Gunshot Mystery Solved, 81-Year-Old Charged; Church Burglarized; Man Bites Cop, Gets Tased: CT News

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

• Police Need Help Catching Road Rage Suspect

Police in Connecticut said a man got out of his BMW, threatened another driver with a baseball bat and smashed their tail light.>>>Read More.

• Mystery of Gunshot Sounds Solved; 81-Year-Old Charged: Police

An 81-year-old Connecticut man has been charged with firing guns in town over the past 18 months, police said.>>>Read More.

• CT Woman Charged with Misleading Police About Missing Person: PD

The woman concocted a story that led to a criminal charge, according to police.>>>Read More.

• CT Man Bites Cop, Gets Tased: PD

What started out as a routine medical call escalated after the man became aggressive, police said.>>>Read More.

• Teen Arrested for Assault After Spitting on 3 EMTs

Police said the 18-year-old Stamford teen spat on 3 EMTs while he was under the influence of a controlled substance.>>>Read More.

• Two Youths Charged with Burglary of CT Church: Police

Police were called to the Church after suspicious activity was reported.>>>Read More.

• Coyotes Stalk Girl on Way Home from School: Report

One coyote came within 10 feet of the 12-year-old girl.>>>Read More.

• Convicted Felon Shot in Hartford

A man with 18 prior arrests in the city was shot early Tuesday morning.>>>Read More.

• Man Grew 600 Marijuana Plants in Daycare Facility’s Backyard: Police

Police have made an arrest after more than 600 marijuana plants were recently found in the backyard of a home daycare in CT.>>>Read More.

• Smelly Car Leads to Pot Tickets for Group of Teens

The car was pulled over Friday night.>>>Read More.

• Delivery Man Urinated on CT Resident's Lawn After Delivering Food: Police

Police say the accused was issued a ticket for his actions.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• WATCH: Quinnipiac Hockey Coach Throws Out First Pitch at Yankee Stadium
• CT Site Being Eyed for Potential Medical Marijuana Growing Facility
• Police Arrest 21-Year-Old Motorcyclist After Fleeing From Officer
• Man Stole $35,000 Van from U-Haul: Police
• Police Release More Details on Fatal Motorcycle Crash

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