Crime & Safety
Former Glastonbury Cop 'Could Be' Person Of Interest In Burglary Probe
State police are investigating the possibility of a former Glastonbury officer being involved in a crime, authorities said.
GLASTONBURY, CT — Glastonbury police are investigating a local burglary that may have involved a former officer.
In a news release issued Wednesday, police said investigators were "alerted to the possibility that a former Glastonbury police officer was a person of interest" in "a recent burglary" probe.
The investigation involves "multiple jurisdictions," according to the news release, and the Connecticut State Police Major Crimes Unit has therefore been called in to assist, according to the news release.
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"We have no additional comments at this time," police said.
Police released an accompanying statement:
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"The men and women of the Glastonbury Police Department value our relationship with the community and we have worked tirelessly to build trust and collaboration with those we serve. We hold our staff to a high standard and demand that they perform their duty with honor and integrity. Any breach of the public's trust is unacceptable. We are fully cooperating with the state police investigation and expect anyone responsible for violating the law to be held accountable."
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