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

Cold Case: Mary Aaron


Mary Aaron (Frattalone-maiden name) 

Mary Aaron (Frattalone)


DOB:     06-26-62

Date Last Seen: 07/02/81

Body Discovered: 08/01/81

Suspicious Death / Homicide

Mary Aaron was last seen on 07/02/81.  On 08/01/81, the skeletal remains of Mary Aaron were discovered in the wooded area of the Rte 123 and Rte 15 Commuter Lot.  Her cause of death is undetermined. Mary’s husband, James “Purple” Aaron was questioned years ago, to no avail. Mary and James Aaron were discussing divorce prior to her disappearance. He was convicted of a Feb 1985 kidnapping charge of his then girlfriend, April Grisanti, whose body has yet to be discovered.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Connecticut State Police Western District Major Crime Squad at the numbers listed below.

Connecticut State Police
Western District Major Crime Squad
(800) 376-1554, (203) 267-2220Email:  Western District Major Crime Squad