Funds Swiped from Family of Drowning Victim, 4; Murder Suspect Sought; DUI Driver Strikes House: 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.

• Woman Accused of Taking Money from Fund for Family of 4-Year Old Drowning Victim

Police said the page had received thousands of dollars in donations.>>>Read More.

• Bus Company Makes Changes in Wake of Sleeping School Bus Driver Arrest: Report

The man has been charged with nearly three dozen counts of risk of injury to a minor and other violations.>>>Read More.

• DUI Driver Strikes House, Knocks Down Fence: Report

The suspect, who also crashed into a parked vehicle, reportedly tried to flee the scene.>>>Read More.

• Pair of Police Officers Praised for Assisting Stranded Motorist

Officers helped Jessica Peruti and her family over New Year's Eve.>>>Read More.

• Lottery Ticket Purchase Leads to Big Prize

The winner is spreading his new wealth.>>>Read More.

• Popularity of Security Guard Who Died at CT High School Reflected in Tributes: Official

Longtime security guard Barry "Mitch" Mitchell died at the high school on Wednesday.>>>Read More.

• Full Details of Police Shooting Released

An affidavit gives details about why troopers discharged their weapons when a man refused to drop a handgun he was carrying.>>>Read More.

• Police Searching for Murder Suspect: BREAKING

Police say they have prepared an arrest warrant for the accused, who they are actively searching for.>>>Read More.

• Tractor Trailer Crashes Into Utility Pole, Shuts Down Amtrak Train Traffic, Flees Scene: Police

The pole snapped in half and power lines were down and crossing the train tracks. Police later located the tractor trailer and arrested the driver.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Town Treasurer Refuses Pay Raise
• State Police Snag 49 Bags of Heroin in Traffic Stop
• Man Tried to Steal Fire Truck While Firefighters Responded to Medical Call: Police
• Residents Voice Concerns over Proposed Drug Rehabilitation Facility: Report
• High School Graduate May Have Future in NFL
• Hospital Welcomes First Baby of 2017
• Revenue Clerk Charged With Forgery and Larceny
• Police Seize Heroin, Money During Apartment Search
• Untimely Death Under Investigation: Report

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