Loose Moose Halts Traffic; ‘Aggressive’ Bear Euthanized; Woman Saved from Exploding Car: 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.

• Loose Moose Briefly Halts Traffic in Connecticut [VIDEO]

The road was shut down while a team worked to corral the animal back into the woods. Watch the video and see pictures of the moose.>>>Read More.

• 'Aggressive' Bear Trapped and Euthanized: DEEP

A state official confirms that the bear was euthanized after a pattern of aggressive behavior.>>>Read More.

• Fight Over President-Elect Trump at a Connecticut Restaurant Leaves One Man Hospitalized

Police say a verbal dispute escalated with one man being hospitalized for his injuries.>>>Read More.

• Two Men Arrested for Attacking Donald Trump Supporter in CT: Police

A police officers who witnessed the assault intervened to stop the attack.>>>Read More.

• 5 People Shot at Sweet Sixteen Party in Connecticut: Report

Police are searching for two shooters, police said. One of the victim's is listed in serious condition.>>>Read More.

• CT Woman's Message of Love Vandalized Overnight

After a woman made a sign in response to the results of the presidential election, it was allegedly vandalized overnight.>>>Read More.

• Another Major Mall Makes Thanksgiving Day Decision

The shopping center has been open on the holiday in the past.>>>Read More.

• Embattled CT Legislator Arrested Again, Charged With Punching Father

The state representative was intoxicated at the time of the assault, according to police.>>>Read More.

• CT Will Soon Unveil World’s Largest Indoor Go-Kart Track

The company has scheduled a ribbon cutting for before the year’s end.>>>Read More.

• 3 Cars Stolen, 1 Slams into a House, Another Crashes in a Dunkin’ Donuts Parking Lot; 3 Suspects At-Large After a Wild Overnight Crime Spree

The wild crime spree involved several towns, the theft of multiple vehicles and State Police are searching for the suspects. Police describe in detail the crime spree, which sounds more like a plot for an action movie..>>>Read More.

• Fairfield Police Officer Justified in Fatal Shooting of Christopher Andrews: State's Attorney

The officer shot and killed Andrews after the father allegedly attacked his wife and children in February.>>>Read More.

• Sandy Hook Mom Named People Magazine's One of '25 Women Changing the World'

Sandy Hook mom and activist Nicole Hockley has been named People Magazine's '25 Women Changing the World.'>>>Read More.

• Girl, 12, Eludes Burglar by Hiding in Closet: Report

A thief reportedly broke into the home Friday morning.>>>Read More.

• Woman Saved from Exploding Car in CT: Report

The rollover crash occurred Friday morning>>>Read More.

• Driver Crashes Into Cars, Ends up on Train Tracks While Suffering Medical Emergency: Police

Emergency crews rescued the driver from the tracks early Thursday morning.>>>Read More.

• Mom Donates Kidney to Her Son

His mother didn't think twice about giving up her kidney so her son could lead a normal life.>>>Read More.

• CT Mayor - Likely Governor Candidate – Jokes that he Voted for His Dog, Ellie May, for President

The current CT Mayor, a likely candidate for Connecticut Governor, said he wrote in his dog Ellie Mae Boughton for President, but added later on that he was just joking.>>>Read More.

• Secret Service Responds to CT Home After Reported Threat: Report

A reported threat regarding a presidential candidate prompted a response from the Secret Service and police on Monday night.>>>Read More.

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