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. Kyle Lamarre, 34, said he had just been talking to a friend about the confluence of killers on the team at the same time. Dustin Demonte was a 10-year veteran of the Bristol Police Department. The suspects brother, 32-year-old Nathan Brutcher, was also shot and taken to a hospital, Connecticut State Police said. Guide to City Services; Bristol GIS Mapping; FAQ /QuickLinks.aspx. New Britain native Richard R. King, 72, passed away on Jan. 10, 2023 in Palm Bay, FL, after a long battle with Parkinson's. The murder-suicide came after Kyla Ryng had just filed for divorce, the Hartford Courant reported. Milton was a veteran serving in the Army. CNNs Michelle Watson and Andi Babineau contributed to this report. 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. Around 10:30 p.m. 3-1, Waterbury, ill sexual contact - vctm < age 16, second-degree sexual assault She was joined by Lou Perillo, the towns economic development director, and David Rotatori, president and CEO of Ion Bank and Ion Financial and David Gallito, 2023 president of CT Realtors. Apt. Brutcher, 35, played at the same time as convicted killer and former NFL star Aaron Hernandez. AK - Dec 13, 2022. After knocking on a door, the SWAT team was immediately met by gunfire, said Philadelphia First Deputy Police Commissioner John Stanford. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate. Home; Accessibility; To our fallen officers families, we will never forget the sacrifice your loved ones have made.. Officer Alec Iurato is a 4th-year member of the Bristol Police Department. Late last week a seventh member. BRISTOL A Plainville man was arrested last week for allegedly firing a gun during a domestic incident in Bristol. 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CT women builds an audience following the travels of her lost luggage across America. Discovery Company. Wounded himself, Iurato manages to walk back to the cruiser. 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. A procession arrived at the medical examiner . Octavio Camorro, 25, 398 Reservoir Ave., Meriden, traveling. 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. 9:51 PM EDT, Sun October 16, 2022, Police say officers were killed after fake 911 call lured them to ambush. And thats what all our officers do and will continue to do.. Franklin Thomas Caputo, 77, of Bristol, passed away on Dec. 22, 2022. All witnesses described the suspects as being in a group of three to four, all wearing ski masks and hoodies, Lund said. She was born Nov. 11, 1944, in Portland ME, daughter of the late Robert Nilsen and Eleanor Collins. Officer Alex Iurato, 26, was transported to St. Francis Hospital in Hartford for surgery after sustaining a severe gunshot wound. Brutcher, Hernandez and Ryng are seen standing side-by-side in a 2004 team photo in the school yearbook. Anthony Martinez, 54, of 219 Camp St., Plainville, was believed to be intoxicated when he fired the gun away from the victim during a dispute in the basement of a Bristol residence Nov. 25, according to police. Using This Site. 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 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. He worked for Pratt & Whitney Company from 1981, until he retired in 1998. Crystal Ortiz, 27, of 138 Davis Drive, faced a judge in New Britain Superior Court on Tuesday where she entered not guilty pleas to charges of home invasion, first-degree assault and two counts of risk of injury to a minor. The inspector general said Bristol police were investigating a reported carjacking at knifepoint that had occurred in Farmington where a man was injured. Officers went to the side door of the house and spoke to Nathan Brutcher, the report said. ET, the officers were immediately encountered by a suspect and shots were fired. It is Alec Iurato. 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. (Connecticut Office of the Inspector General), "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 says. Written by Bristol Police report the following: Oct. 15 No Arrests Oct. 16 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 Oct. 17 The investigation is still in its preliminary stages. Iurato, 26, underwent surgery for a severe gunshot wound and is currently recovering, the police chief said Thursday. And a third was seriously injured as a result of senseless violence, Gould said Thursday. . 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. Intentional killings of officers reach 20-year high, FBI says. She has won awards for her crime stories, tales of heroic rescues and for chronicling the lives of people experiencing homelessness. The official account of the City of Bristol, CT Police Department. Did you encounter any technical issues? Legal Statement. He is survived by his loving wife James Joseph Noon, Jr., 64 of Plainville, passed away on Friday, Jan. 6, 2023. Jesse worked as a reporter and editor for about 35 years for The Hartford Courant, covering all kinds of stories across the state. 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. 