Popular Ice Cream Shop Returns; Ex-Cop Pleads Guilty: 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.

Man Trespasses At CT School, Scares Students: Police

School staff spotted the intruder and contacted authorities.>>>Read More.

Body Discovered Pinned Underneath Vehicle: PD

The discovery was made late Tuesday morning, according to authorities.>>>Read more.

Ice Cream Shop's Loyal Fans Demanded Business Open This Spring

The owner died in January and the family was considering closing the popular ice cream business but the customers wouldn't have that.>>>Read More.

Sleepy Drug User Arrested Right in Front of Police Station: Police

Police arrested a man sleeping in his truck in front of the police station when they discovered he was carrying heroin.>>>Read More.

New Details Released in Fatal Helicopter Crash Involving CT Pilot

A CT man was revealed to have been the pilot and sole survivor of the New York helicopter crash that took the lives of five people.>>>Read More.

12-Year-Old is State Champ in Gymnastic Competition

The gymnast - and her team - win state competition; next she will be competing in regionals in Springfield, Mass.>>>Read More.

Sister of Murdered CT Girl Pleads for Changes in State Laws

Marianne Stochmal Heffernan appeared before legislators on Monday to ask for a change in state laws concerning convicted murderers.>>>Read More.

Ex-Cop, Mayor’s Son, Pleads Guilty To Stealing Drugs From Department

The 19-year veteran was accused of stealing heroin and OxyContin pills from the police department's evidence room.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Overnight Fire Engulfs House
• Woman's Death Ruled Homicide: Report
• UConn Women Headed to 11th Straight Final Four
• Wanted Man Arrested After High-Speed Chase In Stolen Car
• Historic Connecticut River Ferry to Resume Seasonal Operations
• Tree House Arcade Reopens At Foxwoods
• Stolen Car Crashes Into Police Cruiser: UPDATE

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