Friday's Top 5: Homicide Charge, Animal Cruelty, Building Sold

Here is a look at the top five stories for Friday in Patch towns throughout Hartford and Tolland counties.

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1. Vernon

• Man Dies, Another Gets Homicide Charge After Fight in Vernon

2. Enfield

• More Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Against Enfield Woman

3. Manchester

• Manchester's J.C. Penney Distribution Center Sold for $70M

4. Stafford

• Former First Selectman Quits Board Amid Computer Crime Case

5. Windsor

• $200,000 Tax Fraud Results In Prison Sentence for Windsor Man

Patch Graphic: Kristin Borden

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