Man Steals Cop Car With Officer Inside, Crashes Into Church: PD: CT News

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Man Tries To Steal Cop Car With Officer Inside, Crashes Into Church, Video Shows

VIDEO: "To have a dangerous individual attempt to kidnap an officer, steal a marked police car is outrageous," the police chief says.>>>Read More and view the video here.

House Destroyed After Tree Falls On It

The powerful storm caused a tree to fall onto a house. A man was inside the house at the time.>>>Read More.

Town Mourns Death Of Local Official, Longtime Town Volunteer

He died unexpectedly at the age of 65 and is mourned by many in the community.>>>Read More.

'Hard Decision': After 9 Months, Local Business Closes Doors

“ We met so many wonderful people since November but the traffic just wasn't there," store management posted.>>>Read More.

Fight Turns Into Slushy Vs. Wooden Stake Duel

Police received a call about a 24-inch wooden stake being thrown at a vehicle, but investigators determined that the whole thing started when the caller threw a "Slushy" at the vehicle of the eventual stake-thrower, according to an arrest report.>>>Read More.

Boaters Rescued After Vessel Capsizes In Waters

The rescue occurred during a recent thunderstorm.>>>Read More.

Police Seek Public's Aid In Investigation Of Abandoned Cat

The orange and white kitten, only a few days old when discovered, has since died.>>>Read More.

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