Officer Hospitalized + NFL Legend’s Retirement Party To Be Held In CT: 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 most-read stories.

Police Lieutenant Injured While Trying To Stop Moving Car: PD

Police said a lieutenant was injured after he tried to stop a car that was rolling in reverse. The driver put the car in reverse, then opened the door and fell to the ground, police said.>>>Read More.

Stolen Car Suspect Tries To Swim Away From Cops

A stolen car incident ended with a splash at a state park, according to a state police report.>>>Read More.

McDonald's Employee Retires After 41 Years

She celebrates after serving 41 years as a dedicated employee of the McDonald Corporation.>>>Read More.

Motorist Crashes After Driving Wrong Way: Police

The 46-year-old driver and her 38-year-old passenger were travelling westbound in the eastbound lane around 2:30 a.m.>>>Read More.

Gronk's Retirement Party To Be Held At Mohegan Sun

NFL legend Rob Gronkowski's retirement party will be held at Mohegan Sun, and tickets are on sale now.>>>Read More.

IKEA Donates $5K In Home Furnishings For Youth Shelter

IKEA donations included bedding, cookware to Y2Y/Youth Continuum, a youth-based city homeless shelter.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Cops Release Images Of Mall Jewelry Theft Suspects
• Crash, Vehicle Fire Leaves 1 Dead
• School District's New Security Plan Includes Armed Officers: Supt.
• Private School Plans Rejected: Report
• Suspects Arrested In Double Fatal Shooting: Police
• Driver Accused Of Fatal Crash Confessed, Cops Say: Report

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