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Firefighter Arrested + Mayor Addresses ‘Appalling’ Robberies: CT News
Prison guard brought drugs to facility: PD/ Moose causes traffic jam/ Revised plans for new ice rink presented/ Contractor arrested and more
There was plenty of news across Connecticut on Friday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories.
Firefighter Accused Of Groping Teen At Restaurant
The firefighter is charged with a felony and has been placed on administrative leave, officials said.>>>Read More.
Corrections Officer Sold Drugs To Inmates At Facility: State PD
A former corrections officer is accused of bringing drugs into the correctional facility and selling them to inmates, police said.>>>Read More.
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Revised Plans For A New Ice Rink Presented To P&Z
The new Dorothy Hamill Ice Rink would be 40,500 square feet, and feature a regulation size ice surface.>>>Read More.
Mayor Addresses ‘Appalling’ Robberies
The mayor said officials are working on increasing police patrols in response to an uptick of robberies against elderly residents.>>>Read More.
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Wild Moose Spotted By Side Of Connecticut Road
The moose caused a small traffic jam before police showed up and photographed him hanging out by Main Street.>>>Read More.
Latest CT COVID Hospitalizations, Positivity Rate: Town-By-Town
The daily coronavirus positivity rate dropped, nearly a percentage point overnight in Connecticut.>>>Read More.
Contractor Bilked Customer Out Of $9.5K: PD
A contractor is accused of taking $9,500 for a job, but not performing any work, according to police.>>>Read More.
Other top stories:
- State Investigating Man's Death While In Police Custody
- 5 Hospitalized After Two-Car Crash: Police
- Cat Dies; But Family, Dogs, Lizard Safe In House Fire: Report
- Police, Fire Crews Rescue Elderly Woman In House Fire
- Police Charge Man With Multiple Drug And Weapon Offenses
- Woman Arrested After Serious Hit-And-Run Crash: Cops
- Man Shot, Suffered Life-Threatening Injuries
- Burned-Out Tenants Can't Return Home
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