UPS Driver Stole Packages: PD; $50M Donation; Police K-9 Mourned

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

UPS Driver Stole Packages From Delivery Customers: PD

Police say the accused had been hired just two days before the thefts occurred.>>>Read More.

Homeowner Fires Gun at Intruders

Police are looking for a man and a woman who appeared to be burglarizing a home.>>>Read More.

How Wrestling Changed My Life

Wrestler Zach Tepper Ryan Peterson shares his personal story of his experience in the program.>>>Read More.

Family, 3 Dogs Displaced In Fire; Firefighter Injured Rescuing Dog

The homeowner tried to put out the fire by herself and was taken to the hospital.>>>Read More.

Man Sets Aside Millions For Sex Ring Payments: Report

A man accused of participating in a sex trafficking ring has set aside millions of dollars for civil payments.>>>Read More.

New Tax Hikes, Spending Cuts Proposed By Malloy

Malloy presented several options for the Legislature as the state is once again projecting a sizable deficit.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Police Mourn Death of Retired K-9 Tex
• CT CEO Gives College $50 Million Donation
• 2 White Cadets Harassed Black Classmate At Coast Guard Academy
• Children's Thank You Letters Pour Into PD
• Man Hits House, Charged With OUI:Police
• Woman Charged in UConn Lecture Brawl Case Appears in Court
• Barn Destroyed In Fire
• Man Sent 43 Unwanted Sexual Text Messages: PD
• Woman Stole $1.8k In Razor Blades: PD
• Man Fails To Show Up To Serve Prison Sentence: Feds

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Photo credit: West Haven Police Department