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Published on Sunday, January 14, 2007
in the Central Florida 13 News

Suspects Denied Bond In FHP Trooper’s Death

There are new developments in the deadly shooting of a Florida Highway Patrol trooper as the two suspects arrested in connection with the case are denied bond.

On Sunday, a judge ordered both 19-year-old Joshua Altersberger and 21-year-old Quintin Kinder to remain locked up.

Troopers say Altersberger shot and killed veteran highway patrol trooper Sgt. Nick Sottile following a traffic stop on Friday in Highlands County.

Troopers say Kinder ran away from the car shortly before the gunfire, but later turned himself in.

Altersberger is now charged with murder. Kinder is charged with trespassing but could face other charges.

Meanwhile, final goodbyes for Sottile begin Monday. A viewing will be held in Lake Placid for the 24 year veteran. His funeral will be on Tuesday in Sebring.

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