In court Wednesday, O’Connell said Ragozzine also made threatening comments against Winsted police officers. A friend who heard the comments was so alarmed he contacted Winsted police. Ragozzine boasted he has access to firearms and would “vent” to his friend about his hate for police, the government and society, according to a Winchester police report O’Connell cited in court. When drinking and sober, he would make threats against specific police officers, according to the report.