Mumps Cases Confirmed; Firefighter Charged With Arson: CT News

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

3 Mumps Cases Confirmed At UConn

Three students were diagnosed with the mumps during the fall semester at UConn, officials said.>>>Read More.

Firefighter Charged With Arson: PD

The volunteer firefighter burned an SUV a day after it was recovered after being reported stolen, police said.>>>Read More.

Restaurant, Marina Proposed Near Town Lines

The project will be the subject of a public hearing in January.>>>Read More.

Police Lieutenant Honored With Lifesaving Award

Lt. James Perez was recently honored for helping to save an elderly man’s life after he went into cardiac arrest at a local gym.>>>Read More.

Armed Man Held On $1M Bond After Big Drug Bust: Police

Police seized suspected heroin, crack cocaine and pot and the accused, who was armed, initially fled from police, police said.>>>Read More.

Toys Stolen From 'Santa's Last Stop'

Toys were stolen that were intended to go to local families in a community center break-in.>>>Read More.

Silver Alert Issued For Missing 4-Year-Old

Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 4-year-old girl.>>>Read More.

Goodwill Store Robbed, Suspects Sought: Police

Police say the store manager was poked in the eye during a brief struggle after trying to stop two men from stealing two flat-screen TVs.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Man, 22, Charged With DUI, Fireworks Possession
• Teen Seriously Hurt In Crash
• Taste of Middlesex County Details Announced
• Man Wanted On Sex Assault Charges
• Police: Home Ransacked, Cash, Jewelry & iPads Stolen
• Crash Closes Road On Christmas

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