2 state troopers turn themselves into Wethersfield PD on kidnapping & assault charges

WETHERSFIELD — Two Connecticut State Troopers have turned themselves in on kidnapping, assault, and other charges, after an investigation by Wethersfield Police. State Police identified the men as Trooper Rupert Laird, assigned to Troop C in Tolland and Trooper Xavier Cruz, who is assigned to Troop K in Colchester. Both started on the force in 2012. The Wethersfield Police Chief said both were arrested in connection with an alleged assault in Wethersfield