‘Drunken Doughnuts’ Arrest; Man’s Day Off Pays Off With $300K Lottery Prize; Legislator Pushes To Legalize Pot: CT News

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

• Woman Arrested for DUI After Crash Involving a Child: Police

Police say that a breath test revealed the woman's blood alcohol content was more than three times the legal limit.>>>Read More.

• 4 Heroin Overdoses Reported In One Connecticut Community Tuesday

The drug overdoses all came within a three-hour timeframe, according to police.>>>Read More.

• Man Drove Drunk to Police Station, Cops Say: Report

A man was arrested after police say he drove drunk to the police station Sunday.>>>Read More.

• Connecticut Man’s Day Off Pays Off With $300K Lottery Prize

The man made sure to keep the winning ticket away from his dog and couldn’t stop smiling when meeting with Lottery officials.>>>Read More.

• Home Burglarized While Family Slept: PD

Police are investigating a rash of crime in town, including three stolen vehicles.>>>Read More.

• State Legislator Pushes For Marijuana Legalization

The legislator is co-sponsoring a bill to legalize recreational marijuana and says it’s time for Connecticut “to be leaders.">>>Read his impassioned plea for legalization here.

• Senior Dog Needs New Home After Owner Passes Away: Animal Shelter

Tyla, a 9-year-old female German Shepherd, still has “plenty of love left to give to a new family.”>>>Read More.

• Legislator Barks at Current Dog Licensing System

A legislator wants the dog licensing system changed.>>>Read More.

• Police Charge Man for Drunken Doughnuts While Exiting Pool Hall

The incident took place at a local billiards hall.>>>Read More.

• Man Charged With Assaulting Child: Police

Police say the child was taken to the emergency room after suffering from “serious injuries.”>>>Read More.

• School Student Arrested For Allegedly Making Threats Against Other Students, Staff: Cops

The student was arrested on multiple charges Tuesday.>>>Read More.

• Hoaxer Accused of Threatening Sandy Hook Parent Expected to Plead Guilty

The woman is accused of sending threatening emails and phone calls because she thought the shooting was a hoax.>>>Read More.

• 'Survivor' Premieres With All-Veteran Castaways Including Connecticut Local

The 34th season of "Survivor" is a "Game Changer" with all-veteran castaways including a Connecticut resident.>>>Read More.

• Jewish Community Center Receives Email Threat

Increased staff were on hand for morning drop off to assist with traffic and visitors.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Garbage Truck Rolls Over: State Police
• Woman Charged With Stealing $4.8K in Electricity: Police
• Man Served 13 Arrest Warrants: Police
• Larceny Suspect Detained On ICE Hold: Report
• Two Accused of Stealing Used Cooking Oil From Eateries: Police
• Nursing Home Could Be Closed for 10 Days: Report
• New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade 2017: Route and Parking Details
• Suspicious Woman Entered School, Police Seek Identity
• Bobcat Spotted Strolling In The City

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Photo credit: West Haven Animal Shelter