Former CT Fire Chief Sentenced; Church Sued Over Sexual Assault Claims; Kitten Rescued from Storm Drain: CT News

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

• Police: Woman Charged For Leaving Toddler Alone in a Car

The incident was at a local shopping center, police said.>>>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.

• Report: Babysitter Charged After Toddler Wanders Off

The child was seen riding a trike.>>>Read More.

• Former CT Fire Chief Sentenced in $26,000 Embezzlement Case: U.S. Attorney

The former fire chief, was sentenced in connection with embezzling nearly $26,000 from the department and town.>>>Read More.

• Man Files Lawsuit Against the Diocese, Catholic Church for Sexual Assault Claims

A man claims he was sexually assaulted hundreds of times by a Catholic priest in the 1990’s.>>>Read More.

• Police Anticipate Arrests in Pool Jumping Incidents

A home has been a longtime spot for teens looking to take a dip in a pool.>>>Read More.

• UConn Cops: Man Found on Roof of Car, Kicking the Vehicle

The incident was during the early move-in period.>>>Read More.

• College Student to Receive $2M in Crash Settlement: Report

The then 19-year-old woman suffered serious injuries, including a fractured skull, after being struck by a car while crossing the street.>>>Read More.

• Women Fight Over Boyfriend, One Stabbed: PD

Police are searching for the reported stabber.>>>Read More.

• Pedestrian Suffers Life-Threatening Injuries After Hit-and-Run Accident: Police

Police are asking for help in finding the offending vehicle, which fled the scene.>>>Read More.

• Man Fires Several Gunshots into a Home: Police

Police say the accused was held on a $1 million bond. A child, 8, was home at the time of the incident.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Firefighters Rescue Kitten From Storm Drain
• Woman Refuses Man's Kiss, Gets Violently Pushed and 8 Stitches in Head: Report
• Firefighters Battle Car Fire
• Man Stole $30K Boat: Police
• Teen Leads Police on Chase, Arrested on DUI Charges: Police
• CT Company Delivers Multi-Million Dollar Attack Sub to US Navy
• Woman Charged for Toothbrush Incident at Wal-Mart

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Photo credit: Oxford Fire-Rescue with permission