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Men Assault Police Officers, Choke K-9s: PD; Landlord Accused of Trying to Extort Sex; Man Steals Own Car: Nearby News

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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.

Police received information alleging that the accused was attempting to extort sexual acts in lieu of cash for rental properties he had leased to tenants. Some of the targeted victims may have been minors, police said.>>>Read More.

The males were found to be in possession of crack cocaine and drug paraphernalia, police said.>>>Read More.

Find out what's happening in North Havenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

A judge granted the man, who is a U.S. radio-controlled car racing champion, permission to travel for an international competition.>>>Read More.

The man stole his own car out of an impound lot, according to police.>>>Read More.

Find out what's happening in North Havenfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Last week, the 45-year-old woman was struck and killed by a train. Her memorial service will be held this weekend.>>>Read More.

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