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		  
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 4, 2009

STATE POLICE MAKE HIGHWAY NARCOTICS ARREST

   On September 4, 2009 at approximately 11:20 a.m., a Connecticut State Trooper was monitoring the flow of traffic on I-95 northbound in the area of exit 66.

   Utilizing his assigned laser unit, the Trooper clocked a vehicle traveling at 80 mph in a 65 mph zone. The Trooper conducted a motor vehicle stop south of the exit 67 off-ramp.

   The State Trooper detected what he believed to be the odor of un-burnt marijuana and requested that a canine team respond to the scene. The narcotics canine was deployed and alerted to an area of the vehicle that was searched, revealing a suitcase containing a seven-pound “brick” of marijuana wrapped in plastic. 

   State Troopers arrested Sean Gamboa-Vasquez, DOB 11-29-1972, of 98 Hempstead Street, New London.

   Gamboa-Vasquez was held on a $150,000.00 bond.

Photo of marijuana brick