Man Texts Cop About Drug Deal, Gets Arrested; Security Officer Saves Man’s Life; New Casino Meeting on Tap: 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.

• Drug Dealer Texts Cop About Making Drug Buy, Gets Arrested: Police

We can assume the accused drug dealer texted the wrong number, that is for certain.>>>Read More.

• Man Found Dead Outside Mall Likely Victim of Hit-and-Run Accident: Police

Police reported Thursday to have found the dead body of a man near the mall parking lot. Police said preliminary investigation revealed that the incident was most likely a car versus pedestrian accident. A victim ID was released late Thursday>>>Read more.

• CT Senators, Representatives Show Support for Mohegan Sun's Proposed New Project

Plans include opportunities for a theme park, hotels, housing and more, with a ferry connection to Mohegan Sun.>>>Read More.

• Diaper-Wearing CT Toddler Found Wandering Streets Alone: Report

The child was found Thursday afternoon.>>>Read More.

• Man’s Life Saved by College Security Officer During Heart Attack

The officer had found the victim, another employee of the college, showing signs of a heart attack in a dorm.>>>Read More.

• Sandy Hook Facebook Post Leads to Investigation of State Trooper, Council Candidate: Report

State police officials have ordered an internal affairs investigation in regards to a veteran trooper's Facebook comments.>>>Read More.

• Bystanders Tried to Revive Crash Victim: Report

Police continue to investigate the fatal crash.>>>Read More.

• Popular Teacher Sees Outpouring of Support After Being Hospitalized with Heart Condition

He has remained hospitalized and on life support following a cardiogenic shock.>>>Read More.

• Missing College Student Found Safe: UPDATE

A Silver Alert was issued for the 18-year-old on Thursday morning.>>>Read More.

• Wyman on Jewish Center Threats: 'I am Heartsick'

She and the governor denounced the actions on Wednesday.>>>Read More.

• Gang-related Shooting Led to Death of 13-Year-Old Basketball Prospect Recently Honored by UConn: Police

Shamoya McKenzie was shot and killed by a stray bullet on New Year's Eve.>>>Read More.

• Highway Pursuit After Springfield Gun Incident Ends With Crash in Connecticut

Lanes were closed as a result of the crash, police said.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Schools Employee Terminated After Child Pornography Charges: Police
• Mashantucket Pequot and Mohegan Tribes to Host Meeting on Possible New Casino in Connecticut
• These Cute Animals Are Looking for a Home
• CT Resident Wins State Entrepreneur Competition, Advances to Nationals
• Friendly Dog "Oreo" Lost
• Shoplifting Suspect, 70, Arrested in Connecticut Caught Shoplifting in Rhode Island
• Man Pleads Guilty to Heroin Distribution Charges Stemming from Fatal Overdose
• Teen Arrested After High Speed Chase: PD
• Intoxicated Man Struck 5 Parked Cars While Driving: Police

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