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Died 4/16/17 Handler – Ofc. Felicia Figol CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Officer Felicia Figol’s K9 partner St Michael with the Newtown Police Department, who passed away Sunday from a rare form of cancer who was diagnosed in the beginning of April. Officer St Michael was trained in narcotic detection, suspect tracking and apprehension. Figol joined the …

It is with a heavy heart and great sorrow that Officer John Zalalick’s retired K9 Axel had to euthanize today. He was taken to the vet due to a distended stomach and came to find out through X-Rays, that he was suffering from multiple tumors on his kidney and liver, something ruptured and he was bleeding internally. No operation could …

Died – 2/15/17 Handler – Sgt. Joseph Phelps It is with great sadness to inform all of you that on 02/15/17 @ approx. 0500 hrs. retired K-9 Ranger had a sudden deterioration in his health. Sgt. Joseph Phelps brought Ranger to the Animal Hospital of Rocky Hill to be evaluated for his sudden health change. Sgt. Phelps had to make …

Died – 12/19/16 Handler – officer Ian McPherson Police dog remembered as selfless, legendary German shepherd While serving on the Seymour Police Department, K9 Koa could be a criminal’s worst nightmare. But for his handler, former officer Ian McPherson, the German shepherd was his work partner and best friend. After Koa’s retirement in 2010, the dog remained a part of …

Died – 12/16/16 Handler – Officer Brian Ziolkovski CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of K9 Zeus who was handled by Officer Brian Ziolkovski of the Old Saybrook Police Department. Officer’s saluted Zeus on his way to be put down, then a sad good bye was given to K9 Zeus surrounded by his family members. K9 Zeus was put …

Died – 11/22/16 Handler – Officer Nuno Martins Wethersfield Police Dog Dies After Pursuing Kidnapping Suspect CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Officer Nuno Martins K9 partner Thor who was 3 years old and with the Wethersfield Police Department for 2 years. Thor died from injuries sustained while pursuing a kidnapping suspect last night. Thor was released to …

Died 10/19/16 Handler – Officer Ed Demers CPWDA is sad to announce that Officer Demers retired K9 partner JJ with the Middlebury Police Department has passed away. Officer Ed Demers and K9 JJ joined the CPWDA on 1/1/06 and were members during 2006, 2007 & 2008. We send our prayers and condolences to the Demers family during this difficult time.

Died 10/6/16 Handler – Captain Roger Newton CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of K9 Kilo who was partnered with Capt. Roger Newton of the New London Police Department. They were members of the CPWDA in 2010 & 2011. Our prayers are with the Newton family during this difficult time. It is with great sadness I announce the passing …

Died Sept. 2016

Died – 7/30/16 Handler – Officer Justin Deloy CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Officer Justin Deloy’s retired K9 partner Brodie. Brodie was euthanized today. K9 Brodie worked with the Torrington Police Department and retired at the age of 11 years old in 2015. Officer Deloy and K9 Brodie worked the streets for almost 10 years. Both had …