34 Cats Seized from Home, Couple Arrested; ‘Most Picturesque’ Towns; Burglar Uses Saw to Break Into Gas Station: PD: CT 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.

• 34 Cats Seized from Home, Couple Arrested: Police

The arrest comes after a month-long investigation and police say all of the cats were in some state of neglect.>>>Read More.

• Man Punches Hole in Wall, Threatens Officers After Chicken Request Denied: Police

The man reportedly went to a restaurant asking to cook some chicken, but ended up getting a free quesadilla and arrested.>>>Read More.

• High School Student Makes Powerful Statement on Efforts to Legalize Marijuana in CT

A forum was held where prominent lawmakers attended along with residents from the area.>>>Read More.

• Sex Offender Operation Nets 13 Arrests

The joint operation netted 13 arrests for non-compliant sex offenders and individuals wanted for domestic violence charges.>>>Read More.

• More Layoffs at Major Connecticut Company

About 270 positions have been eliminated by the company since May 2015.>>>Read More.

• Man Charged for Stealing Wallet from Cart as Mom, Son, Shopped for Thanksgiving Food: Warrant

The man took a wallet out of a shopping cart as a woman and her son shopped before Thanksgiving, police said.>>Read More.

• Burglar Uses Saw to Break Into Gas Station, Steals $3K Worth of Items: Police

The 50-year-old suspect was arrested Wednesday night after police say he used a saw to cut through a wall and enter the building.>>>Read More.

• 2 Verbally Threatened to Harm Neighbor's Child: Police

Police say one of the men clogged a toilet on purpose inside a holding cell at Police Headquarters.>>>Read More.

• Man Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison, Deportation for Killing Roommate

The suspect claimed throughout his sentencing that he was being treated unfairly.>>>Read More.

• Dog Left Inside Truck, Owner Sought: Animal Control

The animal control is asking for the public’s assistance with locating the dog’s owner.>>>Read More.

• Which Connecticut Town Places on List of Most Picturesque Towns in Every State

A recent article claims this area of Connecticut is the most picturesque place in the state.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Queen & Adam Lambert Return To Rock Mohegan Sun
• Police K9 'Stryker' Receives Protective Vest
• CCM Lays Out 'New Way Forward' at Meeting
• Vehicles Crash in Front of School at Thursday Arrival Time
• Man Threatened Girlfriend with Gun: PD

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Photo credit: Middletown Animal Control