Crime & Safety
Thursday's Top 5: 'Racist' Posting Arrest, Surfboard-Sized Tie
Thursday's Hartford/Tolland County top stories include 2 being prosecuted in federal cases.

Here is a look at the top stories for Thursday in Patch towns throughout Hartford and Tolland counties.
1. Southington
Tensions Mount As Fallout From 'Racist' Social Media Post Continues
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- Teen Charged In Fallout From Southington 'Racist' Message
- Idle Gun Threat Source Of Tension At Southington HS: Cops
2. Manchester
3. Enfield
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4. Windsor
5. East Hartford
Patch Graphic: Kristin Borden
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