Cop Arrested; Couple Granted Stay; Flu Deaths Increase: CT News

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

Police Lieutenant in CT Accused Of Being Home Instead Of Working

The 34-year veteran of this police department in Connecticut has been arrested.>>>Read more.

Mom Takes Child From Hospital Without Approval, Search Launched

Police say the mother, who does not have parental custody, took the child from the hospital despite the child having a "medical hold.">>>Read More.

CT Couple Granted Stay of Deportation At the Last Minute

The couple had been scheduled to be flown to China Friday, but will be allowed to stay in the United States for now.>>>Read More.

Trump Tweaks Malloy Again Over Losing GE To Boston

President Donald Trump brought up the loss of GE again while talking to a potential Connecticut gubernatorial candidate at the White House.>>>Read More.

Student Competing In Cooking Contest On National TV

The student is one of four finalists in the cooking competition, which will air on national TV Friday morning.>>>Read More.

CT Resident Honored by Boston Celtics as a 'Hero Among Us'

He was recently honored as part of the Boston Celtics program called, 'Heroes Among Us.'>>>Read More.

14 More Flu-Related Deaths Reported In CT: DPH

Department of Public Health officials reported 14 more flu-related deaths have occurred over the past week in Connecticut.>>>Read more.

Other top stories:

• Decision Reportedly Reached On Basketball Fracas
• Valentine’s Day Weddings Celebrated At City Hall
• Fire Heavily Damages Home In Stratford
• Shared Facebook Post By Student Prompts Investigation
• Charges Filed In Fatal Crash That Killed Woman
• School Employee Fired: Report
• Car Stolen From Woman's Driveway: Police
• Police Caution Residents About Aggressive Scam
• Hoop Players Pitch in at Foodshare

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