Tag Archives: CT

Died – 1/9/20 Handler – Master Trainer Daniel Lane C.P.W.D.A. is sad to announce the passing of retired K9 Ike who was euthanized on 1/9/20 who worked alongside his partner Master Trainer, Officer Daniel Lane, with the Waterford Police Department. Although this was not a decision Dan or his family wanted for the partner he loved, it was a tough …

Died – 12/5/19 Handler – Sgt. Fabian Silva C.P.W.D.A. is sad to announce the unexpected passing of K9 Fina today with the Willimantic Police Department who served her department for seven years with her handler Sgt Fabian Silva from 2014 to present. They had numerous finds as a team and a recent physical apprehension of a burglary suspect in late …

Handler – Officer Jeffrey Nichols It is with a heavy heart that CPWDA announces that Officer Jeffrey Nichols retired K9 partner Bessie of the New London Police Department passed away at the age of 13. K9 Bessie was a member of the CPWDA joining on 10/16/13 and were members in 2013, 2015, 2016 2017 & 2018 K9 Bessie will be …

Died 8/30/19 Handler – Officer Jodi Novella Former University Police K-9, Nia, Passes Away On Friday, Aug. 30, a well known K9, Nia, died from medical complications. Her handler, Officer Jodi Novella, shared the news on Facebook in a heartfelt post. Nia was partnered with Novella in 2008 and started working with the University of New Haven in 2013. “My …

Died 8/11/19 Handler – Officer Thomas Lazure K9 Jett Passes CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of K9 Jett who was partnered with Officer Tommy Lazure of the West Hartford Police Department. Jett passed away on 8/11/19 and was the most decorated police K9 in Connecticut. Officer Tommy Lazure and K9 Jett were selected as top team in New …

Died – 7/23/19 Handler – Officer Michael Jezierski East Lyme Police announce passing of K9 CPWDA is sad to announce that Officer Michael Jezierski of the East Lyme Police Department had to euthanize his K9 partner Jimo on 7/23/19 due to cancer. K9 Jimo was nine years old and was certified in Patrol and Narcotics. Officer Jezierski and K9 Jimo …

Died – 7/8/19 Handler – Officer Jason Cooling C.P.W.D.A. is sad to announce that Officer Cooling put Remi down on 7/8/19. He suffered a back injury playing in the yard just a week after he and his handler Officer Jason Cooling retired from Torrington Police Department. He had surgery to correct the issue but was paralyzed from the incident after …

Died – 6/29/19 Handler – Officer Robert Johnson Retired Manchester P.D. K9 Dibbs Passes CPWDA is sad to announce that Officer Rob Johnson former retired Manchester police K9 Dibbs, was euthanized today because of declining health. He made the tough decision and the right one to stop his partner’s suffering. Officer Johnson and K9 Dibbs competed in the 2011 Police …

Died – 6/27/19 Handler – Detective Paul Makuc CT State Police mourn loss of K9 Baxter Members of the Connecticut State Police are mourning the loss of one of its four-legged officers who worked hundreds of fire scene and found countless essential items of evidence that led to arson convictions. Baxter was born on Sept. 26, 2006. He joined the …

Died – 6/21/19 Handler – Joseph Malone Retired Windsor Locks K9 Passes CPWDA is sad to announce the passing of Officer Joseph Malone’s retired K9 Jaxx of the Windsor Locks Police Department. Jaxx served from May 2012 to May 2014 before retiring because of a severe back injury suffered during his service. After his retirement, police credited Jaxx with apprehending …