CT Man Killed While Playing Video Games; Malloy Defies Trump; Motel-6 Kidnapping Arrest: 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.

• Man Killed While Playing Video Games Inside Home

The man was killed while in his home, police said.>>>Read More.

• DCF Social Worker Arrested On Child Porn Charge

The suspect turned himself in on an arrest warrant, according to police.>>>Read More.

• Father, Son Charged With Assault After SWAT Team Incident: Police

The incident led to a response from the SWAT team and a shutdown of the area.>>>Read More.

• Police Arrest 2 After Reckless Motorcycle Incident

Police said officers arrested a teenager and his father after the suspect allegedly collided his motorcycle with a police cruiser.>>>Read More.

• Former Cop Arrested After Spitting Gum In Officer’s Face: Police

The former police officer is accused of spitting gum in an officer’s face outside of a bar as it was closing for the night.>>>Read More.

• Man Facing More Prison Time for Threats on Fed Officers

Failed drug tests landed him back in court in the first place, a prosecutor said.>>>Read More.

• Malloy: CT 'Has No Plans' of Slowing Climate Change Efforts

Gov. Dannel Malloy announced Connecticut has joined the United States Climate Alliance, a group committed to the Paris Climate Agreement.>>>Read More.

• Man Sentenced in Extortion, Bloody Beating Case

Police say members of the Hells Angels motorcycle club beat the victim with a hammer and stabbed him eight times.>>>Read More.

• Historic CT Home Built By Eli Whitney Hits The Market

Built by Eli Whitney in 1816 as a Lake House, this location has also been home to Wilbur Cross Jr. See inside this historic home here.>>>Read More.

• Eversource Buys Aquarion in Massive Deal

Some Connecticut residents could get their water, electric and gas from one company.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Motel-6 Kidnapping: Third Arrest Made in Case
• Stop & Shop Employee Made Fraudulent Refunds: PD
• Man Pulls Out 'Handgun' At Gas Station, Gets Arrested: PD
• GOP Reps Accuse Dems of Playing Politics With Foundation Relief Money
• Driver Tried to Use Navigation Program Before Slamming into Cop Car: Report
• Hedge Fund Boss Plans Big Return

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