​Restaurant Owner Loses $40,000 In 'Sophisticated' Scam: Report: CT News

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Restaurant Owner Loses $40,000 In 'Sophisticated' Scam: Report

The long-time restaurant owner said he's been trying for six months to get his money returned but to no avail, according to WTNH News 8.>>>Read More.

Gunshots Fired At Residence; Police Still Investigating

An investigation revealed gunfire was confirmed, and a bullet had struck a residence.>>>Read More.

Vandals Damage Light Display At Park

Police are on the lookout for those who damaged the free annual drive-through holiday light display.>>>Read More.

Drivers Seriously Injured In 2-Car Crash: Police

Both vehicles suffered "very heavy damage" and both drivers had to be extricated by the Fire Department, police said.>>>Read More.

Fire Breaks Out In Hotel's Dryer

Twenty firefighters responded Thursday evening to extinguish the blaze.>>>Read More.

4 Displaced From Home After Fire

Crews extinguished a house fire in town.>>>Read More.

Trending news stories:

Actor From Beloved TV Show Performing In Holiday Play

Hartford Theater Works is putting on its annual Christmas play, 'Christmas on the Rocks,' which stars a very familiar face tending bar.>>>Read More.

Maritime Aquarium Welcomes New Sloth To Norwalk Facility

The Maritime Aquarium recently welcomed Jeffrey, a Linné's two-toed sloth, to its Norwalk facility.>>>Read More.

Town To Launch 'Vision Zero Pledge' To Thwart Roadway Fatalities

Officials hope to end all roadway deaths and injuries in the town by 2034.>>>Read More.

Biden Pardons CT Prisoner Among Nation's Largest-Ever Clemency

The sweeping action was the largest act of clemency in a single day and includes 39 pardons for non-violent crimes, including drug offenses.>>>Read More.