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Animal Control Officer Stole Purebred Puppies: PD; Man Shot Dead at Traffic Light; 5-Foot Boa Constrictor Found: Nearby News

Babysitter hits 1-year-old, tries to blame dog for injuries: PD; Lost kitten may have jumped into car; Former football coach dies and more.

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

The Connecticut resident was arrested for allegedly forging official state documents and stealing two pure breeds.>>>Read More.

A 23-year-old woman allegedly hit the infant while babysitting and tried to blame a friend’s dog for the injuries, police said.>>>Read More.

Anyone missing a 5-foot Boa Constrictor? Read More about the missing snake here.

A 25-year-old man was shot to death while stopped at a traffic light early Saturday morning.>>>Read More.

Animal Control is asking residents to be on the lookout for Patinhas, who was reported missing on Monday.>>>Read More.

The car rolled over three times and the dog and family who were in the car were separated.>>>Read More.

“We know that our town is full of kind and honest people but when we get to witness it first hand it is truly refreshing.">>>Read More.

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