State police union warns of fake fundraisers claiming to benefit family of late TFC Aaron Pelletier – NBC Connecticut

The state police union said it had learned of several fake fundraisers purporting to raise money for the family of fallen State Trooper First Class Aaron Pelletier.

Pelletier was killed in the line of duty Thursday afternoon when he was struck by a pickup truck during a traffic stop on Interstate 84 in Southington.

The Connecticut State Police Union said several platforms had been set up to raise funds for Pelletier’s family, but that they had learned of several fake and unauthorized platforms.

The only approved fundraiser, according to state police, is a GoFundMe campaign created by members of Connecticut State Police Troop H and approved by the Pelletier family.

You can find it here.

The union said citizens who prefer to donate by check can send it to the State Police Union at 111 Founder’s Plaza, Suite 500, East Hartford, CT 06108.

“We are grateful for the time and memories we had with our brother Aaron. We will always remember Aaron’s infectious smile that lit up a room. We will work hard to honor him and pay tribute to him for the sacrifice he made to fulfill his oath of office as a state trooper. We ask that you please keep Trooper Pelletier, his family, and his brothers and sisters in the state troopers in your thoughts and prayers during this terribly sad time,” the union said in a statement.

Pelletier is survived by his wife Dominique, two children, 5-year-old Troy and 3-year-old Zachary, his brother Michael Pelletier, his sister Christine Outeiro, and his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Michael and Dianne Pelletier.