Grandma Wins Lottery Prize; Animal Cruelty Arrest; Former Nurse Involved in Pharmaceutical Bribery Case: 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.

• Woman Intentionally Didn't Feed or Give Water to Her Dog For Days: Police

The woman was charged on a warrant this week for a cruelty to animal charge.>>>Read More.

• Grandmother Wins Six-Figure CT Lottery Prize

“I got it because on Thanksgiving, I behaved,” said Florence Meadows, joking. She plans on spreading some holiday cheer to her grandkids.>>>Read More.

• Juveniles Charged With Beating, Robbing Man

The assault and robbery took place late Wednesday night, police said.>>>Read More.

• Former Pain Clinic Nurse Involved in Pharmaceutical Bribery Case: Report

The defendant is one of several who have been linked to a kickback scheme by federal prosecutors.>>>Read More.

• Pregnant Manatee Rehabilitated by Mystic Aquarium Swims to Bahamas

Researchers were able to track the creature's journey from Florida to the Bahamas with a tracking device.>>>Read More.

• Uber CT Teams with Mothers Against Drunk Driving for Holiday Safe Driving Initiative

The two "encourage Connecticut residents to take the pledge to keep the roads safe and #LeaveTheKeys behind.">>>Read More.

• State Police Release Surveillance Video of ATM Burglars

Police believe three men are responsible for a pair of overnight burglaries at neighboring businesses.>>>Read More.

• Malloy: Union Agreement Will Help Avoid Pension Fiscal Cliff

Without the agreement pension contributions could reach $6 billion a year in the 2030's, Malloy said.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Lost Dog’s Owner Sought: Animal Control
• Soap Shoplifting Suspect Fails to Make A Clean Getaway at Stop & Shop: Police
• Man Stole $600K Worth of Art from Facility: Feds
• Police Charge Man for Gun-Waving Incident
• Police Arrest 2 Men Charged with Cocaine, Crack Cocaine Possession
• Man Walks In and Out of Traffic, Ends Up With $5K Bond: Police
• Man Resists Arrest, Tries to Flee: Police

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Photo credit: Middletown Animal Control