Actor Buys Historic Mansion + Hackers Steal $6M From Schools: CT News

On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across Connecticut. Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.

Actor Buys Historic Mansion

The well-known actor has purchased a 100-year-old mansion, according to a report.>>>Read More.

Hackers Steal $6M Meant For Local Schools

“It is unbelievably unethical that someone would steal this amount of money from taxpayers, from children,” the mayor said.>>>Read More.

Another Bank Branch To Close In Connecticut: Report

The local bank notified the Sate Department of Banking about its decision to close a location in the fall. There have been a growing number of bank branches closing in CT. Here are the latest updates.>>>Read More.

Local Restaurant Is Doing Well But Must Close Due To ‘Insane’ Expenses, Owner Says

The owner said, "It particularly hurts when you have billionaires and companies not paying any taxes, because small businesses, the backbone of America, is going to get crushed.">>>Read More.

Student Driver Crashes Van Into Business: Police

Police said the 16-year-old male drove into the front of a commercial building in town and through the building's concrete rear wall.>>>Read More.

Man Tries To Kidnap, Then Offers To Buy Child: PD

The woman told police she was able to hold on and prevent the man from taking the child, after which the man asked if she wanted to sell the child for money, according to police.>>>Read More.

Crime Spree Suspects Drove Head-On At Officers, Civilians: PD

Six suspects, who police said at one point lit a stolen car on fire and fled in other stolen cars, were arrested after a crash with police. “What are we doing in the state of Connecticut?,” the police chief said regarding juvenile crime. “What we are doing is not working, and we need immediate change to protect our citizens and our officers on the frontline.”>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Original Boat From 'The Sopranos' Listed For Sale In Connecticut
• Footage Released Of Shooting, Cop And Suspect Identified
• Questions Remain In Probe Of Credit Card Misuse In Town Hall
• Prominent Italian Eatery Fined, Suspended By State
• Video Shows Dog Chasing Bear Away From 4-Year-Old Boy: Report
• Man Assaulted Law Enforcement At Jan. 6 Capitol Breach: Feds
• Typical Home Values In CT: Town-By-Town Data Over 5 Years

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