Man Attempts to Kidnap Ex-Girlfriend: PD; Racial Discrimination Alleged at Middle School; Man Wins $1M Lottery Prize: CT News

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

• Man Attempts to Kidnap Ex-Girlfriend, Sets Her Vehicle on Fire: Police

The suspect was eventually taken into custody after fleeing the scene.>>>Read More.

• ID Released of Man - a Registered Sex Offender - Found Dead in Apartment

The man's decomposing body was found in his East Main Street apartment, and his car was missing. The vehicle has since been recovered.>>>Read More.

• Shirtless Man Kicked Out of Ambulance, Arrested, After UConn Fracas: Police

The man is facing two charges for the UConn incident, police said.>>>Read More.

• Two CT Men Arrested after Exchanging Racial Remarks: Report

Two men exchanged angry words at a gas station Monday night that led to a fight and their arrests on various charges, according to police.>>>Read More.

• Police Arrest 2 Men After One Drives Other off Road Over Cell Phone

Police said a man intentionally hit another man’s truck off the road, then physically fought over a cell phone.>>>Read More.

• CT Man Wins $1 Million Lottery Prize

A local business sold the winning ticket. Some good karma may have been involved in the local resident's winning ticket.>>>Read More.

• New Movie Filmed in Connecticut to Have Special Screening Friday

The film was written and directed by Orange native Victoria Negri, who also stars in the film, along with iconic late actor Robert Vaughn.>>>Read More.

• CT Middle School Accused of Racial Discrimination: Report

A complaint was filed with the U.S. Department of Education.>>>Read More.

• School Chief in CT Backs Interim Principal Despite Political References in E-Mail

The political references were included by mistake, he said.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Video: Watch How Eastern Connecticut State University's New Fine Arts Building Came to Life
• Boat Rollover Closes Lanes on I-91
• Bear Spotted Tuesday
• Man Slips into Criminal Charge After Soap Factory Fight: Cops
• High School Senior Goes to Semi-Final Round of Jeopardy
• Man Stole Packages From Home: Police
• Police Department Donates Care Packages for Sick Children in Hospitals
• Resident Spots Burglar in Home: PD
• Housing Director Files Discrimination Complaint
• Gas Station Robbed; Police Searching for Suspect

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