Man Killed Kitten With TV Remote: PD; Home Invasion Arrests; High School Coach Featured On ESPN Documentary: CT News

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

Man Killed Kitten With TV Remote, Severely Injured Another Kitten With BB Gun: Police

The man is also accused of killing a pet rat and assaulting his girlfriend, according to police.>>>Read More.

Dad Had Child, 2, In Stolen Vehicle, Nearly Struck Officer While Fleeing: Police

The man fled on foot after a crash and then returned to retrieve his 2-year-old son, who was in the backseat, according to police.>>>Read More.

Groping Of College Student Investigated

The student told police the incident occurred when he was offered a ride back to campus.>>>Read More.

High School Football Coach Featured In ESPN Documentary

The film is part of ESPN’s acclaimed “30 for 30” series and delves into the NFL’s use of replacement players during the 1987 strike.>>>Read More.

4 Police Officers Praised For Heroic Efforts In Saving Nick Vessicchio, 16

A tree fell on the teen when he was mowing the lawn in July.>>>Read More.

Officers Talk Distraught Woman Off Edge Of Cliff At State Park: Police

The officers engaged the woman in a 90-minute dialogue before successfully convincing her to step away from the edge of the cliff.>>>Read More.

3 Suspects Captured in Home Invasion

A resident was inside the home at the time of the break-in and called police.>>>Read More.

Person Shot at Apartment Complex

The victim was transported to the hospital with unspecified wounds.>>>Read More.

Grasso, Fauliso Honored With Building Dedications

The late former governor and lieutenant governor had buildings in the new state office complex named for them during a ceremony Wednesday.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Crumbling Foundation Letter Sent to Governor
• Father Of Sandy Hook Victim To Perform At Ridgefield Playhouse
• Firefighters Reportedly Rescue Dog From Blaze
• Family Of Drowning Victim Sues Town
• Bat Found On Bathroom Floor At Mystic Aquarium Tests Positive For Rabies
• Man Charged In Crash That Killed Elderly Woman: Report

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