Purse-Snatchers Arrested: PD + UConn Pays Ollie $11M: CT News

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

Theft Of Woman's Purse Caught On Video; 4 Arrested: Police

Each suspect faces several charges in connection with the purse snatching and with attempted car break-ins at the mall, police said.>>>Read More.

Teacher Recovering After 7 Brain Surgeries

A GoFundMe campaign has been launched in support of the teacher.>>>Read More.

UConn Pays Former Coach Ollie $11.1 Million To Satisfy Ruling

University of Connecticut officials have paid Kevin Ollie the $11.1 million an arbiter said he is owed in an employment dispute.>>>Read More.

Abandoned Cat Found In Carrier At I-95 Rest Stop: PD

Police said "Highway" the cat was found with two broken legs and trauma to an eye, but "remains a sweet and trusting animal.">>>Read More.

Suspect Arrested In Shooting At Gas Station: Police

"During the course of the dispute, it escalated and moved into the parking lot of the gas station where Colson is alleged to have produced a pistol and discharged a round at the other male in the dispute," police said.>>>Read more.

Business Owner Sentenced For Tax Evasion: Feds

The owner of a business was sentenced to federal prison.>>>Read More.

'Potrepreneurs' Are Ready To Roll

50-plus home-growers, sellers and consumers gather to share business strategies.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• CT Coronavirus Hospitalizations Drop Below 1,000, Town-By-Town Updates
• Car Fire Spreads To Home
• Business Expands, Purchases $1.1 Million Property
• Milford Man Who Shot At Birds For Third Time Arrested: Police
• School Employees To Receive COVID-19 Bonuses This Month
• How To Watch Ridgefield's Hometown Olympian Compete

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