State Trooper Charged In Fatal Shooting + Alex Jones Fined $1M: CT News

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

State Trooper Arrested In Shooting That Killed 19-Year-Old Man

The 19-year-old was shot and killed by a state trooper after a multi-town chase in a carjacking incident in January 2020.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Native Signs NHL Contract

He represented Team USA in the recent Winter Olympics. Now he's joining the National Hockey League.>>>Read More.

Court Fines Alex Jones $1 Million To Pay Litigants' Legal Fees: Report

The Infowars founder was ordered to pay legal fees for families of two Sandy Hook victims, and a Norwalk native falsely accused of a crime.>>>Read More.

4 Face Police Gun, Drug Charges After Chase

It started as a routine car stop and ended as anything but on Tuesday, with four men facing numerous firearm and drug charges.>>>Read More.

Waterfront Compound Sells For Record Price

The private waterfront compound consists of two coastal homes and five cottages. It recently sold for $8.4 million.>>>Read More.

CT Town Extends Sunday Alcohol Hours For Restaurants, Bars

The Town Council recently repealed a “Blue Law” that limited the hours bars and restaurants could sell alcohol on Sundays.>>>Read More.

Quassy Adds 'State-Of-The-Art' Watercoaster

A new Quassy Amusement & Waterpark attraction is slated to open soon.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Police Seek Help To Identify Groping Suspect
• Freight Train Crashes Into Car: Report
• Bicyclist Seriously Injured After Collision With Truck: PD
• 5 People Accused Of Trying To Steal Ferrari From Home: PD
• Man Surrenders After Threatening To Burn Down Condo: Police
• CT Abortion Rights Bill: 5 Things To Know
• $20,000 Bonus Offered To Experienced Officers To Join Police

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