Woman Roughs Up 97-Year-Old in Wheelchair: PD; Man Brandishes Gun at Bar; Son Uses Truck to Find Dad New Kidney: Nearby News

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

• Woman Accused Of Roughing Up Wheelchair-Bound 97-Year-Old In Food Market

Police said they have charged a woman with cruelty after several witnesses saw her shove around a 97-year-old wheelchair-bound woman at a local food market.>>>Read More.

• 21-Year-Old with Gun Threatens Patrons at Pub: Police

The man reportedly was cut off from the bartender and began threatening patrons of the bar and restaurant.>>>Read More.

• Man Busted on Drug Charges Threatens to Knock Officer's Teeth Out During Booking Process: Report

Police arrested the man on drug charges after checking on his welfare after he was seen vomiting in the 7-Eleven parking lot.>>>Read More.

• Man Charged with Killing 7-Month-Old Son Rejects Plea Deal: Report

The man’s lawyer said the state’s terms for a settlement are “ridiculous” and he’s confident a jury will not issue a guilty verdict and they’ll take their chances at trial.>>>Read More.

• Driver Hits Woman and More in Hospital Parking Lot

The driver also managed to hit part of the hospital too, police said.>>>Read More.

• Firefighters Rescue Dog at Sleeping Giant State Park

Maria, 7, collapsed during a hike with her owner and fire officials say she was exhausted and carried to safety in a portable stretcher.>>>Read More.

• Grand Central Shutdown Forces Stranded CT Commuters to Think (and Move) Quickly

A CT resident's account of being stranded in the city after Tuesday's Harlem fire and how a group of strangers found a new way home.>>>Read More.

• UPDATE: Warrant Likely Being Sought For Suspected Wal-Mart Shoplifter Who Slashed His Own Throat

Police will likely seek out a warrant for the arrest of a suspected shoplifter who slit his own throat while being questioned by store security staffers Wednesday.>>>Read More.

• Man Arrested for Home Invasion/Sex Assault: Update

A man who was recently charged with a number of burglaries was also arrested after he broke a woman's home, held her at gunpoint and sexually assaulted her, police said.>>>Read More.

• DEA Bust Disrupts Major CT Fentanyl Network: Law Enforcement

Officials called it a historic bust.>>>Read More on how much was seized.

• 4-Year-Old Boy Injured in ATV Accident Needs Help

The family of a man who died from injuries suffered in an ATV accident last week is seeking help for his 4-year-old son.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Man Uses Truck to Find Kidney Donor for Dad
• Man Charged with DUI After Urinating on Own Vehicle: PD
• UPDATE: Student Passes Out After Fight: Police
• Historic Home Saved From the Wrecking Ball
• Officer Killed in Line of Duty Remembered in Berlin
• Police: Gas Station Robbery Caused Schools To Enter 'Secure Mode' Thursday
• Man Leads Police in Pursuit, Crashes into Police Officer's SUV: Police

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