Loaded Gun Found in Playscape; Police Talk Woman Off Crane; Parachutist Injured: 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.

• Police Find Loaded Shotgun in Playscape at the Park

The weapon was discovered hidden in a playscape, according to police.>>>Read More.

• Man Points Gun in Child's Face, Steals Bicycle Then Robs Dollar Store: Police

• Police Officers Talk Woman Off Crane

The woman told police she took PCP earlier in the day.>>>Read More.

• Suspect Issued $80,000 in Bad Checks to Jewelry Store: Cops

The bad checks were issued from August 2014 to October 2015, according to police.>>>Read More.

• Popular Bar/Restaurant Ensures Everyone Gets Home Safely

The popular bar/restaurant is offering customers a free service to ensure no one gets behind the wheel intoxicated.>>>Read More.

• Woman, 66, Dies After Drowning: Report

The woman was alone in the pool when she drowned, according to a report.>>>Read More.

• Parachutist Injured

The victim was transported to via Lifestar helicopter following the morning incident.>>>Read More.

• GoFundMe Started to Help Pay for Baby's Funeral

A GoFundMe started to help pay for funeral and other expenses after 2-month-old Bella Redondo passed away. The death was ruled a homicide.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Man Breaks Into Woman's Home, Displays Knife to 4 Kids: PD
• Woman Sues Over Dog Attack
• Intoxicated Driver Tried to Buy Cigarettes, Coffee in Closed Store: PD
• DUI Driver Almost Hits 1 Police Officer, Then Hits Police Cruiser: Police
• Narcan Application Saved Man at Crash Site

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