Officer Suspended; Bridge Deteriorating; Bobcat Spotted: 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.

Spokesman for a Local Police Department in Connecticut Suspended: Report

The Police Department’s spokesman has been suspended pending an investigation, according to a report.>>>Read More.

1,300+ Drug Overdoses In CT Emergency Rooms Over 2 Months

Hospitals treated more than 1,300 suspected drug overdoses in January and February.>>>Read More.

Principal Seemingly Out at a High School in Connecticut

The superintendent of schools will be taking over for a month until a planned replacement arrives early, an email indicates.>>>Read More.

Fight Inside McDonald's Leads to Arrests: Police

An employee was involved in the fight and charged, police said.>>>Read More.

Weight Limit Imposed On CT Bridge Due To Deterioration: DOT

The weight restriction is mandated by the state DOT based on structural deterioration, officials said.>>>Read More.

Bobcat Reportedly Spotted: Video

The animal was seen on Tuesday, according to NBC Connecticut.>>>Read More.

Coyotes Spotted In CT Town

A resident reports two coyotes were seen running through backyards in on Tuesday morning.>>>Read more.

Man, 79, Patronizes 18-Year-Old Woman: PD

The woman took money from the man in exchange for sex, but fled a residence, police said.>>>Read More.

'Old' Trail Attack Probe Resurfaces as 'News' on Facebook

Police said the source of a 'new' rail trail attack story is a 2012 investigation.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Malloy Pushes To 'Raise The Age' To 21 For Many Crimes
• Woman Defrauds Medicaid Of $661k, Gets 5 Years In Prison
• High School Principal Apologizes for 'Copied' Letter
• Resident Featured on Cover of 2018 State Fishing Guide
• Owner Seeks Lost Cat
• State Police Nab 2 for 120 MPH Jaunts
• Man Charged With 3rd DUI In 5 Weeks: PD
• UConn Student to Run for State Senate
• Ganim Calls On Democrats To Diversify Town Committee Audiences

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