Investigation Launched After On-Duty Officers Attend Party: CT News

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.

2 Cops Attend Party At Restaurant While On Duty: Chief

One police officer received a written reprimand, while a second officer may face a suspension, according to the chief's recommendation.>>>Read More.

School Sets Record Straight On Fatal Hockey Accident

St. Luke's Head of School Mark Davis wrote a letter to families to set the record straight on how Teddy Balkind was injured on Jan. 6.>>>Read More.

Bigelow Tea Buys 25 Acres In Connecticut For Expansion: Report

The renowned tea maker is buying the property from the city.>>>Read More.

Police Officer Dies After Cancer Fight

Officer Richard VanTine was a husband and father of two.>>>Read More.

5 Students Hospitalized After Eating 'What Appeared To Be Candy'

A student brought in the substance that looked like candy, and the kids who ate it began vomiting, school official said.>>>Read More.

Boston Bruins Honor Teddy Balkind In Pregame Ceremony

The Bruins hung a Teddy Balkind jersey behind their bench and honored the late teenager in a pregame ceremony.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• CT Coronavirus Positivity Rate Drops Below 20%
• UConn Interim President/UConn Health CEO Stepping Down
• Pedestrian Seriously Injured In Hit-And-Run: Police
• Lamont Directs State, US Flags To Half-Staff For NHPD Officer

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