Cop’s Firing Recommended; CT School Up For Award On ESPN: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut on Wednesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories.

Police Board Recommends Police Officer's Firing

A police officer accused of kicking and punching a suspect.>>>Read More.

Amazing Connecticut Football Moment Up For Award On ESPN

A local high school could win an ESPY Award.>>>Read More.

Ex-Fiance Charged In Woman's 2019 Murder

Police announced they have charged the man with murder in the case.>>>Read More.

Celebrate Father's Day 2020: Send Your Photos To CT Patch

Help us celebrate Father's Day 2020 by sending in messages of love.>>>Read More.

Video Of Local Boy Hiding From Police Gets National Attention

The video of a boy hiding behind a car while playing basketball as a police cruiser passes by caught the attention of NBA star Lebron James.>>>Read More.

CT Town Won't Pursue Charges Tied To Columbus Statue, Police Cruiser

Police said they will not be charging people connected to criminal mischief involving a police substation, police cruiser, and statue.>>>Read More.

Obituary: Tristan Barhorst, 10

Tristan, who recently completed the fourth grade, was the most kind-hearted gentle and sweet spirit.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• PD Seeks Witnesses, Information On Hit-And-Run Crash
• Man Charged With Murder In Fatal Stabbing: Police
• East Haven Says Goodbye To Former Mayor Henry J. "Hank" Luzzi
• Longtime Art Professor Mourned

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