CT Cop Arrested; Big Lottery Winner; DUI Checkpoints Announced: CT News

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

• $500K Bond Set in Assault Where Accused Allegedly Assaulted Elderly Victim To Stop Her From Talking: Police

The accused admitted to punching the victim to make her stop talking and was detained while officers located the 77-year-old female victim lying on a mattress in the basement.>>>Read More.

• CT Cop Stole Heroin from Evidence Room: PD

The lead detective of the Police Department's narcotics unit was charged with stealing heroin that was seized during police raids..>>>Read More.

• Memorial Day 2017 DUI Checkpoints In Connecticut: When And Where

CT State Police are reminding drivers to obey all laws this Memorial Day weekend. Several sobriety checkpoints are planned.>>>Read More.

• Some People Playing Golf For Free And They Shouldn’t Be

The revelation came up at a recent Golf Course Commission meeting.>>>Read More.

• Police Find Mother of Newborn Baby Abandoned in Connecticut

Police say the investigation is still ongoing, but the mother of the baby left behind a grocery store has been found.>>>Read More.

• New Lottery Game Roll Leads to Big Bankroll for Connecticut Resident

A Connecticut resident recently won large off a lottery ticket.>>>Read More.

• New Program Would Raise Money For Maintenance Of State Parks

State budget cuts are taking a toll on Connecticut's state parks.>>>Read More.

• Murdered Mom's Sister Named Executor

Meanwhile, Richard Dabate is due for another court appearance in the murder case.>>>Read More.

• Father Charged in Bridgeport Baby's Death: Reports

Police found the baby unresponsive at the Greene Homes housing complex on Highland Avenue in April.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Elderly Woman Killed in Head-On Crash: PD
• Man Killed In I-84 Accident: State Police
• New Details in SAT Cheating Case: Report
• Man Avoids Jail Time in Crash That Kills Best Friend: Report
• Lawyer Gets Prison Time in Life Insurance Scheme
• Good News If You Oppose $10 Million Silver Sands State Park Project
• Truck Rolls Over on I-84 Ramp

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