Geoff Fox Diagnosed with Cancer; Dramatic Gas Station Fire Rescue; CT Towns Among Worst Real Estate Markets in U.S.: 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.

New Details Emerge in Triple Fatal Accident After Pursuit: UPDATE

A Putnam County sheriff tried to pull the vehicle over in New York for a suspected DUI incident but the car took off at a high rate of speed and fled into Connecticut.>>>Read More.

• Meteorologist Geoff Fox Diagnosed with Cancer

The former Connecticut weatherman issued a statement about his diagnosis and what is planned.>>>Read More.

• Connecticut Woman Sticks Tongue Out at Mug Shot Camera

She wasn’t smiling for the camera, that is for certain. Check out this must-see mug shot.>>>Read More.

• WATCH: Police Release Dramatic Video of Gas Station Fire, 2 Children Rescued

Surveillance footage captured the entire scene, including a dramatic rescue of two children from a burning car.>>>Read More.

• These Connecticut Towns Have Among the 100 Worst Real Estate Markets In U.S., Study Says

Several Connecticut communities have among the 100 worst real estate markets in the country, according to a new study. The list is below.>>>Read More.

• Man Tries to Lure 12-Year-Old Into Car Near Bus Stop: Police

Police in one Connecticut town are alerting residents to be on the lookout for a man who tried to lure a seventh-grader into his car.>>>Read More.

• CT Woman Dies After Bicycle Fall, Worked at a Church

A CT woman died after three days of life support, leaving behind a community that cherishes her.>>>Read More.

• Man Tries to Deposit Cash AND Crack Cocaine into ATM: Police

Police Lt. Bryan Cammarata shares a classic 'Too Bad' segment and why it's not a good idea to try and deposit a bag of crack cocaine with your cash.>>>Read More.

• Connecticut Mom Who Suffered Miscarriage Says She Was Humiliated When Returning Items to Babies R Us

The woman says she hopes no one has to go through what she went through at the Connecticut store.>>>Read More.

• Connecticut Native's Life Sentence Commuted by President Obama

After spending nearly half his life in prison for selling LSD, the "Dead Head" was one of the 111 prisoners granted clemency this week.>>>Read More.

• Bridgeport Bluefish Offer Baseball Contract to Tim Tebow

Tebow, a former NFL and Heisman-winning college quarterback, worked out for professional baseball scouts Tuesday.>>>Read More.

• These 25 Connecticut Business Had Their Liquor Licenses Suspended

A total of 25 Connecticut establishments have had their liquor licenses suspended and/or paid a fine for violations since July.>>>Read More.

• 'Singing Cop' Remembers Gene Wilder, Screen Legend

Frank Chiafari, a retired Connecticut police officer, called Gene Wilder his friend and mentor as 'a pure gentle soul.'>>>Read More.

• Tom Brady Sends Well Wishes to CT Man with Spinal Muscular Atrophy

The Patriots star sent a personal message.>>>Read More.

• Senator Blumenthal Threatens to Tie Self to Tracks in Response to Controversial Train Proposal

A public meeting featured a U.S. Senator claiming he would tie himself to rail tracks should the proposal move forward.>>>Read More.

• Jared Fogle Says 'Hateful' Parents Damaged Their Daughter, Not Him

Fogle says the young girl, a victim of child porn he received, suffered emotional distress caused by her "hateful and abusive" parents.>>>Read More.

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