Woman Throws Toddler Outside of Home: PD; WATCH: Tornado Hits CT; Man Leaves Puppies in Hot Car: Police: CT News

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

• Woman Accused of Throwing Toddler Outside Home During Argument

She is facing a trio of charges, police said.>>>Read More.

• Man Accused of Leaving Puppies in Hot Car

Four small dogs were rescued from small crates inside a parked car on Main Street, police said.>>>Read More.

• WATCH: Tornado Hit Connecticut Confirms National Weather Service

Police say the storm damaged several homes and resulted in downed trees and power lines. A shed was tossed up into a tree.>>>Read and watch the video here.

• State Police: Teen Asks For Sept. 11 Court Date So He Can ‘Blow Up’ Courthouse

A 16-year-old already in trouble requested a court date of Sept. 11 so that he could "blow the court up," state police said on Wednesday.>>>Read More.

• Police: Man Puts Woman in a Headlock Outside of Local Gym

A man was taken into custody on Tuesday morning and charged with second-degree breach of peace for allegedly putting a woman in a headlock outside a local gym, police said.>>>Read More.

• Woman Arrested on Prostitution Charges Connected to Massage Therapy Business: Police

Police issued warrants after a month-long investigation.>>>Read More.

• Teacher on Administrative Leave After Allegedly Grabbing Child by the Neck: Report

She may soon face legal action from the young student’s parents.>>>Read More.

• Connecticut Probate Judge Charged with Strangulation: Report

A Probate Court Judge is finding himself on the other side of the bench after being charged with strangulation.>>>Read More.

• Charges Levied Against Man in Heroin Death of Teen

A man was arrested on Wednesday and charged with him distributing heroin involved in an overdose death of an 18-year-old, federal authorities said.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• CT Police Officer Dies Suddenly in South Carolina
• Man, 79, Dies at Home Before Sentencing on Sex Charge: Report
• Town Seeks Injunction Against Restaurant
• Man Displays Fake Gun at Other Drivers on I-84: State Police
• Man Charged With Selling Heroin to Undercover Cops
• Dirt Bike Thief Tripped Up by Scooter He Left Behind: Police

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