Man Distracted by Hawk Crashes, Knocks Out Power; Fire Breaks Out at JCC; Craigslist Robbery: 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.

• Man Strips Naked in Police Headquarters

He told police he was "working on his routine.">>>Read More.

• Grinched: Family Fears Christmas Lights were Snipped by Vandals

The lights are now difficult to replace and have survived a number of moves.>>>Read More.

• Roommates Arrested on Prostitution, Drug Charges: Police

Police say the women were advertising prostitution on “Backpage.com” and also selling heroin and cocaine from their residence.>>>Read More.

• Multi-Alarm Fire Reported at JCC of Greater New Haven: Reports

The fire broke out on Monday afternoon at the Jewish Community Center, which is located on Amity Road.>>>Read More.

• Man Distracted by Hawk Knocks Out Power After Car Rollover

State police said a man veered off the road and clipped a utility pole after being distracted by a hawk.>>>Read More.

• Day Care Owner: Mice Situation Being Taken Care Of

The center was closed because of a mice incident, according to a published report.>>>Read More.

• Man Found Guilty in Huge Embezzlement Case

A Rhode Island jury found Dan Doyle guilty on all 18 counts in the Institute for International Sport embezzlement case.>>>Read More.

• Man Selling Phone on Craigslist Robbed, Hit by Car

Police said the victim was robbed, and his car was hit by the suspect's vehicle.>>>Read More.

• Police to Crack Down on Teen Vandalism, Behavior at Public Library

Police write a letter to parents alerting them to an increase in reports of rude, intimidating and physically obstructive behaviors by teens>>>Read more.

• Downtown Office Complex Sold for $12.5 Million

The buildings sold include tenants Bankwell Financial Group, Wells Fargo, Edward D. Jones and The First Bank of Greenwich.>>>Read More.

• Convicted Felon Had 13 Guns, Long Rifle, 2,000 Bullets at Home: Police

Police searched the home after the man’s live-in girlfriend reported that he said he would harm himself with a gun.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• CT Men Arrested in Fatal Massachusetts Home Invasion, Fire: Report
• Police Arrest Man for Selling Forged Tickets on Craigslist, Charged with Assaulting Officer
• Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting 19, 62-Year Old Women
• Firefighters Battle Building Blaze
• School Bus, SUV Collide in Crash: Report
• Officials Investigate Overnight Fire
• Pedestrian Injured When Struck by Car
• Altercation Sends Pair Tumbling Down Stairs in Complex: Police

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