Fired Manchester Officer Investigated in 2004 Dog Shooting

Manchester Police Sgt. Stephen Coco was fired Monday after evidence was compiled indicating he violated several department procedures in a Friday night hit-and-run accident that left two pedestrians injured – one with "serious" head trauma.

The incident, which is being investigated by the Hillsborough County Attorney's Office and Bedford Police Department, allegedly involved an undercover dark-colored SUV that was issued to the veteran of 17-plus years with Manchester PD.

Nine years ago, according to a report on Pet-Abuse.com, Coco was also investigated by the Hillsborough County Attorney's office and Bedford PD, but never charged, in an incident in which he allegedly shot and killed a dog while off duty with his two young daughters at Pulpit Rock in Bedford.

The report, which is dated March 28, 2004, states that Coco:

... killed Toby a 3-year-old Belgian shepherd chow mix, with 8-9 shots from his police issued pistol.

Read the full report here.

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