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Bristol police to unveil memorial honoring Lt. DeMonte and Sgt. Hamzy
Oct. 12 marks two years since tragedy struck Bristol and Sergeant Alex Hamzy and Lieutenant Dustin DeMonte were killed in the line of duty on Oct. 12, 2022. The police department plans to honor their memories by unveiling a public display In their honor and holding a private ceremony in memory of them. In the days and weeks after…
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Cousin of fallen Bristol Police Sgt. Alex Hamzy honoring his memory with luminaries
Next Saturday will mark two years since Lieutenant Dustin Demonte and Sergeant Alex Hamzy were killed in the line of duty in Bristol. A relative of Sgt. Hamzy is honoring his memory through the sale of luminaries.
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Cousin of fallen Bristol Police Sgt. Alex Hamzy honoring his memory with luminaries
Next Saturday will mark two years since Lieutenant Dustin Demonte and Sergeant Alex Hamzy were killed in the line of duty in Bristol. A relative of Sgt. Hamzy is honoring his memory through the sale of luminaries. “Just to see those blue lights is incredible. I mean, driving through Bristol and the surrounding areas and just seeing it illuminated with…
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CT LIVE! Celebrates Coffee – Cafe Real
The Bristol cafe is serving up authentic Columbian coffee.
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Bristol nonprofit creates youth program to address school threats, teen depression
A nonprofit in Bristol has created a youth program that aims to help teenagers struggling with anxiety and depression.
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Bristol nonprofit creates youth program to address school threats, teen depression
A nonprofit in Bristol has created a youth program that aims to help teenagers struggling with anxiety and depression. Derek Jones and Kelly Houston from DK Movement Cares, Inc. said the program aims to empower teens and give them the tools to handle everyday stressors. “We just want kids to get interactive, we want kids to get off their phone…
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Bristol schools will be closed Friday because of threat
There will be no school for students in Bristol Friday due to a threat. Mayor Jeff Caggiano confirmed that all public schools in the district will be closed. Specific information about the threat wasn’t immediately available.
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Who's to blame for funding woes with CT's heat assistance program?
Oil vendors say payments don’t cover the cost of oil. State officials say US Congress should be footing the bill.
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Concerning post from elementary school parent prompts lockdown in Bristol
An elementary school parent has been arrested after allegedly writing a concerning social media post and showing up at Hubbell Elementary School in Bristol on Wednesday. Bristol police said they responded to the elementary school located on West Washington Street after being notified of several alarming social media posts by a parent. Authorities said the parent, David Arroyo Jr. of…
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Shots fired at Rockwell Park in Bristol Tuesday afternoon
An investigation is underway after shots were fired at a popular park in Bristol on Tuesday afternoon. Police said they found evidence of gunfire at Rockwell Park, located behind Muzzy Field. Officers were called to the park for reported gunfire at about 2:45 p.m. Police didn’t find anyone who had been shot. No injuries were reported. The incident is...
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Bristol restaurant reopens after second vehicle crashed into it in two years
A Bristol restaurant that has been damaged twice in two years when vehicles crashed into it has reopened and the owner continues to rebuild. In August, a truck crashed into Jimmy’s on the River on Terryville Road as guests were dining inside. Fortunately, everyone was able to make it out safely. The owner, Jimmy Driscoll, was eager to welcome...
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Stop the sound: Health district orders Bristol company to reduce noise levels
Our NBC CT Responds team has learned that local health officials have taken action to stop the nagging noise in Bristol.
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Stop the sound: Health district orders Bristol company to reduce noise levels
Remember that nagging noise bothering residents in Bristol and beyond? Our NBC CT Responds team was the first to report this story and listen to local frustrations. This week we’ve learned that local health officials have taken action. The Bristol-Burlington Health District said it has served the company Reworld with notices of violation and an order to reduce its...
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Bristol police officers show support for fallen officer's daughter heading to school
To mark the first day of school in Bristol, several police officers came out to wish fallen officer Lt. Dustin DeMonte’s daughter a good first day. Pheobe DeMonte started kindergarten this year, the police department said. Lt. DeMonte and Sgt. Alex Hamzy were shot and killed while responding to a call in October 2022. Officer Alec Iurato was also shot,…
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Truck crashes into newly renovated Bristol restaurant
A restaurant in Bristol is left to pick up the pieces after a truck crashed into it on Monday.
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Truck crashes into newly renovated Bristol restaurant
A restaurant in Bristol is left to pick up the pieces after a truck crashed into it on Monday. The Bristol Fire Department responded to Jimmy’s on the River on Terryville Road. Authorities said minor injuries were reported in the crash. The restaurant was open and guests were dining inside when it happened. They say everyone was able to...
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Report details police shooting that ended in crash of stolen cruiser into Bristol diner
In January 2023, a Bristol police officer shot a suspect who was accused of stealing a Bristol police cruiser and then crashing into Palma’s Diner, according to officials.
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Videos, report released after investigation into shooting of suspect who crashed stolen cruiser into Bristol diner
In January 2023, a Bristol police officer shot a suspect who was accused of stealing a Bristol police cruiser and then crashing into Palma’s Diner, according to officials. The Office of the Inspector General has completed its report after investigating the shooting. On Wednesday, the office released several videos showing the shooting and the suspect driving off, then hitting the…
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Bristol bakery known for social justice support closes its doors
A Bristol bakery known for its support for social justice is now closed. Saturday was the last day it was open after getting a wave of customer support earlier this year.