Groton School Set to Close; Man Wanted in Virginia Arrested: Groton's News

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

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Groton Woman Pleads Guilty to Stealing More than $40,000 from Stepmother

A Groton woman has plead guilty to embezzling more than $40,000 from her stepmother.

Man Arrested for Threatening Woman with Gun

Police said a Groton man who allegedly pulled a gun on a woman he met at a New London bar was taken into custody.

Silver Alert Issued for Groton Teen, 15

The teen was reported missing on Friday, police said.

Police Arrest Man on Heroin Charges After Receiving Information in Groton

Ledyard police said they arrested a man charged in connection with the sale of heroin after obtaining information in Groton.

New London Man Charged with Distributing Crack in Groton Sentenced in Court

Court officials said a New London man has been sentenced to five years in prison for distributing crack cocaine and other charges.

School Set to Close in Groton, Parents of Nearly 300 Students Notified

Parents of Groton students were notified their children's school will be closing, while teachers got early retirement incentive packages.

Man Wanted in Virginia Arrested: Groton Police

Police said a man wanted in Virginia was recently located and arrested by Groton City officers.

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