Deer Vs. Motorcycle Crash; Gun Found In Abandoned Backpack; UConn Campus On Chopping Block In Budget Battle: CT News

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

Gun Found In Abandoned Backpack: PD

A resident spotted the backpack and found a gun inside, police said.>>>Read More.

Deer, Motorcycle Collide; Motorcycle, Car Also Collide

It was part of a busy weekend so far for first-responders.>>>Read More.

Dine-And-Dash Suspect Had Loaded Gun: Police

The suspect is a convicted felon, according to police.>>>Read More.

Is Connecticut Becoming A Safer Place?

The latest crime statistics report from the Federal Bureau of Investigation tells the story.>>>Read More.

Police Pass Out Roses To Unsuspecting Passersby

Those traveling through the center were greeted with an unexpected surprise Friday.>>>Read More

UConn Avery Point Could Close Under Republican Budget: UConn President, Malloy

Republican Senate President Pro Tempore said UConn President Herbst should resign if her answer to budget cuts is to close a campus.>>>Read More.

Black Lives Matter Banner Vandalized Again

The banner was torn down shortly after its dedication.>>>Read More.

Arrest Made After Loaded Gun Magazine Found Outside School: Police

The suspect was arrested on a warrant following an investigation into recent incidents that occurred near or at the school, police said.>>>Read More.

Tirade at High School Leads to Charge Against Teen

The incident took place on Friday, state police said.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Window Broken At Temple: Report
• Former Dentist Office Manager Sentenced For Fraud
• Man Head-Butted Teen Son: PD
• Man Gets Van Towed, Allegedly Drives Off Without Paying: Cops
• Man Charged for Driving 100-Plus MPH
• Victim Identified In Fatal Accident: UPDATE
• New Store Opens At Connecticut Post Mall

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