CT Trooper's Deadly Force in Pursuit Deemed Unjustified

WHO:

CT News Junkie - Inspector General Eliot Prescott conducted the investigation.

WTNH - Trooper Wilfred Blanchette was involved in the incident.

WHAT:

CT News Junkie - The Inspector General ruled that the use of deadly force by Trooper Blanchette was not legally justified.

WTNH - The trooper intentionally rammed his state police cruiser into the back of another vehicle during a high-speed pursuit.

WHERE:

WTNH - The incident occurred in Connecticut.

WHEN:

CT News Junkie - The incident took place in November 2025.

WHY:

CT News Junkie - The Inspector General's report concluded that the trooper's actions were not legally justified.

HOW:

WTNH - The trooper used his state police cruiser to ram another vehicle during the pursuit.

(UPDATED July 2, 2026 23:26 UTC)

An investigation led by Inspector General Eliot Prescott has concluded that the use of deadly force by Trooper Wilfred Blanchette during a high-speed pursuit in Connecticut was not legally justified. The report reveals that Trooper Blanchette intentionally rammed his state police cruiser into the back of another vehicle in November 2025. This determination highlights serious concerns regarding the trooper's actions during the incident.