Students Pepper-Sprayed by Mom in Wheelchair: PD; Boy, 11, to Appear on Chopped Jr.; Animal Cruelty Arrests: 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.

• Students Pepper-Sprayed By Mom In A Wheelchair: Report

The incident led to the temporary lockdown of the city's High School.>>>Read More.

• Charges For CT Father Who Left 3-Month-Old Child Alone In Water-Filled Bathtub: Report

The child nearly drowned in the January 16 incident, but reportedly was saved by the mother who performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation.>>>Read More.

• Connecticut Kid to Appear on Chopped Jr.

Adrian Corelli has had an interest in cooking since he was 5 years-old.>>>Read More.

• Victim of Hotel Pit Bull Attack Reaches $300,000 Settlement

Her lawyer said the victim had disfigurements and limited use of her right arm as a result of the incident.>>>Read More.

• CT Community Rallies Around Disabled Family In Time of Need

Disabled family faces eviction after suffering abuse, local community comes to their aid.>>>Read More.

• Man May Have Attempted to Kidnap 10-Year Old Girl: Police

Police said the girl refused a ride from a stranger and ran to her house.>>>Read More.

• Group Helps Family Settle in Connecticut After Escaping War-Torn Congo: Report

The family escaped their war-torn home over 16 years ago, and have started a new life.>>>Read More.

• Threat Letter Costs Taxpayers, Businesses Thousands: Police

Police have an arrest warrant out for the suspect who has been identified as the perpetrator of the letter.>>>Read More.

• Women Accused of Cruelty to Animals

A pair of women entrusted with the care of a number of pets were arrested Tuesday on a warrant charging them with cruelty to animals.>>>Read More.

• Man Armed With Box Cutter Struggles With Police: VIDEO

The suspect had followed another car for several miles while holding a box cutter, then struggled with police trying to apprehend him.>>>Read More.

• Group Plans Protest of New Chick-fil-A Grand Opening

The protest has been dubbed the “LGBTQ Equality & Animal Rights Demo,” according to the group’s Facebook page.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Traffic Stop Leads to Seizure of 80 Bags of Heroin, Arrests: Police
• Arsonist's Mom Pleads Guilty to Witness Tampering
• Suspect in Stolen Car Causes Rollover Accident During Police Chase
• Foxwoods Resort Casino to Kick Off 25th Anniversary Celebrations this Month
• Man Attempts to Rob Cancer Patient of Prescription Painkillers: Police
• Man Charged After Causing Disturbance at Courthouse: PD
• Male and Female Athletes of the Year Named by CSWA

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