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State Police K9 Gets Body Armor

#MIDDLETOWN CT – January 8, 2016 - Connecticut State Police’s K-9 Asher will receive a bullet and stab protective vest thanks to a charitable donation from non-profit organization Vested Interest in K9s, Inc. The vest is sponsored by Wagging Tails Pet Sitting and Mobile Grooming of of Southington, CT and will be embroidered with the sentiment “Donated by Wagging Tails Pet Sitting & Mobile Grooming.” Delivery is expected within eight to ten weeks. K9 Asher has been assigned to Trooper First Class Jessica Colburn for two years and is currently working at Troop A in Southbury. K9 Asher is a three-year-year-old German Shepard who is trained in all patrol functions including tracking, building searches, evidence recovery, apprehension, obstacles and obedience. K9 Asher…

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On January 8, 2016, Norwalk Police, Norwalk Animal Control and the Norwalk Health Department responded to 14 Ohio Avenue at the request of the Norwalk Fire Department. The Norwalk Fire Department had been called to the scene for a broken water pipe/flooding condition in the house and had found the residence to be in deplorable condition. The Fire Department also found a dog living in the residence. While Animal Control was investigating, the owner of the residence arrived at the scene. It was determined that the owner had not checked on the dog and a cat, which was not located,in two weeks but stated that she had someone checking on the animals for her. There was no water or food…

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Stratford EMS Ceremony

#Stratford CT--Saturday the Stratford EMS conducted an Honor Guard Graduation, Remembrance Ceremony plaque dedication,and new ambulance dedication.  Graduating was -Volunteer EMT, Lauren Botsford, -Volunteer EMT/Supervisor, Scott Burton. Volunteer EMT, Kevin Callahan - Lt Commander, Volunteer EMT, Tom Hallas, -Volunteer EMT/Supervisor, Chris Mancini - Sergeant-Volunteer EMT, Jeff Shaw.   Paramedic, Mike Paoletto (Honor Guard Commander) orchestrated the event with his cadets. Administrator Kevin Giasullo "MC'd" the event. Director Michael Loiz gave the memorial plaque dedication and Mayor John Harkins participated in "jacketing" the new graduates with their new Class-A jacket. There were several local dignitaries present including Rep. Sredzinski, Rep. McGorty and Rep. Hoydick including other regional EMS and Public Safety service chiefs and representation. Both the Stratford Fire Department and Police Department Honor Guards were…

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