Meteorologist Makes Plea Deal in Child Porn Case; Unresponsive Driver Revived After Crash; Siblings Create Movie App: 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.

• Former CT Meteorologist Makes Plea Deal In Child Porn Case: Report

Justin Goldstein, a Hamden resident, was arrested by state police at the WTNH offices last July.>>>Read More.

• Owner Who Left Dead Puppy at CT Reservoir Has Been ID'd: Report

The deceased dog was discovered in a box on Dec. 30.>>>Read More.

• Sacred Heart University Settles Lawsuit, Apologizes for Wrongly Identifying Man as a Rapist: Report

The man had sought $1 million in a defamation lawsuit, claiming the university wrongly identified him as the suspect in an off-campus rape.>>>Read More.

• First Responders Save Driver’s Life After Three-Car Crash: Police

Police officers immediately performed CPR after finding the driver, who struck 2 other cars from behind, unconscious without vital signs.>>>Read More.

• Pit Bull Abandoned Near Dumpster: Animal Control

The dog was left in a crate very afraid, Animal Control staff said.>>>Read More.

• Boy Falls Through Ice, Rescued by Emergency Responders: Video

A 911 call was made after the teen was seen standing on the ice in the middle of a pond near a school.>>>Read More and Watch Video of the Rescue Here.

• Deer Rescued on Icy River Put Down

The animal's injuries were too severe, necessitating the decision to euthanize it.>>>Read More.

• Imprisoned Former Navy Sailor Seeking Presidential Pardon

As President Obama has less than two weeks left in office, he will be calling on the Trump administration to fast track the petitions.>>>Read More.

• Man Found Guilty of Fatally Stabbing Teen, Sentenced to 14 Years in Prison: Report

The murder occurred during a downtown brawl more than three years ago.>>>Read More.

• Former Connecticut Siblings Create Movie Translation App

Two siblings who grew up in Connecticut are aiming to help everyone enjoy movies regardless of what language they speak.>>>Read More.

• Uber Driver Buys $500 Worth of Viagra with Rider’s Credit Card: Police

The rider reportedly realized she had left her purse in the car.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Connecticut Politicians Plan Rally to Support Affordable Care Act
• Trump Secretary of State Nominee Tillerson Questioned by Sen. Murphy
• Annoula’s Diner Opens
• Cause Determined in Fatal Fire: Report
• Popular Caffeine and Carburetors Event on Hold for Now
• the Chronicle Newspaper Put Up For Sale
• Man Arrested After Buying Marijuana with Counterfeit Money, Using Stun Gun: Report
• Have You Seen This Man? CT State Police Are Looking For Him

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