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Boy, 7, Wanders Alone, Mother Arrested; UFO Sightings Reported; Best School Districts Ranked: CT News
Cops help dog complete bucket list/ Man texts cop about drug deal, gets arrested/ Man tries to steal fire truck: January's most read stories
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.
The mother, who was arrested, claimed she left him for 10 minutes. Police say otherwise considering his condition.>>>Read More.
The National UFO Reporting Center keeps records on all reported sightings and 10 were reported in December in Connecticut. The number of sightings reported in 2016 may surprise you. Did you see one?>>>Read More.
Find out what's happening in Fairfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The CBS anchor and 60 Minutes correspondent has listed his $4 million colonial for sale.>>>Read More.
We can assume the accused drug dealer texted the wrong number, that is for certain.>>>Read More.
Find out what's happening in Fairfieldfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The dog and her owner have embarked on adventure after adventure since the Boxer's cancer diagnosis.>>>Read More and see the photos and video.
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.
T.J. Allen, 18, was last seen Dec. 26. Police made an arrest in the case.>>>Read More.
Officials said the man can be heard telling people will be out of the country due to being “illegal.”>>>Read More.
Trump vowed to block federal funds to cities that limit assisting federal authorities with immigration matters.>>>Read More.
Data compiler Niche.com recently released its 2017 list of the best school districts in Connecticut.>>>Read More.
Black bear sightings continue to be on the rise in Connecticut.>>>Read More.
Officers found a bottle of liquor in the vehicle and the child wasn't properly restrained, police said.>>>Read More.
Justin Goldstein was arrested by state police at the WTNH offices last July.>>>Read More.
The girl had aspirations of playing for the Huskies.>>>Read More.
U.S. Senator Chris Murphy used the example of a Connecticut resident to protest the plan by Republicans to repeal the Affordable Care Act.>>>Read More.
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