Racist Slur Hurled At Cheerleader At Football Game: 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 top stories.

Racial Slur Used Against Cheerleader: Report

A cheerleader said she was called a racial slur, screamed at, and spat on at a football game.>>>Read More.

Police Officer Placed On Leave Pending Investigation

A police officer in Connecticut is on paid leave due to allegations that he used a racial slur, according to a report.>>>Read More.

Man, 21, Charged In Crash At Pizzeria: Police

He is accused of crashing a pickup truck into a pizzeria, the damage from which forced the pizzeria to temporarily shut down.>>>Read More.

Girl Scouts Help Feral Cat Community To Earn Silver Awards

Four members of Girl Scout Troop 10677 assisted feline organizations to earn their Silver Awards.>>>Read More.

Man Dealt Heroin From Markets: Feds

A man has been sentenced to prison for selling heroin out of two markets that he ran, according to federal prosecutors.>>>Read More.

Police Charge Man With Impersonating An Officer

Police say the man led them on a high-speed chase after he went on a spree of police impersonations.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Police Dog Onyx Joins Department
• 2 Charged In Gas Station Robbery: Police
• Demolition Crew Razes Building Wrecked By Fire In March
• Board Of Education Approves Vaccine Mandate For School Staff

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