CT Mourns Death Of Beloved State Trooper: News Digest

Milford CT

03 September, 2021

8:05 AM

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CONNECTICUT — It's been a very difficult and somber week for us in Connecticut. Historic floods caused untold property damage and claimed the life of a beloved Connecticut State Trooper, Trooper Sgt. Brian E. Mohl, 50. "Every line of duty death is heartbreaking and the loss of Sgt. Mohl is no different. He was outside, in the middle of the night, in horrendous conditions, patrolling the Troop L area. He was doing a job he loved and he was taken much too soon," Colonel Stavros Mellekas, Commanding Officer of the State Police, said. Gov. Ned Lamont directed U.S. and state flags in Connecticut lowered to half-staff in honor of Mohl. Also, a plane crash claimed the lives of four people on board and injured two people inside an occupied building. See related: CT State Trooper Killed In Flood Identified, State Mourns His Death 4 Killed As Plane Crashes Into Occupied Building: Police Disciplinary records of 5 dead Sandy Hook first-graders sought as part of lawsuit Remington this week subpoenaed the "academic, attendance and disciplinary records of five dead first graders and four dead school employees who were killed in Sandy Hook," reports WFSB 3 TV. The request was made with the Newtown School District. (You can view the court filing and a response from an attorney representing the Sandy Hook parents here). Not a great COVID-19 update Each Thursday, state officials release an update on the number of COVID-19 related deaths from the past week and this week the number rose by 39 new deaths. This is another large spike from the previous week. For the week of August 3, three deaths were reported for the full week. (Read the latest updates here). Sharing some positive, inspiring stories, which we desperately needed this week A U.S. Army veteran from Connecticut has embarked on a 2-day march of more than 70 miles, from one end of Connecticut to another, in an effort to raise funds for the Gold Star families of the 13 fallen service members of the recent Kabul Airport attack. (Read his full story here). For several days last week, Connecticut resident Alex Plitsas found himself averaging about two hours of sleep a night and unable to eat most of the time. This week, he can sleep soundly, knowing that 40 United States citizens, Green Card holders and Afghan allies — including four children left stranded in Afghanistan in the waning days of a 20-year war — are safe in the U.S., thanks to his efforts. (Read his full story here). WTNH News 8 has compiled a list of events for you this Labor Day weekend They have put together 8 events and activities for this holiday weekend. (Read about all eight here). Looking for weekend fun? @SarahCodyMedia has some ideas for you! The corn maze is opening up at @LymanOrchards, and there are many fairs going on this Labor Day weekend. https://t.co/xhnwq8HrEw— WTNH News 8 (@WTNH) September 3, 2021 The holiday weekend weather forecast for CT Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 11 mph. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 77. Light and variable wind becoming west 5 to 8 mph in the morning. Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Light south wind increasing to 8 to 13 mph in the morning. Labor Day: A 30 percent chance of showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 80. Updates on traffic conditions across CT W. HARTFORD - Delays. I-84 Eastbound is congested between Exits 43 and 46 (2.5 miles). Reported Friday, September 3 at 8:17 am. WETHERSFIELD - Delays. I-91 Northbound is congested between Exits 25 and 29 (1.1 miles). Reported Friday, September 3 at 8:28 am. BRIDGEPORT - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 26 and 21 (3.9 miles). Reported Friday, September 3 at 6:09 am. FAIRFIELD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 19 and 11 (11.5 miles). Reported Friday, September 3 at 7:12 am. STAMFORD - Delays. I-95 Southbound is congested between Exits 9 and 5 (3.8 miles). Reported Friday, September 3 at 7:56 am. NEW MILFORD - Route 202 CLOSED @ Route 67, Route 7 & Bridge St due to water over road ( ). Reported Thursday, September 2 at 6:22 am. ROCKY HILL - Ferry CLOSED due to high waters until further notice. Reported Friday, September 3 at 6:30 am. SIMSBURY - Rt 315 Road CLOSED between Rt 10 and Terry Plains Road due to flooding. Reported Thursday, September 2 at 2:12 pm. TRUMBULL - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 49 and 44 (5.4 miles). Reported Friday, September 3 at 7:12 am. WESTPORT - Delays. RT15 Southbound is congested between Exits 41 and 38 (4.8 miles). Reported Friday, September 3 at 7:14 am.