Dogs Seized In Fighting Investigation + COVID-19 Updates: 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.

7 Dogs Seized Due To Suspected Fighting, Cruelty: PD

State Police said the dogs were subject to "unsanitary conditions" and "tethered within their cages in an unlawful manner.">>>Read More.

Police Chief In Connecticut Placed On Leave After Complaint Filed

The mayor said the chief is being placed on leave with pay.>>>Read More.

Pass The Popcorn: Cinema To Reopen Under New Name

The new owners say the movie house will show both Hollywood "blockbusters" as well as independent films.>>>Read More.

House of Heroes Descends On Vet's Home For Repairs

A veteran's home was repaired over the weekend, courtesy of House of Heroes Connecticut.>>>Read More.

Police Make 2nd Arrest In Murder Of 33-Year-Old Man

A 26-year-old man is the second person charged in the robbery and murder of a 33-year-old, police said.>>>Read More.

At Midnight In His Driveway, A Man Was Carjacked: PD

The victim just got home from work when a man opened his car door, and at gunpoint ordered him to the ground and carjacked him, police say.>>>Read More.

High-End SUV Carjacked At Gas Pumps

Despite the driver's efforts to thwart a theft, her high-end sport utility vehicle was stolen at a gas station.>>>Read More.

Fox Tests Positive For Rabies

A fox tested positive for rabies earlier this week.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Iconic Pizzeria Set To Open Newest Location In CT Thursday: Here’s Where
• New Details: Man, 42, Struck, Killed After Fall From Overpass Onto Highway: CSP
• Coronavirus CT: Here Are The Town-By-Town Case Numbers
• Racist, Anti-Semitic Graffiti, Vandalism Found Twice At Yale: PD

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