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“You work everyday, you try and make a living and then somebody comes out of nowhere and kind of takes it apart,” said Paul Palma, whose family owns the diner. Jimmie Shoemaker-Gonzalez, 39, had a hospital arraignment in New Britain Superior Court on Friday after police named him the suspect in multiple carjacking incidents on Thursday. He is currently being…

A Bristol police officer shot a man in the leg who is suspected of committing two carjackings and stealing a police vehicle Thursday, according to the Office of Inspector General.

A police vehicle was stolen during an investigation into a carjacking Thursday afternoon and the suspect crashed into a Bristol diner, according to Bristol police.

A police vehicle was stolen during an investigation into a carjacking Thursday afternoon and the suspect crashed into a Bristol diner, according to Bristol police.

The National Law Enforcement Officer Hall of Fame has announced that Bristol Police’s Alec Iurato is being inducted and receiving the Courage in Service Award. In October, Iurato was injured in a shooting that killed two Bristol police officers, Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy. He’s credited for killing the suspect with a single gunshot. Iurato is among...

The parents of the 4-year-old girl that died in June allegedly have a history of child abuse and neglect, according to court documents obtained by NBC Connecticut. Rocky and Ashley Hernandez-DeJesus briefly appeared in court Tuesday after each posting $250,000 bonds in connection to the death of their daughter. The New Britain couple faces a list of charges, including manslaughter…

Two people who were arrested in connection to the June death of a 4-year-old girl in Bristol appeared in court on Wednesday.

Two people who were arrested in connection to the June death of a 4-year-old girl in Bristol appeared in court on Wednesday. Officers said they arrested 28-year-old Ashley Hernandez-DeJesus and 31-year-old Rocky Hernandez-DeJesus, both of New Britain, on Tuesday. Investigators served arrest warrants for Ashley and Rocky, who are married, and they were both taken into custody in New Britain….

Two people have been arrested in connection to the June death of a 4-year-old girl in Bristol, police said. Officers said they arrested 28-year-old Ashley Hernandez-DeJesus and 31-year-old Rocky Hernandez-DeJesus, both of New Britain, on Tuesday. Investigators served arrest warrants for Ashley and Rocky, who are married, and they were both taken into custody in New Britain. Police said...

Last week, nearly 14,000 pairs of socks were stolen from Brian’s Angels Homeless Outreach in Bristol. “It’s a despicable thing, and anybody who could do this should be ashamed of themselves,” said Jessica Bolesta, a volunteer at Brian’s Angels. Brian’s Angels Homeless Outreach is feeling angry, and rightfully so. “It’s a big deal because we’re not supposed to steal...

Late last week, nearly 14,000 pairs of socks were stolen from Brian’s Angels Homeless Outreach in Bristol.

The wife of fallen Bristol police Lt. Dustin DeMonte is taking the Thanksgiving holiday to offer her thanks for the support she has been shown since her husband was killed in October. Laura DeMonte was joined by Bristol Police Chief Brian Gould in a video posted on Facebook Wednesday by the Bristol Police Department. “I would like to take this…

Blue lights have taken over the city of Bristol. The community gathered for a silent vigil to remember two fallen police officers, Saturday marking one month since Lt. Dustin Demonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy were killed in the line of duty.

Keeping the memories of fallen Bristol police officers Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy alive – it’s why the mayor is calling on people in Bristol to light the city in blue.

Keeping the memories of fallen Bristol police officers Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy alive – it’s why the mayor is calling on people in Bristol to light the city in blue. It comes as we approach one month since their deaths. “It’s almost like a family atmosphere with the support the community had for the two officers,”...

A strong show of support rolled through several communities on Sunday. Hundreds of riders paid tribute to two fallen heroes from Bristol Police Department. “This is what we do as bikers. We’re very charitable and we always give back to the community,” said Dee Ferro from Yankee Harley-Davidson. And in the process, they helped to raise nearly a quarter...

A 59-year-old man has died after he was struck by a vehicle in Bristol Saturday evening. Police said Steven Charette, 59, walked out of a private driveway and down the roadway before stepping in front of the path of a vehicle that had been traveling west at Pine Street near Mitchell Street around 6:30 p.m. Saturday. The driver immediately stopped…

For country singer and Connecticut native Jordan Oaks, law enforcement has represented an important part of his life. Oaks had officers in his family and was a cadet when he was younger.

For country singer and Connecticut native Jordan Oaks, law enforcement has represented an important part of his life. Oaks had officers in his family and was a cadet when he was younger. His song “He Bleeds Blue” paying tribute to the sacrifices of police officers across the country. “They chose to do that to keep us safe and I think…

Nearly a week after the joint funeral for Bristol Police Lt. Dustin DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy, people are still being drawn to the massive memorial outside the police department. The person who is caring for the memorial says about 100 people are still visiting per day. Lindsey Rivers works for Bristol’s Department of Public Works. She actually works in...