Sex-Trafficking Ring Arrests; Resident Battles For Red Sox Roster Spot; Police-Involved Shooting Details: 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.

• Speedbowl Owner Charged in Sex Trafficking Ring Exploiting Young Men: Police

Police have arrested two men in connection with a sex trafficking ring that police say may have been in operation for decades.>>>Read More.

• Connecticut Resident, 24, Killed in Car Crash

The 2011 Fermi High School graduate was killed in an auto accident in Ashford Wednesday at age 24.>>>Read More.

• Multi-Million Dollar Judgement In Glaucoma Case Of Connecticut Woman: Report

The victim suffered partial blindness, according to her attorneys.>>>Read More.

• Emergency Crews Respond to 4 Overdose Calls Over 5 Days in The Same CT Community

City emergency personnel responded to four overdose calls within the past five days.>>>Read More.

• Connecticut’s Mike Olt Battles to Make Boston Red Sox Opening Day Roster

A decision is expected soon.>>>Read More.

• New Details Emerge in Connecticut Police-Involved Shooting: UPDATE

State police are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Connecticut>>>Read More.

• Volkswagen Multimillion CT Emissions Settlement Reached

The state is set to receive a large check pending a judge's approval.>>>Read More.

• Man Hid Heroin In Underwear: Police

The man was arrested during a traffic stop after police received a complaint of a speeding vehicle.>>>Read More.

• Connecticut Police Department Mourns Loss Of ‘Amazing’ K-9 Niko

Retired K-9 Niko, who once tracked down a fugitive on America’s Most Wanted List, has passed away, the department announced.>>>Read More.

• Love PEZ Candy? This Is Where You Need To Be

The legendary candy tablets are made in Connecticut.>>>Read More.

• Woman Uses Daughter's Toy Stroller to Shoplift From Macy's: Police

Police say the woman gave police a fake name in an effort to conceal she was wanted on a warrant.>>>Read More.

• Mother, Daughter Caught Shoplifting At Mall: Police

Police say the mother is currently on parole for larceny charges and has 42 previous arrests.>>>Read More.

• High School Students Recount Lockdown

The lockdown lasted about three hours before police gave the all clear.>>>Read More.

• Teen Motorcyclist Killed in Crash

The fatal crash took place on Wednesday afternoon.>>>Read More.

• UConn to Renovate Library in $20M Project

UConn officials offered a look at the Homer Babbidge Library project at Wednesday's trustees meeting.>>>Read More.

• Movies Out This Weekend: ‘Ghost in the Shell,’ ‘The Boss Baby’ And ‘The Zookeeper’s Wife'

Get the verdict on "Ghost in the Shell," "The Boss Baby" and "The Zookeeper's Wife." Plus, watch Patch's movie trailer mash-up.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Heroin Trafficking Crackdown Leads to 23 Arrests: Law Enforcement
• Drug Bust: A Little More Than a Joint in Strip Club Lot
• Parents Complain About Offensive Message at High School
• Students Create Business, Raise Funds For Operation Hope
• 1 Dead in Fatal Crash, Road Closed for Several Hours: Police

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