Connecticut State Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection



State Police Headquarters Modified Services/Hours
  • Announcement for New Pistol Permit Applicants Only - 5/26/2021
  • Effective June 15, 2020, DESPP-HQ Fingerprint Identification Unit will re-open for in person fingerprinting requestsby appointment only. - 6/5/2020
  • Effective June 15, 2020, DESPP-HQ Reports and Records will re-open for in person requestsby appointment only. For information or to schedule your appointment please click HERE - 6/5/2020
  • At this time, pistol permit renewals will continue to be done by mail only.
  • Fingerprinting Limitations and License Expiration/Renewal extensions; view documentHERE- 4/30/2020
  • Suspension of requirements for unarmed security guards from other states; view documentHERE- 4/30/2020
  • Still regular business hours for Sex Offender Registry and Deadly Weapons Offender Registry- 4/30/2020
  • No service for guard cards (see Governor Lamont’s Executive Order changes to licensing requirements HERE )- 4/30/2020
  • Individuals will be asked to wait outside until called into the building- 4/30/2020

Connecticut State Police Patch STATE OF CONNECTICUT
Department of Public Safety
1111 Country Club Road
Middletown, Connecticut 06457		  
Contact: 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 14, 2007

** UPDATE**

MISSING MAN FOUND

STATE POLICE INVESTIGATING
MISSING PERSON CASE

     State Police at Troop F in Westbrook are seeking the public’s help locating a man reported missing Thursday from Westbrook.

     Linwood Epps, D.O.B. 2-14-43, of 6 Oak Drive, Westbrook, was last seen at about 1:30 p.m. on Sept. 13 walking on his street.  Mr. Epps has a medical condition and is in need of medication.

     Troop F personnel and the Westbrook Fire Department have searched the area and the man’s neighborhood, including going door-to-door to inquire nearby residents.  State Police Canine Teams, along with the State Police helicopter, Trooper One, also assisted in the search. 

     State Police Troopers are  continuing the search today, Sept. 14.

     Linwood Epps is a white male, 5’11”, 190 pounds, medium-heavy set, with black/gray balding hair, a gray beard and mustache. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, tan pants and white sneakers.

     Anyone with who may have seen this missing person is asked to contact Troop F at  (860) 399-2100.

   UPDATE: Linwood Epps was located unharmed Friday afternoon. There is no criminal aspect to this incident and State Police have closed the case.

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