Patrolman Harmon Kenneth Couch, New Milford Police Department, Connecticut

Patrolman Harmon Kenneth Couch

New Milford Police Department, Connecticut

End of Watch Wednesday, June 3, 1964

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Harmon Kenneth Couch

Patrolman Kenneth Couch drowned while attempting to make a rescue in the Housatonic River.

Patrolman Couch and another officer were responding to a report of an empty boat. Before they reached the area, their watercraft stalled twice and then overturned, throwing both officers out of the boat. Workers in the nearby area pulled the other officer from the turbulent water, but were unable to find Patrolman Couch. He was retrieved from the water a few hours later.

Patrolman Couch was a U.S. Army veteran of WWI and had served with the New Milford Police Department for 10 years. He previously served as the town fire marshal and as a town constable. He was survived by his wife, two brothers, and two sisters.

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Age 61
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Drowned

search and rescue, water rescue

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Patrolman Couch,
On today, the 60th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of New Milford. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 3, 2024