Boy, 7, Wanders Alone in Cold, Mother Arrested; Baby’s Death at Hospital Prompts Lawsuit; Big Bang Mystery: 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.

• 7-Year-Old Boy, Cold and Wet, Wandered the Streets after Mother Abandoned Him: Police

The mother, who was arrested, claimed she left him for 10 minutes. Police say otherwise considering his condition.>>>Read More.

• 2 People Stabbed Inside Big Y Supermarket Sunday, One Victim Dies: UPDATE

At least 2 people were stabbed, State Police said. One person has died, authorities said.>>>Read More.

• Infant's Death at Hospital Prompts Lawsuit, Investigation

Two parents have filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the hospital after their baby Myriam died during labor and delivery..>>>Read More.

• Car Flips, Catches Fire in Parking Lot with 3-Year Old Onboard: Police

Police said a woman faces DUI charges after her car flipped, caught fire and struck five vehicles in a shopping center parking lot.>>>Read More.

• Man Tried to Steal Fire Truck While Firefighters Responded to Medical Call: Police

The man, who was found to be in the possession of a large hunting knife, activated the sirens and tried to put the truck in motion, police said.>>>>Read More.

• Promising Young Hoop Player With UConn Aspirations Killed Outside New York City

The girl was killed Saturday.>>>Read More.

• Woman, 29, Dies from Heroin Overdose, Mourned by Family

Police said the victim was one of two women found dead of an apparent overdose.>>>Read More.

• Woman Accused of Taking Money from Fund for Family of 4-Year Old Drowning Victim

Police said the page had received thousands of dollars in donations.>>>Read More.

• Woman Stabs Sister’s Boyfriend Over Rap Lyrics: Police

Police said the injuries of the victim were considered life-threatening.>>>Read More.

• Man, Mother Accused of Attempted Carjacking: Police

The man and his mother both denied the accusations and told police it was a case of a mistaken identity in a parking lot.>>>Read More.

• Connecticut Teen, 18, Missing Since Dec. 26: State Police

State Police are urging anyone with information on the whereabouts of the teen, who went to go ride his dirt bike, to contact them.>>>Read More.

• Police Release Sample 911 Calls on CT Town's Mysterious Big Bang: LISTEN

The bang was heard around Southington Monday.>>>Read More.

• Popularity of Security Guard Who Died at CT High School Reflected in Tributes: Official

Longtime security guard Barry "Mitch" Mitchell died at the high school on Wednesday.>>>Read More.

• Nearly Half of CT’s Hospitals Will be Penalized for Substantial Injury, Infection Rates: Report

Connecticut Health I-Team reports the penalty comes from having too many patients who acquired infections and injuries while hospitalized.>>>Read More.

• Police Release More Images of Garbage Train Derailment

The cause of the accident remains under investigation, police said.>>>Read More.

• Community Rallies Together for Field Hockey Coach Diagnosed with Cancer

Various groups are now rallying together to try and help their sick coach through a very difficult time.>>>Read more.

• Fundraiser Set for Police Officer Battling Brain Cancer

The police department is launching a fundraising effort to come to the assistance of own of their own.>>>Read More.

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