Former Meteorologist Sentenced; Dog’s Hope For Life Continues; Man Attacks Officers After Hiding In Closet: PD: 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.

• Former CT Meteorologist Sentenced In Child Porn Case

Justin Goldstein was arrested by state police at the WTNH offices last July. He received his prison sentence Tuesday.>>>Read More.

• Man Rams Car into Tree Repeatedly to Teach Daughter a Lesson

Police initially had a difficult time finding an explanation for the incident, which they called “bizarre.”>>>Read More.

• Hope Faces Some Challenges But Continues On the Road to Recovery

A dog that was almost starved to death continues to make positive strides in her recovery and continues to receive around the clock care.>>>Read More.

• Mom Accused Of Stabbing Teen Son After Finding Him Having Sex: Report

The incident occurred around 3 a.m. Sunday.>>>Read More.

• Preschoolers Pen Adorable Letter to Police Officer

Students from the preschool visited the police department last week.>>>Read More.

• Man Arrested, Charged with Damaging Woman's Car After Being Splashed with Water

Police said they arrested a man charged with damaging a woman's car in a fit of rage.>>>Read More.

• New $80 Million Convention Center Approved for Mohegan Sun

Officials plan for the new center to open just in time for the annual Barrett-Jackson collector car auction.>>>Read More.

• Golden Corral Sets Its Grand Opening Date, 1st Location in Connecticut: Report

The buffet has been eagerly anticipated, and a grand opening date has now been set.>>>Read More.

• Man Enters Police Station With Large Hunting Knife, Marijuana Smoking Pipe: Police

Police say the man got into a confrontation with a police dispatcher and admitted to hiding two BB guns nearby.>>>Read More.

• Man Found Dead Remembered as Kind-Hearted

Kenny Woodd-Cahusac was found dead Thursday after he had gone missing. He was remembered as being a kind man.>>>Read More.

• Man Assaults Police Officers After Hiding In Closet: PD

Police went to the man’s home to serve him with an arrest warrant.>>>Read More.

• Woman Jumps on Vehicle in Altercation: PD

The man pulled the woman off his vehicle and drove away, police said.>>>Read More.

• Juvenile Charged With Attempted Murder In Stabbing: Police

Police responded to a report of a street fight involving 8-10 males. The victim is in critical condition, according to police.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Grandfather, 85, Scammed Out Of $1,800: Police
• Body Pulled from River Near Sub Base: Report
• 2 Police Officers Recognized For Thwarting Threatened Suicide
• Man Causes Disturbance, Spits In Face Of Paramedic: Cops
• Woman Wins $75k Lotto Prize
• Employee Stole Over $40k in Tools From Business: Police
• Quinnipiac Stuns Miami, Advances To Sweet 16 In NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament

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