Woodbury Police Department, Connecticut
End of Watch Tuesday, May 7, 1974
Add to My HeroesLloyd M. Kozenieski
Constable Lloyd Kozenieski suffered a fatal heart attack shortly after being assaulted as he and a state trooper arrested a man for disorderly conduct.
The officers had gone to the man's home at 138 Washington Road to investigate complaints of disorderly conduct. After arresting the suspect the man began to struggle and kicked Constable Kozenieski in the chest several times. Constable Kozenieski collapsed moments later.
Constable Kozenieski was a U.S. Army veteran of WWII and had served with the Woodbury Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife, son, two daughters, 11 grandchildren, brother, and two sisters.
Bio
- Age 56
- Tour 22 years
- Badge 4
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 18 ReflectionsConstable Kozenieski,
On today, the 50th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army during World War II. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
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