WATCH: SUV Crashes Into Store, Injures Clerk; Mom Had Drugs in System in Crash that Killed Young Daughter: PD: CT News

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

• WATCH: SUV Crashes Into Convenience Store, Injures Clerk

Surveillance cameras captured the frightening moment that an SUV crashed into the store and sent the clerk flying in last week's accident.>>>Read More.

• CT Mom Had Drugs in System in Crash that Killed Young Daughter: Report

Joan Willoughby crashed her vehicle while driving on Route 8 in Shelton in August of last year, killing her 6-year-old daughter.>>>Read More.

• Man, 21, Pushes 91-Year-Old Victim Over, Steals Wallet: Police

Police say the suspect engaged the 91-year-old man in conversation before robbing him in the parking lot of a condominium complex.>>>Read More.

• Man Charged with Breaking Into Home while Residents were Sleeping: Police

Several items were stolen in the burglary, including the homeowner’s motor vehicle, according to police.>>>Read More.

• 'Strolling' Hawk Rescued on the Interstate in Connecticut

The walking red tailed hawk was discovered Wednesday afternoon just walking along the highway.>>>Read more and see the photos here.

• Teen's Inoperable Brain Tumor Diagnosis Draws National Attention, Fundraisers Planned: UPDATE

The community is closing in on its ambitious fundraising goal for the college softball star who was diagnosed with a brain tumor.>>>Read More.

• Police Captain in CT Suspended with Pay over Probe into Alleged Misuse of Funds: Reports

The captain, a 19-year veteran of the force, was placed on administrative leave late last week.>>>Read More.

• Meriden Humane Society Issues Statement on Forgery Arrest of Director

"We would never put the lives of these animals, their adoptive families, our staff, volunteers & the community in jeopardy," officials wrote.>>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Man Arrested and Charged for Killing of CT Man: Police
• Man Allegedly Shoplifts Meat and Steak from Stop and Shop: Police
• Chiropractor Sentenced for Fraudulent Tax Claims of $500K
• Man Arrested for Sale of Heroin, Carrying Dangerous Weapon: Report
• Car, Bike, Collide Near Courthouse, Town Hall

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