Textbook Banned Over Slavery Portrayal; Drowsy Driver Crashes Into School Bus; Coyote Sightings Increase: 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.

• Textbook Banned over 'Simplistic, Insensitive' Portrayal of Slavery

District officials became aware of parents' concerns over the book late last month.>>>Read More.

• Niantic Correctional Facility Inmate Sentenced Additional 18 Months for Stabbing, Sexually Assaulting Cellmate

The victim reported that Sheppard had forced her to be her girlfriend and made her sign a “certificate of death.”>>>Read More.

• Police Seize Rifle, $18K and 260 Grams of Cocaine in Drug Bust

Police completed an investigation into reported cocaine sales in local bars with the arrest of a 56-year-old man, who is a convicted felon.>>>Read More.

• 'Hitler' Call Leads to Reprimand for Coach

The school’s football head coach received the letter from the Headmaster.>>>Read More.

• Drowsy SUV Driver Crashes into School Bus

The driver told police it was too late to avoid the crash when he woke up.>>>Read More.

• Shots Fired Miss Man, Strike Muhammad Islamic Center: Police

The shooter fled the scene early Sunday morning in a minivan that was later involved in an accident and also fled from that scene.>>>Read More.

• Man Accused of Having Too Much Sauce Before Cutting Off Police Cruiser While Leaving Taco Bell

The man is facing several charges after the near-collision with a police vehicle, according to a report.>>>Read More.

• Day Care Plagued by Mouse, Training Problems Closes Abruptly

An e-mail was sent to parents.>>>Read More.

• Police Arrest Man Charged with Stealing $600 Worth of Packages

Police used a victim’s home video surveillance to track down a suspected package thief.>>>Read more.

• 'Scream'-Masked Thief Robs Bank: Police

The First County Bank on Main Avenue was hit on Tuesday afternoon.>>>Read More.

• Suspected Car Thief Caught After Stopping for a Hike at Sleeping Giant State Park: Police

Police observed an unoccupied stolen vehicle in the parking lot and waited for the suspect to return and then arrested him.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• WWE Magnate Linda McMahon to be Nominated to Trump Cabinet Position
• Students Suffer Minor Injuries as School Bus is Rear-Ended
• Animal Control Seeking Home for ‘Handsome Fellow’ Vader
• Mortar Removed From Home
• Coyote Sightings on the Rise
• Prison Units to Close, Governor Says
• Bookkeeper Pleads Not Guilty to Embezzling More than $23,000 from Employer
• Teen, 19, Stole Food and Cash from Little League Concession Stand: Police
• 3 High School Teachers will 'Brave a Shave' in Honor of Late Student
• CT Cross Country and Track Coach Placed on Administrative Leave

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