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State trooper charged with interfering with officer

June 07, 2018 12:00 am • Last Updated: June 07, 2018 8:57 pm

HARWINTON, Conn. — A Connecticut State Police trooper has been suspended and charged with interfering with an officer following a confrontation last weekend.

State police say officers were called to a home in Harwinton around 9 p.m. Saturday for a suspicious car parked in a driveway.

Police found 41-year-old Trooper Kenneth Dillon, who allegedly became uncooperative with officers. Trooper Kelly Grant said Tuesday that Dillon was arrested after being questioned and taken to a hospital for a medical evaluation.

The state police Bureau of Professional Standards has launched an administrative inquiry into Dillon, who was suspended with pay.

State Police Union President Andrew Matthews tells WFSB-TV people should "refrain judgment until all facts are known."

Dillon is due back in court June 18.

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