Man seriously hurt in early morning crash
A man was seriously injured during a one-car crash on Farmington Avenue Thursday morning, June 20. Bristol police said they received a call at 4:31 a.m. about an accident in the area of Farmington...
View ArticlePolice Dept. to be assessed; public comment sought
The Bristol Police Department’s policies and procedures will be examined by a team of assessors from the Police Officers Standards and Training Council. Verification that the police meets the POST...
View ArticleBarnes Highway, Lincoln Street closed due to accident investigation
Police reported Barnes Highway (Route 72) in Bristol is closed between Central Street and the Plainville town line. Additionally, Lincoln Street is closed between East Main Street and Pine Street due...
View ArticleState police announce 50 DUI arrests, no fatalities over July 4 weekend
Connecticut State Troopers announced a sharp reduction in violations and no fatalities over the July 4 weekend despite an increase in arrests for driving under the influence of alcohol. Over the...
View Article13 stores caught selling liquor to minors
Thirteen stores in Bristol were caught selling liquor to minors during an operation targeting illegal sales. As part of a grant secured by the Best-4-Bristol Coalition, members of the Bristol Police...
View ArticleSouthington police investigate motorcycle accident
The Southington Police Department is investigating an accident between a vehicle and a motorcycle on West Street last Friday. Investigators are asking anyone with information about the collision to...
View ArticleBody found off Center Street Saturday
Police found a body off Center Street on Saturday. Police reported that at 11:50 a.m., officers responded to a complaint about a body in a wooded area by the railroad tracks of Center Street. Police...
View ArticleArrest made in MV crash struck pedestrian
After fleeing the scene after driving into a pedestrian on Jerome Avenue Aug. 24, the operator of the vehicle was arrested on several charges. Clayton Nogiec, 22, was charged with second degree assault...
View ArticleMan dies from assault on Bartholomew
A man died following an assault at a party on Bartholomew Street on Aug. 19. Police said Michael Martinez, 38, died as a result of the serious injuries he sustained during the assault. Prior to...
View ArticlePolice awards distributed
An award ceremony was held Sept. 17 to honor the members of the Bristol Police Department officers and Police Explorers. Members of the department’s Central Region Emergency Response Team received a...
View ArticlePolice blotter for the Oct. 11 edition
The Bristol Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Monday, Sept. 30 to Saturday, Oct. 5: Kaniya Jenae Burney, 21, of 24 Troutbrook Rd., Bristol, was arrested on Monday,...
View ArticleState police report 593 accidents, 2 fatalities over Thanksgiving weekend
Connecticut State Police were out in force during the Thanksgiving weekend, responding to several distress calls, including two fatal motor vehicle accidents, one of which took place on Route 72 in...
View ArticlePolice blotter for the Dec. 20 edition
The Bristol Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Monday, Dec. 9 to Sunday, Dec. 15: Joshua Guadarrama-avile, 26, of 166 Edgewood St., Bristol, was arrested on Monday,...
View ArticleState police report 458 accidents, 2 fatalities over the Christmas holiday
Connecticut State Police were out in force during the Christmas holiday. Troopers responded to several distress calls, including a pair of fatal motor vehicle accidents. From Friday, Dec. 20 at 7 p.m....
View ArticleToy drive benefits Salvation Army
JAMILA YOUNG STAFF WRITER The Bristol Police Department has been collecting new, unwrapped toys this year for their annual toy drive. They’ve received toys from different organizations, and Bristol...
View ArticleBEST-4-Bristol takes on vaping products
JAMILA YOUNG STAFF WRITER BEST-4-Bristol has now taken on the prevention of vaping in their fight to eliminate substance abuse in Bristol. A meeting was held on Thursday, Dec. 12, where a webinar...
View ArticlePolice blotter for the Jan. 3 edition
The Bristol Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Saturday, Dec. 21 to Thursday, Dec. 26: Jacob Andrew Herrington, 34, of Bristol, was arrested on Saturday, Dec. 21, and...
View ArticleState police report 952 accidents, 4 fatalities over the holidays
Connecticut State Police were out in force during the recent holiday season. Troopers responded to several distress calls, including a pair of fatal motor vehicle accidents. From Friday, Dec. 20 at 7...
View ArticlePolice blotter for the Jan 27 edition
The Southington Police Department announced the following arrests and citations from Monday, Jan. 6 to Thursday, Jan. 16 Monday, Jan. 6 Connor Golebiewski, 24, of 545 Finch Ave., Meriden, was charged...
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Southington man arrested for child pornography
Philip Graveline On Tuesday, Jan. 14, Southington police arrested Philip Graveline, 67, of Southington on an outstanding warrant after an investigation stemming from a tip to the Southington Police...
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