Fire Chief Placed On Leave; Former Tennis Pro Charged: CT News

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

Fire Chief Placed On Leave After Facebook Post

The fire chief was placed on leave after a Facebook comment about protests in New York City.>>>Read More.

Former Tennis Pro Charged With Enticing Child

He worked as a local tennis teacher but was fired after a September "incident.">>>Read More.

Former CT Student Drafted By Minnesota Twins

The local resident was drafted by the Minnesota Twins in the first round of the 2020 MLB draft.>>>Read More.

Oh, Deer! The 'Little Prince Of The Forest' Rescued

A two-week-old fawn's mother was hit by a car and killed. For days, he cried out for help, but hid when help came. Rescuers didn't give up.>>>Read More.

Woman Robbed At Gunpoint While Pumping Gas: Police

Police say the woman was robbed of her vehicle at gunpoint while she was pumping gas at a 7-Eleven during the overnight hours.>>>Read More.

Woman Bitten By Coyote: Police

The incident occurred Thursday morning in a local park.>>>Read More.

Firefighters Rescue Ducklings Trapped In Drain

Nine baby ducks had taken a wrong turn down a storm drain…>>>Read More.

Zoners Reject Easing Drive-Thru Restrictions

Should the town consider easing its decades-long restrictions on drive-thru restaurants?>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Students Expected To Return To School In Fall: Lamont
• Search For Jennifer Dulos Is Ongoing At This CT Home Now: New Details
• Utility Van Crashes Into River
• Former Employee Accused Of $14K Theft.
• Man Charged With Attempted Murder: Police
• Homicide Suspect Captured In Georgia: Police

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