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Horse Dies on Top of Woman; Bear Sightings; 'Thirsty' Soda Burglar Strikes Twice: Nearby News
Best selling author seriously injured in a crash, father receives probation after accidentally shooting his son, duck rescue, and more.

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- Monroe Dad Gets Probation After Accidentally Shooting His Son
- Woman Found Dead in North Haven
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- Black Bear Spotted in Southbury
- Norwalk K-9 Unit to be Honored at Fenway
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- Police Identify Remains Found in 2013
- Lawsuit Claims Autistic Student Was Sexually Assaulted at a West Hartford Middle School
- Portland Man Paid $600 to Have Mother-In-Law Killed, Police Allege
- Maryland Man in Custody For Threatening West Shore Middle School Community
- Man Causes Disturbance in Somers, Pushes Cars into Sun Valley Pond
- Food Fight Brings Charges for Danbury Teen
- Enfield Students Face Disciplinary Action for Senior Class Prank
- Theft Reported from Darien Church
- Naugatuck Teen Charged After Locking Mother Out Of The House
- Groton Teacher Arrested on Stalking, Burglary Charges
- Firefighter Suspended After Threatening Incident
- Branford Man’s Death Ruled a ‘Homicide’
- Suspected CVS Thief Arrested After Running into Cops Having Dinner
- Report: Camera Catches Home Health Aide Stealing Jewelry From Client
- Avon Students Get in Fight on School Bus
- Suffield Woman Faces Charge for Little League Theft
- ‘Black Houdini’ Receives Jail Sentence for Escape in Greenwich
- Ridgefield Doctor Will Pay to Settle Allegations
- Man Charged After Setting Fire To His Own Shelton Office
- Police Release Suspect Photos in Woodbridge Firearm Burglary
- Cops: Windsor Man Tried to Kidnap Girl at New Hampshire Mall
- Police: Pickup Attempt Goes Wrong
- Monroe Man Allegedly Intended to Sell Guns to Drug Dealer
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