Family Loses Home in Fire, Support Pours In; Auto Body Shop Saves Man’s Christmas; ‘Scared’ Dog Looks for Owners: CT News

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

• Female Inmate's Death Under Investigation

Police are investigating the situation.>>>Read More.

• Riverfront Property Formerly Owned by Decorated WWII Commander Admiral Irwin Chase Jr. Listed

He was present on the USS Missouri, alongside Admiral Nimitz and General Douglas MacArthur.>>>Read More.

• Coyote Seen Dragging Leg Trap Around

It was described as "legal animal cruelty" by the town's animal control officer.>>>Read More.

• Family Loses Home in Fire Week Before Christmas, Support Pours In

A GoFundMe account has been launched in support of the family, who lost all of their belongings in the house fire. No one was injured.>>>Read More.

• Man Drives Through the Green at Golf Course and into Water Hazard: Report

He was pulled from the chilly water.>>>Read More.

• Man Behind Atheist Solstice Sign Named Atheist of the Year

A man responsible for an atheist winter solstice sign that has garnered attention has been named Atheist of the Year.>>>Read More.

• Auto Body Shop Saves Man's Christmas: Report

The man claims his car was damaged by a plow truck during last weekend’s storm and the repairs would have exhausted his money.>>>Read More.

• Pets Killed in Fire that Destroyed Home, Friends Rally to Assist Family

A GoFundMe account has been launched to assist the family, whose home was destroyed in a 'fast-moving' fire just days before Christmas.>>>Read More.

• Student, 10, Recognized for Holiday Spirit and Generosity

A young student showed true holiday spirit this season, for which she was recently recognized.>>>Read More.

• Man Charged With Firing Shots at Vehicle in Road Rage Incident

A man was arrested after at least two gunshots were fired at a vehicle on Interstate 91 Thursday evening, police said.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Former Teacher Launches Book Drive in Memory of Student Who Lost Battle with Cancer
• Police Unveil First K-9 Unit in 30 Years
• Scared Dog Found Looking for Owners
• Woman Stole $745 Worth of Jeans from Trumbull Store: PD
• Officer Involved in Crash, Two Sent to Hospital
• Man Claims Trailer Stolen, Turns Out He Hit a Car and Got it Stuck Fleeing: Report
• Homeowner Interrupts Burglary, Takes Video of Fleeing Suspects: Police

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