‘Person of Interest’ in Homicide Apprehended; Man Steals Gun Out of Display Case; Serial Burglar Caught: PD: 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.

• Man Facing Fraud Charges For Commandeering Ex-Wife's Starbucks Card and Charging More Than $1,400

The charges on the victim’s Starbucks card amounted to more than $1,400, police said, in a case that dates back to August.>>>Read More.

• Man Crashes While Reaching for Coffee: State Police

His car slammed into another.>>>Read More.

• PD Arrests Man After Report of Sword Poking

Officers arrested a Connecticut man after a report of a victim being hit with a sword Nov. 16, according to police.>>>Read More.

• Would-Be Underwear Thief Caught Between Cars at Plaza: Police

He was also trying to steal ties and T-shirts, police said.>>>Read More.

• Husband Wanted for Questioning in Homicide Arrested: Report

Dionicia Bautista-Cano, 24, was discovered dead Monday. Her estranged husband was sought for questioning.>>>Read More.

• New Policy Reportedly Adopted for Diplomas for Deceased Students

The late Eddy Conklin's parents successfully got their son's diploma from the High School.>>>Read More.

• Woman Provided Heroin to Man in Fatal Overdose: Feds

The woman pleaded guilty to a federal charge of distributing heroin that authorities say resulted in the death of a 26-year-old man.>>>Read More.

• Man Accused of Stealing Jewelry and Other Items from 11 Homes: Police

Items stolen were worth between $600 in one case and $1000 in another.>>>Read More.

• Alleged Hit-and-Run Driver Caught: Report

The suspect is accused of hitting a car in a parking lot.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Man Stole Gun Out of Display Case at Business: Police
• Police Seek Hit-and-Run Driver
• Police Arrest Juvenile at CT High School During Random Drug Sweep
• Woman Arrested for Allegedly Stealing Money from Family Friend: Police
• Man Charged After An Item-Throwing Tirade Inside Home: State Police
• Police Warn of Ongoing 'Check-Cashing Scam'
• Police Seeking Suspected Dirt Bike Thief

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