Police Press Releases

Rabid Skunk May 2, 2012

May 2, 2012

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Simsbury Police Department
“In Partnership with our Community”
Contact: Lieutenant Nicholas Boulter
Simsbury Police Department
933 Hopmeadow St.
Simsbury, CT 06070
Phone (860) 658-3106
Fax (860) 658-3103
Press Release
Simsbury, CT May 2, 2012
On May 1, 2012 the Simsbury Police Department Animal Control Officer responded to a
residence on Notch Road in Simsbury because two dogs were fighting with a skunk. The
skunk was injured and taken to the Department of Public Health (DPH) for testing. On
May 2, 2012 the Simsbury Police Department was informed by DPH that the skunk
tested positive for rabies.
If you, someone you know or any domesticated animals came into contact with a skunk
in the area of Notch Road within the last two weeks, we recommend that you contact
your doctor or veterinarian for advice. For any other questions or concerns, please
contact the Simsbury Police Department at (860) 658-3100 or Animal Control Officer
Mark Rudewicz at (860) 658-3110. For further information, view the CT DPH Rabies
website at http://www.ct.gov/dph/cwp/view.asp?a=3136&q=396178.