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2 Ledyard Police Officers Awarded Medal For Meritorious Service

Two police officers were honored for their pursuit of a man who pointed a handgun at a victim during an attempted car theft.

LEDYARD, CT — Two Ledyard police officers received the department's Medal for Meritorious Service in connection with an August incident.

Officers Gary Butters and Taylor Krajewski were working the midnight shift. Both officers assisted state police with the pursuit of three armed men who pointed a handgun at a victim in North Stonington during an attempted car theft.

More on their efforts are included in the Facebook post below.

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