Car Crashes Into Church; Bike-Riding, Crayon-Writing Bank Robber Sentenced; More Bobcat Sightings: CT News

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

• Man Sentenced for Robbing Bank on Bicycle, Demanding Money with Note Written in Crayon

The suspect allegedly fled the scene on a bicycle and left the bank with about $14,000.>>>Read More.

• Car Crashes Into Church: Police

Police arrived on the scene to investigate.>>>Read More.

• Officials: No Students Were Included in Voyeuristic Photos Taken by Former Principal

The school system chief sent a letter to parents this week.>>>Read More.

• Bobcat Sightings Reported

City officials remind residents to pay extra attention to small pets.>>>Read More.

• Man Sentenced For Operating $1.4 Million Ponzi Scheme: Feds

Authorities say multiple victims lost most of their retirement savings in the scheme.>>>Read More.

• Recalling The Cold, Dark River Rescue: Report

Firefighter Earl Hill trusted his fellow squad members when rescuing a New York woman from drowning.>>>Read More.

• Woman Settles for More than $800,000 in Police Cruiser Accident Case

The settlement comes nearly two years after the victim was initially rear-ended by a police cruiser.>>>Read More.

• Police Searching for Suspected Surfer Dude-Sounding Robber: Report

Police were told the suspect said “dude” a number of times during the holdup.>>>Read More.

• 'Legalizing Pot Would Send A Wrong And Hypocritical Message:' Officials

The Connecticut town has achieved a 40-percent reduction in teen alcohol/substance use over the past six years, officials said.>>>Read More.

• Man Arrested In Fatal Hit-And-Run Crash: Police

The crash occurred in May of last year, killing 54-year-old woman.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• 'Wolverine' Sentenced for Fatal Hit-and-Run
• City Attorney's Office Staffer Accused of Gun-Involved Threat: Report
• Courtney: Trump Could Crumble Timetable for Fed Foundation Relief
• Ed Sheeran to Play Mohegan Sun, Announces North American Arena Tour
• Mystic Aquarium $3.5 Million Addition Proposal Scheduled for Public Hearing
• Tree Falls On Car
• Man Charged With DUI, Drug Possession After Striking A Building: Police
• Three Cars Stolen in Greenwich
• Man Hospitalized After Accidental Shooting: Report

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