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State trooper suspended following sexual assault allegations

Trooper Jose Campos has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation. His police powers have also been revoked.

SOUTHBURY, Conn. — A Connecticut State Police trooper was suspended from duty Wednesday in connection with sexual assault allegations. 

Officials said the Central District Major Crime Squad is investigating sexual assault allegations against Connecticut State Trooper Jose Campos.

On July 27 at around 1:31 a.m., Southbury constables were called to a house in Old Field Road in Southbury when the person at the residence made allegations against the trooper. 

Campos has been suspended pending the outcome of the investigation. His police powers have also been revoked.

There is no additional information available at the moment. 

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