Coyotes Attack Dogs, Kill One; ‘Cable Workers’ Swipe Packages, Get Arrested; Dump Truck Stolen, $10K Reward Offered: CT News

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

• Dogs Attacked by Coyotes, One Killed

There have been several sightings in town.>>>Read More.

• Dine and Dash Suspect Turns Herself in Seven Years Later: Police

Police say the accused was out to dinner on Valentine's Day 2009 and left without paying along with three others. She left her wallet behind.>>>Read More.

• Local Man Repaired Cars and Allegedly Sold Drugs, Police Say

Local car repair garage owner was arrested by police on multiple narcotics charges for allegedly dealing drugs out of his shop, according to a report.>>>Read More.

• Connecticut Senate President to Undergo Kidney Transplant

Sen. Martin Looney intends to be present for the opening of the legislative session.>>>Read More.

• Police Arrest 2 for Posing as Cable Workers, Stealing Packages

Police have charged two people with stealing packages after masquerading as cable workers.>>>Read More.

• Sandy Hook Dad Clings To Hope for a Safer World 4 Years After Shooting

Sandy Hook dad: "Hope broke our hearts that terrible day. But now, hope is the only thing that keeps me going.">>>Read More.

• 'Contractor' Scammed Elderly Victim: PD

Not only did he scam him for work that wasn't performed, but he also stole money in the victim's home, police said.>>>Read More.

• Heroin Dealer Nabbed After Traffic Stop: Police

Police said the suspect was traveling specifically to sell heroin.>>>Read More.

• Woman Allegedly Threatens Juvenile, Police Officer: Report

The suspect allegedly threatened the youth with a box cutter and poked an officer in the face.>>>Read More.

• Man Defrauded U.S. Postal Service of $750K in Bulk Mail Scheme: Feds

The man, the managing partner of a bulk mail firm, sent out more than 3.26 million pieces of mail without paying for postage, authorities say.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Venture Capital Firm CEO Sentenced for Misuse of Client Funds
• Police Investigating Several Leads in Fatal Shooting
• Man Charged with Assaulting Elderly Victim: PD
• Driver Crashes SUV into Tree, Flees Scene: Police
• Town Sues Resident over Yard Signs: Report
• Man Pushed Woman by Neck, She Dumped Old Cooking Oil on Him During Dispute: Police
• Dump Truck Stolen, $10,000 Reward Offered

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