Man Drags Cop During Chase with Baby in Car: PD; Murder Suspect Arrested at Pizza Place; Campaign Questioned: 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 Drags Cop During Vehicle Chase With Baby in Car: PD

A man was arrested after trying to escape from police after they say he kidnapped his son.>>>Read More.

• Man Accused of Fatal Shooting of 19-Year-Old Daughter Arrested at Pizza Parlor: Report

A man who is a suspect in the murder of his 19-year-old daughter was arrested Friday at a pizza parlor.>>>Read More.

• ‘Miracle’ Prevents More Tragedy in House Explosion

The explosion injured seven people, including children. A fund has been set-up to help the victims.>>>Read More.

• Friends and Neighbors Rallying to Assist Those Displaced in House Explosion

A Go Fund Me account has been set up to assist the family members rescued after being trapped inside the home.>>>Read More.

• CT Man Among Federal Mob Crackdown: Indictment

A total of 46 people were arrested and accused of being part of a wide-ranging East Coast racketeering scheme.>>>Read More.

• Man, 19, Accused of Assaulting, Strangling Girlfriend

The victim, who is also 19, reportedly suffered broken facial bones in the alleged assault.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Man Arrested for Pills in Sock: PD
• Aide Charged with Stealing Elderly Woman's Checks
• Inquiry Launched into former State Rep. Candidate’s Campaign
• Sizable Reward Still Offered in Double-Murder Case
• Teenager Suspected of Manufacturing Bombs Case Still Active: Police
• 140-Year-Old Greenwich Home to be Demolished
• Heart Attack Survivor Meets First-Responders Who Saved His Life
• CT Boy Scouts Complete Intense 12-Day New Mexico Hike

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