Police Officer Charged In Pastor’s Death Fired From Department: CT News

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Police Officer Charged In Crash That Killed Pastor Is Fired

The police union said it is “very disappointed” with the chief’s decision. "We are also saddened by those members of the community who turned this tragic accident into a race issue,” the police union said in a statement.>>>Read More.

Dog Shot As Police Searched For Home Invasion Suspect: PD

A "large pitbull" was let loose and was shot and wounded after it aggressively ran at one of the officers, police said.>>>Read More.

Sandy Hook Shooting Victim's Possessions Lost In Flood

The family of one of the children killed in the Sandy Hook school shooting lost most of their possessions in the historic flood.>>>Read More.

Health's Facility Dog Promoted To 'Chief Puppy Officer'

Harrison, the 3-year-old Golden Retriever who serves as the facility dog at the health facility, has been promoted after a year on the job.>>>Read More.

Registered Sex Offender Accused Of Flashing At Bowling Alley

Investigators determined that the accused had exposed himself to a child in the game room at the establishment, police said.>>>Read More.

Have You Seen 'Honey'? Baby Deer Is On The Lam

A bottle-fed 2-1/2 month-old fawn was spooked by a bear and high-tailed it out of her humans' home and into the wild.>>>Read More.

Multi-Sport High School Coach To Receive Prestigious Gold Key

He will be among the five Gold Key recipients honored at the 82nd annual gathering of the Connecticut Sports Media Alliance.>>>Read More.

Woman Sexually Assaulted Minor, Sent Video To Man: Police

A woman is accused of sexually assaulting a minor and sending video of the encounter to her “associate,” according to police.>>>Read More.

New Bridge Over I-95 To Be Finished By Spring: Report

The bridge was heavily damaged in May by a fiery crash on I-95.>>>Read More.

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