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Suspended Fairfield County K-9 Officer Killed, Buried Dogs at Training Facility, Police Say Suspended Fairfield County K-9 Officer Killed, Buried Dogs at Training Facility, Police Say
Suspended Fairfield County K-9 Officer Killed, Buried Dogs at Training Facility, 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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Local Police Officer In Region Suspended Following Arrest Local Police Officer In Region Suspended Following Arrest
Local Police Officer In Region Suspended Following Arrest A police officer in Fairfield County charged with illegally possessing explosives and an assault weapon has been placed on leave. David Rivera of the New Canaan PD was charged on Thursday, April 28, in his hometown of Stratford after quantities of high explosives were found improperly stored in his home, said Joseph T. Corradino, Fairfield State's Attorney. Following the search and charges, the New Canaan Police Department placed Rivera on leave on Wednesday, April 27, said Chief Leon Krolikowski, of the New Canaan Police. He is prohibited from serving as an active-duty New Canaan off…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Isaias: Man Killed By Falling Tree During Height Of Storm In Connecticut Isaias: Man Killed By Falling Tree During Height Of Storm In Connecticut
Isaias: Man Killed By Falling Tree During Height Of Storm In Connecticut A man was killed by a falling tree during the height of Tropical Storm Isaias in Connecticut. The incident happened in New Haven County just after 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 in Naugatuck. The 66-year-old man had exited his vehicle and attempted to move branches from the roadway in the area of Andrew Mountain Road and Red Maple Court, Naugatuck Police said. While moving the branches, a tree fell, striking the man.  The injuries were fatal, police said.  The identity of the man, who is Naugatuck resident, is being withheld pending notification of all next of …

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by Joe Lombardi