Pit Bull Quarantined; American Idol Winner To Perform Special Concert; Man Tries To Run Over UConn Cops: 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.

• $20 Million Awarded in Rabbi Sex Abuse Lawsuit

A former student claimed he was sexually abused for years by a prominent New Haven rabbi.>>>Read More.

• Tree Falls On, Injures 2 Teenagers: Report

The incident occurred at the town's park.>>>Read More.

• Man Tries to Run Over UConn Cops

The incident began with the man yelling from his vehicle, police said.>>>Read More.

• Pit Bull Quarantined After Attacking Another Dog

This is the second incident involving dog attacks in the past few weeks, though police say the incidents are not related.>>>Read More.

• Lieberman Front Runner for FBI Director: Report

The former U.S. senator is one of a few candidates being considered for the top FBI job.>>>Read More.

• Coyote's Whereabouts Still a Mystery

The animal has not been seen since Tuesday, police said.>>>Read More.

• Hawk Attacks Reported

Officials are monitoring an active hawk nest after several attacks have been reported.>>>Read More.

• Bear Spotted Wandering Around

The bear was seen meandering through a person's lawn.>>>Read More.

• Large Heroin Bust Made: PD

A total of three people were arrested after officers observed a drug transaction, according to police.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• American Idol Winner To Perform Special Concert For Students
• 2 More Victims Identified In Sex Trafficking Ring Involving Speedbowl Owner
• Man Killed In Motorcycle Crash: Police
• Students Experience ‘Mock Crash’ For Prom Prep
• Connecticut Resident Inducted Into U.S. Naval Academy
• Lifestar Called to Help Man at State Park: UPDATED
• Victim Identified In Fatal Train Accident: UPDATE

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