Plainville Police Lt. John Quilter died Saturday, Jan. 18, surrounded by his family. The department did not disclose the cause of death.
The 49-year-old Bristol native married his high school sweetheart, Missy, and they had three children. John recently became a grandfather for the first time, according to his obituary.
John Quilter joined the Plainville Police Department in 1999 after serving in the U.S. Army. His career in Connecticut was marked by selflessness and a commitment to improving the community…