Dentist Sued By State; Man Revived At Burger King; Local Professor Helps Discover Never-Before-Seen Ship: CT News

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

Dentist Sued By State For Defrauding Medicaid Program Of $900K: Attorney General

The dentist is accused of falsely billing the state’s Medicaid program more than $900K for dental services that were never performed.>>>Read More.

Handyman Stole From Dying Woman: PD

The theft was discovered after the woman had died, police said.>>>Read More.

Prostitution Arrest Made After Search Of Spa: Police

Police say they received complaints of commercial sex acts being conducted at the spa.>>>Read More.

UConn Prof Helps Discover Never-Seen-Before Medieval Ship

The discovery was made in the Black Sea.>>>Read More.

Driver Calls 911, Tells Police He Shouldn’t Be Driving: Report

The man called 911 to report that he "shouldn't be driving" because he thought he was drugged or accidentally drugged himself.>>>Read More.

Military Father Disguised As Referee Shocks Son On Football Field In Surprise Homecoming

A military father surprised his son at his high school football game in Connecticut after returning home from Kuwait.>>>Read More.

Former Dentist Arrested On Child Porn Charge

State Police arrested the man at his Wallingford home Thursday following an investigation that began in June.>>>Read more.

Man Revived at Burger King

The man was found barely breathing at a Burger King on Thursday.>>>Read More.

Victim Trapped After Car Struck Building: Fire

Firefighters had to extricate the victim from a car that struck a hospital building.>>>Read More.

Police Help Feds Nab Suspected Killer Heroin Dealer

The alleged dealer, who goes by the street name "Raw," is accused of supplying the heroin in a fatal overdose.>>>Read More.

Man Flees Traffic Stop With Children In Tow: PD

The incident stemmed from a domestic situation, police said.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• UConn President Addresses Cuts in Relation to Grants and Donations
• SUV Smashes Into Storefront
• Businessman Pleads Guilty To Tax Evasion
• Submission Details For Permanent Sandy Hook Memorial
• Fatal Overdose Leads to Guilty Plea
• Red Bull Thieves Sought

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