Officer Arrested + Retailer Opens 1st CT Store At Mall: CT News

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

Cop Faces Domestic Violence Charges: PD

The police officer was arrested, charged and then placed on leave by the police chief as an internal affairs probe continues, police say.>>>Read More.

Retailer Opens First Connecticut Store At Mall

A new retailer with a "socially conscious business" model has set up shop in Connecticut.>>>Read More.

New Pizza And Ice Cream Shop Coming

A pizza and ice cream shop with authentic Italian dishes, will open in March.>>>Read More.

New Restaurant Opens After Suffering Delays Due To COVID-19

The opening reportedly was delayed due to the coronavirus as several people associated with the business got COVID-19.>>>Read More.

The Whale Tea Opens New Location

The Whale Tea, a popular bubble tea franchise, recently opened a new location.>>>Read More.

What An Ice Bunch Of Guys: 99 Penguins Delight On Green

It's just so cool, waddle we do when they're gone?>>>Read More.

CT COVID Hospitalizations Drop: Nearly Half Are Fully Vaccinated

The state's daily coronavirus infection rate dropped over two percentage points over the weekend.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• 37-Year-Old Man Dies Of COVID While Incarcerated
• Man Faces 39 Counts Of Criminal Mischief: Police
• Business Donates To Operation Hope
• Two Men Shot On Saturday
• Fire Damages Home, Family Displaced: Report
• Complaints Of Stolen Checks Increase: Police

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