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Officer Charged After Crash + Unique Business Closes: CT News

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A roundup of some of the top stories from around Connecticut on Monday.
A roundup of some of the top stories from around Connecticut on Monday. (Kristin Borden/Patch)

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

CT Police Officer Charged After Crash

The officer was identified as the driver of a vehicle that crashed into a tree and went to the hospital after leaving the scene, police said.>>>Read More.


Unique Business Closes After 27 Years; Owner Retiring

The store closed on Saturday so the owner could retire. It was one of the last stores of its kind in Connecticut, CT Insider reported.>>>Read More.

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


Noose Found In School; Made Out Of Shoestring

The noose was found at the school and officials say they are investigating.>>>Read More.


Owner Of Dog Who Bit Person Sought By Animal Control

Animal Control is looking for the owner of a small dog who bit a person in town over the weekend.>>>Read More.

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


2-Alarm Blaze Significantly Damages House On Estate

Crews spent hours trying to extinguish flames at an unoccupied home.>>>Read More.


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