Man Tries to Lure Student, 12, into Car: PD; Teacher Serves Jail Time; Good Samaritan Puts Out Gas Station Fire: 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.

• Man Tries to Lure 12-Year-Old Into Car Near Bus Stop: Police

Police in one Connecticut town are alerting residents to be on the lookout for a man who tried to lure a seventh-grader into his car.>>>Read More.

• Teacher Serves Jail Time, Placed on Paid Leave: Report

An elementary school teacher reportedly spent time in prison over the summer for a DUI conviction.>>>Read More.

• CT Murder Case Referenced by Trump During Immigration Speech

While speaking on immigration, the presidential nominee referenced a Connecticut murder case.>>>Read More.

• Boy's Bike Is Stolen, Community Rallies to His Aid

Several residents chipped in to buy a new bike.>>>Read More.

• Detectives Snare Suspect With $80K Worth of Heroin

The suspect was in possession of 1.5 kilos of uncut heroin, as well as other drugs, paraphernalia and thousands of dollars in cash.>>>Read More.

• Car Crashes Into Fuel Pump, Catches Fire at Gas Station

The fire was extinguished by a Good Samaritan.>>>Read More.

• Man Tries to Deposit Cash AND Crack Cocaine into ATM: Police

Police Lt. Bryan Cammarata shares a classic 'Too Bad' segment and why it's not a good idea to try and deposit a bag of crack cocaine with your cash.>>>Read More.

• Man Accused of Stealing, Pawning Guest's Ring from Bathroom

He was also a guest, police said.>>>Read More.

• These 25 Connecticut Business Had Their Liquor Licenses Suspend

A total of 25 Connecticut establishments have had their liquor licenses suspended and/or paid a fine for violations since July.>>>Read More.

• Senator Blumenthal Threatens to Tie Self to Tracks in Response to Controversial Train Proposal

A public meeting featured a U.S. Senator claiming he would tie himself to rail tracks should the proposal move forward.>>>Read More.

• These Connecticut Towns Have Among the 100 Worst Real Estate Markets In U.S., Study Says

Several Connecticut communities have among the 100 worst real estate markets in the country, according to a new study. The list is below.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Restaurant Rallying to Assist Employee Struck by Hit-and-Run Driver
• Father, Son Arrested After Fistfight in Parking Lot
• Knife-Swinging Woman Arrested Following Stabbing: PD
• Authorities Considering Vandalism as Cause of Car Fire That Spread to a Garage
• Cops: Trio Caught Red-Handed Breaking into Car
• Daughter of Man in Wheelchair Killed by Car Intends to Sue

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Photo Credit: Charles Konarski/Vernon Fire Department