Speedbowl Owner Charged in Sex Trafficking Ring; Athlete Among Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees: New London's News

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

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Speedbowl Owner Admitted to Paying for Sex With 'Boys' For Over 20 Years: Police

Court records reveal a harrowing tale of prostitution and drug abuse after the arrest of two allegedly involved in a sex trafficking ring.

Woman Rescued After Falling Through New London Construction Site Floor

Fire officials said a woman fell about 12 feet from the first floor to the basement of a New London construction site.

New London Health Fair Brings Resources to Local Seniors

Health care agencies, nonprofits, advocates at the New London Senior Center gathered to connect seniors and their loved ones to resources.

Emergency Crews Respond to 4 Overdose Calls Over 5 Days in New London

City emergency personnel responded to four overdose calls within the past five days.

Man Pursued on Foot, Arrested for Carrying Pistol: New London Police

Police pursued on foot and arrested a man on weapons charges after he was caught drinking in public.

Speedbowl Owner Charged in Sex Trafficking Ring Exploiting Young Men: Police

Police have arrested two men in connection with a sex trafficking ring that police say may have been in operation for decades.

New London Man Sentenced for Distributing Heroin

This matter stems from a long-term investigation into the distribution of narcotics in southeastern Connecticut.

New London Athlete Among 2017 CT Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Inductees

The 30th Annual Connecticut Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony will be held this April.

New London Man Charged with Evading Responsibility in Crash: Police

Police said the crash was a head-on collision and two people were transported to the hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

New Parking Rates Established for New London

The New London Parking Authority has settled on new parking rates for the city.

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