#Fairfield CT– There were a lot of long faces besides K-9 Rugers at the Fairfield Police Headquarters Wednesday at the Police Commissioner’s meeting.  Ruger, a german shepherd canine was retired after an injury sustained in the line of duty compounded with a genetic back disability.  First Selectman Michael Tetreau said in Ruger’s tenure Ruger conducted 300 narcotics searches, which ended in about 200 arrests. The K-9 also tracked 25 missing persons and about 100 suspects. He helped the surrounding towns as well.

Police Chief Gary MacNamara said this will not prevent Ruger from a long life and the dog was sold to his handler Kevin Wells who said “I’m losing a partner but gaining a pet at home” the chief added “A well trained pet!”

The chief said the department plans on replacing Ruger.  Ruger’s acquisition and training costs were by donations from the community.  Ruger was named after the gun manufacturer and contributor Strum Ruger of Southport.