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. And thats what all our officers do and will continue to do.. We lost two exceptional Bristol police officers. 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CT women builds an audience following the travels of her lost luggage across America. Officer Alex Hamzy, 34, died at the scene and Sgt. Dustin Demonte and Officer Alex Hamzy were responding to a domestic violence call Wednesday night when they were shot and killed, police said. PLAINVILLE, CT 1 DAY AGO NEW BRITAIN -- A Hartford man has pleaded guilty in a New Britain car crash that killed a Bristol woman in 2020. In the video, someone is heard screaming in the distance and then several dozens of rounds go off. Bristol Press Plainville police blotter Justin Rondeau, 42, of 49 Colonial Court, was charged July 8 with assault on personnel, interfering/resisting arrest, disorderly conduct and second degree threatening. Nick was a little rougher around the edges, said a former teammate, who did not want to be identified. (Facebook / Nicholas Brutcher). Correction: An earlier version of this story misspelled the name of the officer who was wounded. Nicholas Brutcher fired "well over" 80 rounds, killing DeMonte and Hamzy, before the wounded Iurato fired a lethal shot into the 35-year-old's neck, Inspector General Robert J. Devlin said in his report. Apt. www.OBrien-FuneralHome.com . Thomas F. Winters, 58 years old, resigned shortly after they were suspended. ", Bristol Police Officer Alec Iurato shines a light toward the driveway of the home after his colleagues were killed. As Bristol Police Sgt. 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. 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. Apt. One of two men arrested outside of Westfarms Mall over the weekend, accused of fraudulently purchasing about $1,700 worth of merchandise, was wanted in over a dozen towns across Massachusetts and Connecticut, including those of Newington, Berlin and Southington. And thats what they did every night before that. Apt. Could UConn women's basketball be back to 'square one' with seven available players at Seton Hall? The investigation so far revealed that officers went to the side door of the house and spoke with Brutcher. 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. The Associated Press contributed to this report. Officer Alex Hamzy was an 8-year veteran of the Bristol Police Department. 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. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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. Intentional killings of officers reach 20-year high, FBI says. 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). Hamzy, 34, was also an adviser for the police explorer cadet program. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke). Story tips can be sent to danielle.wallace@fox.com and on Twitter: @danimwallace. 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. 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. Let me breathe. Christine Jeltema 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. On Wednesday, three Philadelphia SWAT officers were wounded in a shooting while trying to serve a warrant on a homicide suspect, police said. CNN Sans & 2016 Cable News Network. Former Bristol Central teammates described Nicholas Brutcher as a bully who was often involved in hazing younger players. Officer Alec Iurato is a 4th-year member of the Bristol Police Department. Milton was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church and Jacklin Rod and Gun Club. "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. Connecticut State Police are investigating the shooting. He was a fan of the Boston Red Sox. The police answered a call at 10:42 PM in Bristol, Connecticut and three officers arrived on the scene. "He was a bigger kid on the football field and he threw his weight around, he said. Authorities. They ordered him to show his hands and step out of the house. Christine Jeltema said. Christine Dempsey may be reached at Christine.Dempsey@hearstmediact.com, Nicholas Brutcher played football at Bristol Central with Aaron Hernandez and another accused killer. Aaron Hernandez was a star football player at Bristol Central High School before going on to play for the New England Patriots. They took their own paths to darkness. 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. Legal Statement. "The dudes always drinking. 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. Legal Statement. E-mail: editor@bristolpress.com Recently Fallen. Around 10:30 p.m. 9:51 PM EDT, Sun October 16, 2022, Police say officers were killed after fake 911 call lured them to ambush. PLAINVILLE Police are asking for help identifying a suspect in a retail theft reported Wednesday. All Rights Reserved. Market data provided by Factset. A Warner Bros. or redistributed. Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Hernandez died by suicide in 2017 after being convicted of murder. Sadly, we lost two exceptional Bristol police officers. 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