Woman Jumps from Moving Car; Letters Inspire Former Postman with Dementia; Cyber Bullying Concerns Raised: CT News

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

• Woman Jumps from Moving Car to Escape from Boyfriend: Police

The woman, who said the car was going 50 mph when she jumped out, told police her boyfriend had attacked her during an argument.>>>Read More.

• Parents, Students Speak Out on Social Media Bullying Incident at Board of Education Meeting

Community members voiced their concerns to the school board regarding the issue after a student was recently suspended for cyber bullying.>>>Read More.

• Owner Keeping Diner Open While Looking to Sell It

The diner has been open since the early 1950’s.>>>Read More.

• Former Postman Diagnosed with Dementia Inspired to Speak by Receiving Mail

A man diagnosed with dementia has been inspired by the hundreds of letters he has received over the past few years.>>>Read More.

• Bobcat Shot, Killed After Attacking 3 Women Tests Positive for Rabies

Officials had previously suspected the animal had rabies, as it is unusual for a bobcat to attack a human.>>>Read More.

• Man Shoots Roommate After Argument Turns Physical: Police

Police say the suspect is a convicted felon and there were two children inside of the home at the time of the shooting.>>>Read More.

• $2 Million Stolen from Town Accounts

A network originating in China had targeted municipal customers and diverted online payments.>>>Read More.

• Man Ran Over Woman's Foot, Police File Charges: PD

The woman said her foot was injured.>>>Read More.

• 4 Men Tried to Rob Teen, 16, of Marijuana: Police

Police say one of the suspect's punched the teen in the face through his open car window.>>>Read More.

• College Student Testifies in Off-Campus Rape Case

The student, 19, testified in the trial of the man accused of taking her from a bar and sexually assaulting her at an apartment.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Connecticut's Jeff Bagwell Elected to MLB Hall of Fame
• Advocacy Group Launches Initiative to Improve CT Education Funding Formulas
• New Brewery Gains P&Z Approval: Report
• Police Investigating Boat Theft
• The Granola Bar to Open Locations in CT and NY
• Man Charged in Vandalism/Burglary Spree
• Man Arrested After Fleeing Police, Crashing Motorcycle: Report
• Man Sentenced in Drunken Crash that Claimed the Leg of Man
• Police Officers' 'No Shave' Event Raises Thousands for Charity
• Shelton's Robert Devlin Jr. Reappointed to Superior Court
• Man Drove Drunk Into City Resident's Lawn: Police

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