State trooper who was arrested twice has resigned
A state trooper who was arrested in August and November of 2025 for the same domestic disturbance resigned on March 5, Connecticut State Police confirmed on Tuesday.
On Aug. 27, 37-year-old Trooper Edward Gookin was arrested after a verbal and physical altercation at a home in Griswold, and he was determined to be the aggressor.
He was charged with disorderly conduct, released on $2,500 bond, and placed on paid administrative duty at that time.
Then on Nov. 19, Gookin was arrested again for the same incident that happened on Aug. 27.
This time, he was charged with risk of injury to a child, reckless endangerment, and illegal discharge of a firearm. He was again placed on paid administrative duty, posted a $25,000 bond, and appeared in court.
Now, state police say Gookin has resigned.
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