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Gun Found, New Details Released After 8-Year-Old Fatally Shot: PD: CT News

Stepmother In 20-Year Captivity Case Appears In Court / Indoor Play Space Approved / Burglar Steals Restaurant's Tip Jar: PD & More...

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Gun Found, New Details Released After 8-Year-Old Shot, Killed: Police

Police said they found a gun with an extended magazine in the backyard of the house where an 8-year-old child was shot and killed. Here are the new details.>>>Read More.

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Stepmom In 20-Year Captivity Case Involving Stepson Appears In Court: Here’s Everything That Happened

The woman’s attorney said, “I understand the whole world has jumped on those allegations and has already convicted my client. But the good thing about America is that’s not how we work. She is presumed innocent.”>>>Read More.


15 Arrested In Prostitution Sting Operation: Police

Fifteen people have been arrested in connection with a prostitution sting at local motels, according to police.>>>Read More.

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Woman Charged In Burglary Of Eatery, Stole Tip Jar: PD

From surveillance camera footage, investigators learned that the take-out spot was "broken into by a person using a brick." Police said the person in the video footage was a woman who they said stole a tip jar with less than $20 in it.>>>Read More.


Trending news:

Future Leaders: 8-Year-Old Has A Passion For Helping Rescue Dogs

"I love dogs more than anything and your support means the world to me," Finley said.>>>Read More.


Planning Board Approves Indoor Play Space

The facility aims to provide safe, creative play for young children.>>>Read More.


Vacant High School Could Become New School

A deal between the city and the hospital to sell the property has reportedly been called off.>>>Read More.


PD Offers Free Ice Cream If Kids Wear Their Helmets

The police department is partnering with a local ice cream shop for free ice cream vouchers to be distributed to local kids practicing bike/skate safety.>>>Read More.


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