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
December 15, 2010

         STATE POLICE SEEK PUBLIC'S HELP IN SOLVING ELLINGTON BREAK-IN

   State Police are seeking the public’s help in solving a November burglary at Rice Packaging Inc. commercial building in Ellington.

   On Saturday, November 20, at about 11:30 a.m., a suspect broke into the commercial building, located on Route 83 in Ellington. The suspect caused significant damage to the interior of the building.

   The suspect is described as a white male, in his 50s, with shoulder-length white or gray hair and a moustache and goatee.  State Police obtained video surveillance footage of the crime and based on the surveillance video, Troopers believe the suspect is 5’6” to 5’10” tall and about 210 pounds.  He was wearing work boots, jeans and a lined, outdoor workshirt.

   State Police are asking anyone who may have any information about this incident or identity of the suspect is asked to call Trooper First Class Robert Given at the Ellington Resident Trooper’s Office at (860) 875-1522.  All calls will be kept confidential.

Photo of suspect
Connecticut State Police
Public Information OfficeYour Help Needed
The Connecticut State Police frequently relies on the general public for help in solving criminal cases.  If you have witnessed a crime or if you have information that might help detectives solve a case, we would like to hear from you. 

If you can help the CT State Police solve a crime, please call our 24 hour line

(860) 685-8190, or our toll free line at 800-842-0200 (in-state only).
Or if you choose you can Text a Tip-

HOW?: by using your cell phone you can (anonymously) text a message with a tip or information to the CT State Police.


Text "TIP711 plus your message" to CRIMES (274637)

This is strictly a system set up for the public to send tips via text messaging to
the police text messaging to the police anonymously.

THIS IS NOT TO BE USED TO REPORT CRIMES
OR
TO BE USED FOR REPORTING EMERGENCIES

FOR EMERGENCIES CALL 911