Fatal Plane Crash; Former Police Chief, Dogs Rescued From House Fire; New L.L. Bean Shop Opening: CT News

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

• Man Killed, Son Hospitalized In Connecticut Plane Crash

The small plane crash occurred Monday night.>>>Read More.

• Intoxicated Man Had 4 Kids in Car: PD

None of the young children had seat belts or car seats, police said.>>>Read More.

• Former CT Police Chief, 2 Dogs Rescued From House Fire

The blaze was reported early Monday morning.>>>Read More.

• CT’s Largest Illegal Tobacco Distribution Bust Nets 10 Arrests: Officials

Officials say the illegal tobacco distribution ring sold more than $13 million in untaxed tobacco to about 450 retail locations in the state.>>>Read More.

• New L.L. Bean Shop Expected to Create 60 Jobs

The store will be the fourth L.L. Bean location in Connecticut.>>>Read More.

• Murder Charges Expected in Comunale Homicide: Report

Joseph Comunale was killed in November after an argument in Manhattan, according to police.>>>Read More.

• Two Arrested In CT Home Depot Theft Spree: State Police

Police say the elaborate theft scheme targeted 13 Home Depot stores in Fairfield and New Haven counties.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Trainer Named 'Fittest Man in Connecticut'
• Naked Man Stun-Gunned By Police: Report
• Store Owner Had 100 Grams Cocaine: PD
• Woman Killed in Motorcycle Crash: Police
• Bar Employee Assaulted: Police
• Bear Cub Struck By Vehicle Dies: Report
• Day Without Immigrants Rally Planned
• Celebrate World Penguin Day at Mystic Aquarium

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