Public Safety
Protesters Block Highway, Street Traffic in New Haven, Including Ambulance in an Emergency
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The Connecticut State Police would like to remind the public that protests blocking any highway or roadway is not only a crime, but dangerous and will NOT be tolerated. All laws will be strictly enforced. _____________
— an announcement from Connecticut State Police
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On Feb. 4, 2017 at approximately 4:25 p.m., troopers from Troop G – Bridgeport, Troop F – Westbrook and Troop I – Bethany responded to the I-95 Northbound Exit 47 ramp (Rt. 34 Westbound) in New Haven for approximately 100-200 protesters blocking the highway following a request for assistance from the New Haven Police Department.