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Suspended K-9 Officer In New England Killed Dogs, Police Say Suspended K-9 Officer In New England Killed Dogs, Police Say
Suspended K-9 Officer In New England Killed Dogs, Police Say A suspended Connecticut K-9 officer and another man have been charged with killing at least 10 dogs and burying them on his business property. New Canaan PD Officer David Rivera Jr., age 34, a Fairfield County resident in Stratford, turned himself in to Naugatuck Police in New Haven County on Monday, May 2, Department on an active warrant for events that took place at his business Black Rock Canine Training: Conspiracy to commit cruelty to animals Reckless endangerment  Conspiracy to commit euthanization of a canine Rivera was arrested along with his general manager New Haven County r…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Extreme Tree-Hugger Accused Of 'Humping' Nature In Stranger's Backyard Extreme Tree-Hugger Accused Of 'Humping' Nature In Stranger's Backyard
Extreme Tree-Hugger Accused Of 'Humping' Nature In Stranger's Backyard Police arrested a man accused of “humping trees” in a stranger’s backyard. On Nov. 12 at around 3 p.m., Naugatuck Police responded to a report of an “unknown male in a backyard, half-dressed, humping trees, screaming, and eating branches,” police said. When police arrived on the scene, High Street, the suspect allegedly ran into a nearby home causing the residents to flee, police said. The suspect came out of the home and was arrested, police said. During the incident the suspect also allegedly spat at and assaulted police officers, police said. John Edward Fignar, 36, of Newington, has b…

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by Kristin Palpini