Car Crashes, Nearly Hits Woman In Bed; Diabetic Dog Rescued On Island; Reputed Mobster Enters Plea: 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.

• Car Crashes, Nearly Hits Woman in Bed

Police said the car stopped right in front of a woman's bed but miraculously did not injure her.>>>Read More.

• 'Hope' Released From 24-Hour Care

Shelter staff also reveal some surprising news about 'Hope' the dog, who was nearly starved to death a month ago.>>>Read More.

• Woman Hit, Attempted To Bite ShopRite Employee: Police

The woman was trying to flee the store with about $200 worth of stolen items, according to police.>>>Read More.

• Reputed Mobster Enters Plea in Gun Case

The man is also a person of interest in an infamous art heist.>>>Read More.

• Boy, 10, Speaks In Favor Of Playground Bill At State Capitol

The bill prohibits installation of crumb rubber ground cover on municipal and public playgrounds in Connecticut.>>>Read More.

• Father, Son Arrested In Attempted $18K Bank Fraud: Police

Police say the dad attempted to fraudulently withdraw $18K in cash and believe the men may have committed similar crimes in CT.>>>Read More.

• Man Stabbed, Tries to Drive to Hospital: Police

The man was in the midst of a drug transaction, police said.>>>Read More.

• Large Amounts of Heroin, Crack Cocaine Recovered: Police

One person has been arrested and police say there was a juvenile in the home at the time the search warrant was executed.>>>Read More.

• Bridgeport Bluefish Stadium Operation Now Open for Bidding: Report

Want to run the Ballpark at Harbor Yard? Now is your chance.>>>Read More.

• Diabetic Dog Rescued On Island In Flooded River

After a frantic search for Sophie, a diabetic American Eskimo in need of her medication, she was reunited with her family following a rescue operation.>>>Read More.

• Owners Intend To Sell Community Theatre Property

A recent petition urged the owners to sell the property so that the long-vacant theatre could be redeveloped and restored.>>>Read More.

• Armed Robbery Captured on Video

A thief held up a gas station early Thursday morning.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Coyote Spotted in CT
• Bear Advisory Issued in CT Community
• Former Pita Bread Kingpin Indicted on Fraud Charges
• Animal Shelter Scheduled for Renovations
• Herbst Raises $83K for State Run

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