CT Catholic School Closes Abruptly; DUI Driver, Checking Text, Causes Pileup: PD; Dog with Cancer Gets New Hope: 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.

• Catholic School in Connecticut Closes Abruptly

An administrator said the school "would not have been able to sustain itself financially.">>>Read More.

• Police Searching for Hickey-Laden Store Robber

The man had a female accomplice during the robbery, police said.>>>Read More.

• Cops: Drunken Driver Checking a Text Caused 3-Car Pileup

Local police said a three-car pileup was the result of a drunken driver checking an incoming text message.>>>Read More.

• Dog Diagnosed with Cancer to Receive Medical Attention, Heading to Foster Home: UPDATE

After seeing Kelsey’s story, two organizations are working together in an effort to save the Cocker Spaniel’s life.>>>Read More.

• Man Stole $250K Worth of Watches from CT Store in Multi-State Burglary Spree: Feds

The man was sentenced to prison for his role in the burglary spree and ordered to pay $1.86 million in restitution for the thefts.>>>Read More.

• Convenience Store Owner Arrested for Selling Untaxed Cigarettes

Police said the owner had nearly 200 cartons of untaxed cigarettes at his store.>>>Read More.

• CT Police Officer Involved in Shooting Incident Identified

State Police have identified the officer involved in a shooting incident earlier this week. The suspect is accused of rushing the police officer with a knife, police have said.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Man Booked on Child Porn Charges
• Community Rallies Together to Help Family Displaced by Fire
• Reward Offered for Return of Dog
• Bored 22-Year-Old Holds Up Passenger of SUV, Robs Him at Gunpoint: Report
• Man Tries to Steal Moped, Runs Off When Homeowner Arrives: Police
• AAA to Close Call Center in CT: Report
• Stamford Considers Changes to Food Truck Permits
• Narcotics Task Force Makes Major Heroin Bust
• Pet Tortoise Found
• Middlefield P&Z Reaches Decision on Powder Ridge Special Permit Request
• Woman Charged with DUI Almost Struck Police Cruiser: Police
• Man Faces Years in Prison for Possessing More than 60 Grams of Heroin

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