Dog Dies After Attack at Boarding Facility; Firefighter Hospitalized; More than 100 Turtles Rescued: CT News

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

• CT Police Chief Threatened Not to Provide Police Assistance for First Lady Michelle Obama

The police chief is on leave after another more recent incident involving him allegedly berating a waitress at a popular restaurant.>>>Read More.

• Dog Dies After Attack at Unlicensed Boarding Facility

Police have announced an arrest in the case.>>>Read More.

• CT Police Officers Come to Rescue after Men Leave Turtles in Hot Van: Report

More than 100 small, green turtles were rescued.>>>Read More.

• Stop & Shop Employee Needs Your Help Finding Her Engagement Ring

The woman was bagging groceries and believes the ring fell into one of the bags.>>>Read More.

• Connecticut Family Grieves Loss of 2-Month-Old Baby to Homicide

The recent arrest of a daycare provider brought the family a small amount of relief.>>>Read More.

• Bear Seen Near Town Park in CT

A large black bear was spotted in town.>>>Read More.

• CT Infant’s Death Under Investigation by State Police

After an infant was pronounced dead over the weekend, state police detectives took over the investigation.>>>Read More.

• Firefighters Act of Kindness Goes Viral

When a veteran needed help with his air conditioner unit, firefighters stepped up.>>>Read More.

• Tide Thief Fails to Make a Clean Getaway: Police

The shoplifting suspect, who allegedly stole nearly $160 worth of Tide laundry detergent, was arrested after being stopped on a bike.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Number of Lives Saved by State Troopers Using Narcan Reaches Milestone in CT
• Man Charged After Road Rage Incident with 2 CT DCF Employees: Police
• Firefighter Hospitalized, Seven Residents Displaced in Fire
• Former Middle School Teacher Who Brought Loaded Gun to School Asks for Probation
• Human Remains Possibly Found in CT: State Police
• Caged Dogs Found on Street
• Rabid Skunk Found After Attacking Cat
• State Police: Big Y Seafood Thief Lives in Vernon
• Man Threatens Victim with Knife Over Borrowed DVD: Police

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