A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison in connection with the fatal crash that killed Hartford Det. Robert “Bobby” Garten. Richard Barrington, 20, faced sentencing on ...

In Sept. 2023, the 34-year-old Bobby Garten and his partner, Det. Brian Kearney, responded to an emergency call when their cruiser was struck by a vehicle driven by Richard Barrington.

“Because Bobby’s life expectancy was 41 more years. 41 more birthdays, family gatherings," William Garten, Bobby's older brother, said in an interview Thursday.

A Connecticut man has been sentenced to 16 years in prison in connection with the fatal crash that killed Hartford Det. Robert “Bobby” Garten. Richard Barrington, 20, faced sentencing on ...

News / Jun 20, 2025 / 11:05 PM EDT The man who fatally struck Hartford Police Det. Bobby Garten in the line of duty was sentenced to 30 years in prison, suspended after 16 years on Friday.

We want to continue to fight for Bobby and Brian,” Will Garten said. An attorney for Barrington confirmed the guilty plea, but declined to comment. Barrington is scheduled to be sentenced in June.

HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - Nearly two years after Hartford Det. Bobby Garten was killed in the line of duty, the man responsible has been sentenced to 30 years in prison. The family of Garten called ...

Officer Robert “Bobby” Garten, 34, an eight-year Hartford police veteran whose father retired as a detective on the force, died from his injuries.