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David Rivera – Connecticut State Division of Criminal Justice

Written by CBKN76

Former New Canaan K-9 officer David Rivera faces animal cruelty and explosives charges. He is accused of killing and burying dogs at a training facility he operated in Naugatuck and possessing explosives found at his Stratford home. Rivera rejected a plea deal in February 2024, and his case is ongoing. ([ctinsider.com](https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/ct-police-officer-decertification-list-2024-18639166.php?utm_source=openai))

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