Pizzeria Owner Disarms Gunman; Lamont Self-Quarantining: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut this past week. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories.

Gov. Lamont Self-Quarantining After Staff Member Tests Positive

Gov. Ned Lamont and other members of his senior staff are self-quarantining after a staff member tested positive for coronavirus.>>>Read More.

2 Dead, 3 Injured In Explosion At VA Medical Center

A Navy veteran who worked at the VA and a contractor were killed in the explosion at a steam plant on the campus, officials said.>>>Read More.

Pizzeria Owner, Employee Thwart Armed Robbery: Police

The owner of the pizzeria disarmed the gunman and chased him around the restaurant until an employee apprehended him, according to a report.>>>Read More.

Unconscious Person Rescued From Car Fire

A fire department safety officer pulled the unconscious person from the burning car as the flames started to enter the passenger area.>>>Read More.

Nurse Punched, Robbed In Parking Lot: Police

A 63-year-old nurse was assaulted and robbed of her purse as she was walking to work.>>>Read More.

Family Dog Euthanized After Officers Mistook It For A Coyote: PD

A part-time animal control officer has been placed on administrative leave while detectives investigate the incident, police said.>>>Read More.

Worker Trapped By Falling Branch, Rescued From Tree

A worker had been removing a large limb from a tree when the limb dropped suddenly, crushing his leg and trapping it.>>>Read More.

Radio Hosts Chaz & AJ Stage Toy Drive

WPLR host AJ is listening to a song on repeat for 24 hours straight in a plexiglass box.>>>Read More.

Former Longtime Athletic Director Arrested: Police

The former longtime athletic director was arrested following a lengthy investigation, according to police.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Error Flips Results In Hotly Contested State House Race
• Car Stolen With 2 Children Inside: Police
• Officer Suspended, Called BLM 'Terrorist Organization'
• Man Stole $1.4 Million From Veterans' Charity: Feds
• CT Contact Tracing App: What To Know

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