Business Owner Accused Of Stealing From Clients Spent Millions In Gambling, ‘Frivolous’ Expenses: PD: CT News

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Business Owner Accused Of Stealing From Clients, Spent Millions In Gambling, ‘Frivolous’ Expenses: Police

The business owner is accused of spending more than $8 million gambling, while his wife spent more than $2 million, the warrant states. And the losses also reached seven figures, according to details released in the warrant.>>>Read more.

Registered Sex Offender, Charged After Exhibiting 'Lewd Behavior' Inside Major National Retailer, Police Say

"Women should never have to fear being followed or subjected to predatory conduct while simply shopping in a store," police said.>>>Read More.

Reward Offered In Walmart Abandoned Dog Case

"We're calling on our community to help us deliver justice, because no pet deserves to be discarded like yesterday's trash," an official said.>>>Read More.

Trending news:

CT Launches New Online Climate Risk Mapping Tool

By entering an address, users can view potential exposure to flooding, wildfire, hurricane winds, extreme heat and poor air quality.>>>Read More.

HS Girls' Volleyball Aims To Spike Out Breast Cancer

The team is hosting a 'Pink Out Game For Breast Cancer Awareness' this week, with folks urged to come cheer and support cancer research.>>>Read More.

Free Warm Clothing Shop To Open

The 'store,' operated by Community Services, will be open on Saturdays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.>>>Read More.

911 Dispatchers Honored At State EMS Awards Ceremony

The dispatchers were honored for their efforts during an emergency involving an overturned boat.>>>Read More.