Residents Hide, Call Police while Burglar in Home; Fire Displaces 20; Kittens Rescued from Storm Drain: CT News

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

• Man Accused of Groping Walmart Shopper on Black Friday: PD

He is facing a sexual assault charge for allegedly groping another Walmart shopper, police said.>>>Read More.

• Man Drove Intoxicated with Child in Car: PD

The child at one point had to wake the operator up when he slumped over the wheel, police said.>>>Read More.

• Couple Charged after 11-Month-Old Child in Running Car, Father Asleep: Report

The car was parked in the wrong direction just after midnight on Tuesday.>>>Read More.

• Woman's Death Officially Ruled a Homicide

The body of a 62-year-old woman was found in a wooded area just over a month ago.>>>Read More.

• Officer Injured When Driver Crashes Into Vehicle While Adjusting Heater: Police

Both the officer and the driver of the other vehicle were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries following the crash, police say.>>>Read More.

• Residents Hide and Call Police While Burglar Is Inside Their Home: Police

Officers caught the suspect, a 36-year-old man, as he tried to run down a hallway.>>>Read More.

• Woman Charged with Home Invasion, Threatening Neighbor with a Knife: Police

The woman is accused of forcing her way into the neighbor’s home and demanding the victim’s car keys while pointing a knife at her.>>>Read More.

• Police Seek Man Suspected of Shoplifting from Victoria's Secret

Police said the suspect concealed items in a bag and was wearing clear rubber gloves during the incident.>>>Read More.

• Woman Pleads Guilty to Scamming Her Way Into Dead Relative's Social Security Benefits: Prosecutor

The guilty plea to a Social Security scam was entered on Monday, a leading prosecutor said.>>>Read More.

• Man Struck, Choked Victim During Domestic Disturbance: Police

The accused was initially given a $20,000 bond.>>>Read More.

• 20 Residents Displaced, Firefighter Injured in Apartment Fire: Officials

Police officers banged on doors to help evacuate residents late Monday night in the fire that was caused by a pot of boiling oil on a stove.>>>Read More.

• Man Broke Into Locker, Stole Debit Cards at L.A. Fitness: Police

Police are asking for the public’s assistance with identifying the suspect.>>>Read More.

• Drunk Man Arrested for Repeatedly Ramming Car Into Another Vehicle: PD

Police arrested a man after they said he rammed his vehicle into another after being blocked in a driveway.>>>Read More.

• Kittens Rescued from Storm Drain at Quinnipiac University in Heavy Rain

Four kittens were rescued after being trapped in the storm drain for several hours, during periods of heavy rain, thanks to a joint effort.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Teen Party Busted Early by Police
• Crash Knocks Utility Pole into House
• Grocery Store Employee Pleads Guilty to Illegal Use of Food Stamp Benefits
• Man Found with 10 Knives, 9mm Handgun, Marijuana During Traffic Stop: Police
• Woman Makes $1k Charges on Friend's Debit Card: PD

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