Friday's Top 5: Cane-Swinging Tirade, Inmate Flasher, Bribe Case

Here is a look at the top stories for Friday in Patch towns in Hartford and Tolland counties.

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1.Stafford

• Woman Arrested After Cane-Swinging Johnson Hospital Tirade: Cops

2. Suffield

• Arrest Warrants Detail Charges Against Suffield Officials

3. West Hartford

• Multi-Vehicle Crash Closes Lane On I-84 In West Hartford

4. Somers

• Inmate Charged After Flashing GED Math Teacher: State Police

5. Southington

• Participant in Southington Construction Bribe Case Sentenced

Patch Graphic: Kristin Borden

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