Crime & Safety
CT State Trooper Arrested After Disturbance Involving Firearm
The charges stem from an incident in August, according to state police.
GRISWOLD, CT — A Connecticut state trooper was arrested on a warrant Tuesday following a domestic disturbance involving a firearm in August.
Edward Joshua Gookin, 37, of Griswold, was charged Tuesday with illegal discharge of a firearm, risk of injury to a child, and first-degree reckless endangerment.
He posted a $25,000 bond and was due to be arraigned today in Superior Court in Norwich.
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The new charges stem from an incident on Aug. 28 in Griswold, according to a police report. Gookin was previously charged with disorderly conduct for the same incident, according to state police and court documents.
Police did not provide additional details on what transpired.
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Gookin is currently on administrative duty.
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