CT Police Recruits Fired + TV News Station Adds New Reporter: CT News

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

CT State Police Fire 8 Recruits

About 13 percent of the Connecticut State Police academy class was terminated following an investigation.>>>Read More.

Police Officer Investigated In 2 Racist Incidents

A police officer was charged in connection with one of the incidents.>>>Read More.

CT TV News Station Adds New Reporter To Its Ranks

He joins the news station from New York.>>>Read More.

Firefighters Rescue Great Horned Owl

The owl was discovered hanging in fishing line about 15 feet above the reservoir.>>>Read More.

Vandals Do Extensive Damage To Farm: Report

Police are investigating after a group of men vandalized the farm over the weekend.>>>Read More.

Thieves Stole $5,000 Worth Of Drones From Store: Police

Police are searching for two suspects accused of stealing drones from a Best Buy.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• More Than $1,000 In Cash Left At Store: Police
• Person Trapped In Vehicle After Crash; Rescued By Firefighters
• PD Chief, Emergency Director, To Shave Heads For Charity
• Landlord Accused Of Turning Off Heat, Electricity: PD
• 2 Vehicles Stolen From BMW Dealership: Police
• 2 Pastors To Swim In Cold 'St. Paddy's Pastors Plunge'
• Police Reach Fundraising Goal For K-9's Surgery
• Cold Case: Man, 28, Sentenced In Smokin' Wings Robbery, Shooting

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