DUI Dad Causes Crash with Kids in Car: PD; Manhunt Called Off for Fugitive; Hospital Reused Insulin Pens: Lawsuit: 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.

• DUI Driver Causes Head-On Crash with His Children, ages 2 and 7 months, in Car: Police

Police also say the man was drinking while driving. The children were hospitalized as a precaution and DCF was notified, according to police.>>>Read More.

• Jail Time for Thief Who Rolled in a Wheelchair and Ran Out with a $37,000 Rolex: Report

The CT resident entered a plea in court on Wednesday.>>>Read More.

• Man Who Police Searched for in the River Found Alive: Report

The CT man has been contacted by police.>>>Read More.

• Did a Hospital in CT Reuse Insulin Pens? Lawsuit Says Yes

The move could have exposed thousands of former patients to blood-borne diseases, such as HIV, the plaintiffs' attorney says.>>>Read More

• Police: CT Resident Accused of Embezzling More Than $400K in DSS funds

The state money was entrusted to an area social services agency, police said.>>>Read More.

• CT Family Offers Reward for Info on Homicide of Teen

The 18-year-old was killed earlier this year.>>>>Read More.

• Pooch ‘Extricated’ from Porch by Fire Department

The fire department made a special rescue on Thursday morning.>>>Read More.

• Police Investigating Double Stabbing Incident

An investigation by police into the stabbing of two men is currently ongoing.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Statewide Manhunt Called Off After Connecticut Fugitive Found in New York State
• Police Disarm Convicted Felon
• Landscaper Failed to Pay Nearly $450K in Taxes: Feds
• Suspect Apprehended in Connection with Armed Pawn Shop Robbery
• Former Wesleyan Student Sentenced for Distributing 'Molly' in Overdose Case
• Former Congressman Chris Shays Attends Clinton Fundraiser
• Man Charged in Connection with 5 Burglaries, Including School: Police
• Town Officials Urge State to Not Renew Pizza Place’s Liquor License Amid Violent Crimes
• Proposed Ordinance Would Prohibit Music in Restaurants, Businesses After 11 in One CT Community

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