Police Officer Fired; Photographer Mourned; Life Saved: CT News

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

Police Captain Who Put Up Fake Political Signs Fired: PD

A police captain accused of putting up fake political signs in town last year has been fired.>>>Read More.

Popular and Well Respected Photographer Dies Of Coronavirus

The well-known photographer died Tuesday after testing positive for the coronavirus.>>>Read More.

Connecticut Artist Competes In Finals On TV's 'LEGO Masters'

Local artist and her partner will be competing for the grand prize on FOX TV's "LEGO Masters" on Wednesday.>>>Read More.

Man, 74, Carjacked In ShopRite Parking Lot, Suspects Sought By Police

Two men fled after stealing the vehicle of a 74-year-old Shop Rite employee, whose car was stolen as he in the parking lot before work.>>>Read More.

Musician Discovers Solace, Perspective During Pandemic

The local teacher released his debut album at a time he never expected daily life to take the twist it has.>>>Read More.

Victim Chases Purse-Snatching Suspect

She pursued the bandit until a police officer arrived and took the man into custody.>>>Read More.

Boys Crash Into Headstones At Cemetery: Police

The boys eventually abandoned the truck they were driving and fled on foot, according to police.>>>Read More.

Obituary: Finance Director A Family Man, Proud Veteran

Jay Wahlberg, who died last week after contracting the new coronavirus, was a Rotarian, handyman and doting grandfather.>>>Read More.

Developer Seeks To Build Massive Distribution Center

A developer is seeking to build a packaging and distribution center.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Elderly Man Rescued After Falling Into Pond
• Postal Service: Let Trucks, Carriers Have Some 'Distance'
• Emergency Crews Revive Cardiac Arrest Patient
• Former Frontier Communications Property Sells For $1.7 Million
• Man Strikes 2 Vehicles While Driving Wrong Way On Route 15: PD
• 3 Inside Stolen Car Try To Run From Officers: Police
• Victorinox Swiss Army Company Announces Furloughs
• Charter Oak Offers $35K In Emergency Grants To Food Pantries

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