after stealing a Bristol police cruiser last week allegedly slashed someone during one of the carjackings that led to the chaotic situation in Bristol. Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox. Dep. Dustin Demonte and Officer Alex Hamzy were responding to a domestic violence call Wednesday night when they were shot and killed, police said. The deadly ambush happened less than two hours after Nicholas Brutcher had an apparent run-in with police at a local bar. It is evident from the evidence collected thus far in the investigation that Iuratos use of deadly force was justified, the report said. Christine Jeltema 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. All services and the burial at St. Joseph Cemetery, Bristol are private. 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. 2, Bristol, violation of protective order. They let themselves down.". As Nathan Brutcher stepped out, gunfire erupted. 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. Dustin Demonte, 10.5 years of service. A shootout ensued, and the suspect was killed. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. CNNs Kiely Westhoff, Steve Almasy, Chris Boyette, Andi Babineau and Cara Lynn Clarkson contributed to this report. Gould said the fallen Bristol officers epitomized bravery in policing, just like so many officers do every day. Craig Kallberg, 54, 29 Richard Ct., Bristol, third-degree criminal mischief, Zuleica Roman, 31, 158 School St. 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 . Chief of Police (860) 584-3094 Groman, Paul Officer - Patrol (860) 584-3011 Hall, Timothy Officer - Patrol (860) 584-3011 Hamzy, Alex . Nicholas was shot and pronounced dead at the scene, and Nathaniel was wounded and transported to a hospital. BRISTOL An Avon man accused of an armed carjacking and stealing a police cruiser before crashing it into a local diner remains hospitalized after being shot by an officer during the series of crimes on Thursday, officials said. 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. What sounds like a womans voice is heard screaming afterward. A judge reduced his bond to $500,000 and more charges are expected. Photos on Facebook. 3-1, Waterbury, ill sexual contact - vctm < age 16, second-degree sexual assault Legal Statement. 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 Around 10:30 p.m. Address: 188 Main St. Bristol police Officer Alex Hamzy and Sgt. Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould called the incident "senseless violence," saying his department had been "rocked.". Nationwide, the number of police officers intentionally killed in the line of duty reached a 20-year high last year, according to FBI data. Late last week a seventh member. Thomas F. Winters, 58 years old, resigned shortly after they were suspended. In addition, we are dedicated to our personnel by providing continuous training and educational development. They answered a call to duty, and they responded without hesitation, he said. Police ran after Shoemaker-Gonzalez who then "entered a Bristol police vehicle, and started to drive away," the inspector general said. Nationwide, the number of police officers intentionally killed in the line of duty reached a 20-year high last year, according to FBI data. Sgt. Shots fired. Gov. When he wasnt working, Perry could be found watching football, baseball, or any sport, really. The agency said the 911 call appeared to be a deliberate act to lure law enforcement to the scene.. David Bento Serrambana, 44, second-degree breach of peace "One down," Iurato radios in, shining a light toward the driveway of the home. "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. 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. Former Bristol Central teammates described Nicholas Brutcher as a bully who was often involved in hazing younger players. Guide to City Services; Bristol GIS Mapping; FAQ /QuickLinks.aspx. (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.". 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. Gov. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. The 911 call appears to have been a deliberate act to lure law enforcement to the scene, state police said. Bristols police chief became visibly emotional describing the two officers killed. Shootings of officers highlight a rise in violence, distrust. [1]. 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. After knocking on a door, the SWAT team was immediately met by gunfire, said Philadelphia First Deputy Police Commissioner John Stanford. Liz graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2018 with a B.A. We lost two exceptional Bristol police officers. The Las Vegas Police Protective Association said Thai was a 23-year police veteran. The state Office of the Inspector General is investigating the incident after Bristol Police Officer Seth Petzing "fired multiple shots at the fleeing vehicle" on Thursday, according to a preliminary report released Friday. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. Address: 188 Main St. He is survived by his loving wife James Joseph Noon, Jr., 64 of Plainville, passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. 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. Send everyone, the wounded officer says as someone screams in the background. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Two of them were killed, state police confirmed on Thursday morning. ", Another neighbor told the outlet that Nicholas would visit his brother and that he was "always drinking. Dustin DeMonte and officers Alex Hamzy and Alec Iurato ordered his younger brother, Nathan Brutcher, out of the home, Nicholas Brutcher opened fire on them from behind, the report shows. Hamzy, 34, was also an adviser for the police explorer cadet program. Officer Alec Iurato was wounded. Officer Alex Hamzy, 8 years of service (Connecticut State Police), Sgt. According to the female neighbor, Nicholas and Nathaniel have two other brothers and an adopted sister. 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. 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. Brutcher, Hernandez and Ryng are seen standing side-by-side in a 2004 team photo in the school yearbook. The Bristol, Connecticut police killings occurred on October 12, 2022, when two city law enforcement officers were shot and killed and another wounded while responding to a 911 call of a domestic dispute . The suspect in Thais killing has been arrested, officials said. It is the mission of the Bristol Police Department to protect and serve the community with integrity and professionalism. Monday, Assistant Sheriff Andrew Walsh said the weapon that killed Thai was an AK-47 pistol. The suspects brother, 32-year-old Nathan Brutcher, was also shot and taken to a hospital, Connecticut State Police said. The Office of Inspector General is investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred during a multi-town carjacking incident on Thursday that included the theft of a Bristol police cruiser, the office announced Friday. Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould became visibly emotional describing his two officers killed. Officer Alec Iurato is a 4th-year member of the Bristol Police Department. 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. The inspector general investigates police use-of-force incidents, including shootings. Brutcher, 35, played at the same time as convicted killer and former NFL star Aaron Hernandez. He was born March 9, 1959, in Bristol, son of the late Frank Alphonse and Janet (Bramble) Pesino. Marcus Q. Mack, 45, 94 Allen St., Bristol, ill opn mv under suspension, pos control substance - first offense, interfere w/ officer/resisting . NEW BRITAIN -- A Hartford man has pleaded guilty in a New Britain car crash that killed a Bristol woman in 2020. Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on Twitter: @danimwallace. Officers shot," he added, audibly moaning in pain himself. Demonte is survived by his wife, two children and one on the way, the chief said. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. 6:19 PM EDT, Mon October 17, 2022, Police say officers were killed after fake 911 call lured them to ambush. Iurato, 26, underwent surgery for a severe gunshot wound and is currently recovering, the police chief said. He worked for Pratt & Whitney Company from 1981, until he retired in 1998. 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. Sgt. It is evident from the evidence collected thus far in the investigation that Iuratos use of deadly force was justified, the report said. 9:51 PM EDT, Sun October 16, 2022, Police say officers were killed after fake 911 call lured them to ambush. You've successfully subscribed to this newsletter! Its crazy, Lamarre said. Sadly, we lost two exceptional Bristol police officers. Let me breathe. At least 54 law enforcement officers have been killed by intentional gunfire in 2022, according to the Officer Down Memorial Fund website. 619 were here. 9:51 PM EDT, Sun October 16, 2022, Police say officers were killed after fake 911 call lured them to ambush. Bristol CT Police Richard graduated from N.B.S.H.S, Class of 1968. The three wounded officers are expected to recover, Commissioner Danielle M. Outlaw said. The police answered a call at 10:42 PM in Bristol, Connecticut and three officers arrived on the scene. A total of 54 law enforcement officers have been killed by intentional gunfire in 2022, according to the Officer Down Memorial Fund website. Legal Statement. Did you encounter any technical issues? Staff writer Lisa Backus contributed to this story. Both areas are monitored by cameras twenty-four (24) hours a day. A Connecticut Department of Correction photo of Jimmie Shoemaker-Gonzalez who was shot by Bristol police Thursday as he was fleeing in a cruiser. To assist our residents to stay safe, the Bristol Township Police Department is offering the parking lot near the police entrance of the building and the police lobby area as a "transaction safe place." The police department is located at 2501 Bath Rd, Bristol, PA 19007. She loves to tell a good narrative story. This account is not monitored 24/7. Our new Privacy Policy will go into effect on January 1st, 2023. Officer Alex Hamzy was an 8-year veteran of the Bristol Police Department. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Danielle Wallace is a reporter for Fox News Digital covering politics, crime, police and more. Written by Bristol Police report the following: Nov. 1 Jeffrey Armington, 49, 530 Burlington Ave., Bristol, two counts - violation of probation Monay Andrea Arroyo, 31, 33 Lester Dr., Waterbury, failure to insure private motor vehicle Jonathan Dowjat, 39, 45 Willis St., Bristol, second-degree failure to appear The first six suspensions came on Sept. 24. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Around 10:30 p.m. It is Alec Iurato. Authorities now believe the caller was the suspected gunman, 35-year-old Nicholas Brutcher, the Connecticut inspector generals office said Saturday. People who knew Nicholas Brutcher, the suspect in the killing of two Connecticut police officers, described him as "rowdy" and "always drinking. 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. Kyle Lamarre, 34, said he had just been talking to a friend about the confluence of killers on the team at the same time. 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. Oh, God!" 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 Nationwide, the number of police officers intentionally killed in the line of duty reached a 20-year high last year, according to FBI data. All rights reserved. Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of the officer who was wounded. Perry M. Pesino, 63, of Wolcott, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 10, 2023, at home. 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. 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. They are believed to have operated out of a gray or silver sedan. Christine Jeltema said. BRISTOL Two people charged in the death of a 4-year-old Bristol girl have pleaded not guilty to felony charges. One of two suspects arrested outside Westfarms Mall wanted in Berlin, Newington and Southington, Bristol woman pleads not guilty to stabbing woman's eye, Hartford man pleads guilty in fatal New Britain crash that killed Bristol woman, Victim of carjacking that preceded stealing of police cruiser in Bristol suffered slash wounds, court papers say, Plainville man accused of firing gun during domestic dispute in Bristol, New Britain couple charged in death of 4-year-old Bristol girl pleads not guilty, Plainville police looking to ID theft suspect, Economic Forecast Breakfast provides optimistic assessment of the state, but challenges remain. When will Connecticut follow suit? Dustin Demonte and officer Alex Hamzy was an 8-year veteran of the house and spoke with Brutcher report! ; FAQ /QuickLinks.aspx deadly ambush happened less than two hours after Nicholas Brutcher, was also shot killed! Delayed by at least 54 law enforcement to the female neighbor, and... 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