Mother Receives Letter from Barack Obama After Son’s Overdose Death: Patch PM

Stories worth reading about tonight featured from across the Connecticut Patch network:

• Connecticut Woman Whose Son Died of a Drug Overdose Receives Letter From Barack Obama

Then President Obama wrote the letter earlier this month and said he was saddened to learn of her loss.>>>Read More.

• Gym Member Gives 'Stun-Guns' to Members Who Didn't Want or Ask for Them: Police

Police say no one asked for or wanted the 'stun-guns.'>>>Read More.

• Officer Involved in Fatal Police Chase Placed on 'Modified Assignment'

The officer was also taken to a nearby hospital for evaluation and released.>>>Read More.

• Victim Identified in Fatal Crash; Man, 74, Charged with DUI: Police

A motorcycle operator died from injuries sustained in a collision with a car on Thursday night.>>>Read More.

• Video: Cops, STEPS Coalition Send Clear Message About Teens and Alcohol

The video sends a strong message about alcohol access.>>>Read More.

• Man Punches Hole in Wall, Threatens Officers After Chicken Request Denied: Police

The man reportedly went to a restaurant asking to cook some chicken, but ended up getting a free quesadilla and arrested.>>>Read More.

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• Wyman Tours Planned Parenthood Office, Says to be Wary of Change
• Reduced Adoption Fees This Weekend at Animal Shelter
• Meriden Is Not a 'Sanctuary City,' Official Says: Report
• Philanthropist Donates $2 Million for New Sports Complex
• Dog Left Inside Truck, Owner Sought: Animal Control
• Cat with ‘Serious’ Health Issues Left at Rescue, Owner Sought: Animal Control

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