The New Haven Police Department held a blood drive yesterday in memory of one of the own who died several years ago.
The blood drive was held in memory of Sgt. Dario Scott Aponte, who died in the line of duty on Sept. 10, 2008, when he was involved in a crash while responding to a domestic violence call.
The blood drive started at 1 p.m. and went until 5:45 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 3 in the New Haven Police Department Gymnasium at 1 Union Avenue.
To donate blood, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or log ontoredcrossblood.org
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