Connecticut
Popular Restaurant Could Be Demolished For New Use: Reports: CT News
There was plenty of news across Connecticut on Tuesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here’s a roundup of some of the most-read stories.
The popular restaurant’s days could be coming to an end as the landlord looks to bring in a business that would be the first in New England for the company.>>>Read More.
The dog should weigh close to 70 pounds, a vet said, but weighs just 37. A $3K reward being offered for info that leads to arrest.>>>Read More.
Up for bids is Marilyn Monroe’s 1958 CT driver’s license, dating from her time in the state, when she was married to playwright Arthur Miller.>>>Read More.
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying four people accused of forcing entry into a business and causing damage.>>>Read More.
Several residents raised concerns about the new methadone clinic coming to town.>>>Read More.
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Connecticut
South Carolina man found cutting down light poles in Rocky Hill, police say
ROCKY HILL — A man from South Carolina is facing charges after cutting down light poles along the highway in Rocky Hill, Connecticut State Police said.
Lamont Carlson Tucker, 62, of Myrtle Beach, is charged with first-degree criminal mischief and fourth-degree larceny, police said.
Police said troopers responded to reports of “an individual cutting light poles” around 5 a.m. Saturday.
Tucker was released on a $3,000 bond and is scheduled to appear at state Superior Court in New Britain June 12, police said.
Connecticut
Man shot while riding a moped in North Haven
The North Haven Police Department is continuing to investigate after a male was shot while riding a moped on Sunday night.
According to police, a 20-year-old male was shot in the area of Whitney Avenue near the Hamden town line.
The victim sustained non-life-threatening serious injuries and was transported to the hospital.
No other information has been released.
Police are continuing to investigate, and say that there will be a heavy police presence in the area of Whitney Avenue and Skiff Street.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the North Haven Police Department.
Connecticut
Man arrested after stealing from Connecticut Children’s Hospital donation bin
ENFIELD, Conn. (WFSB) – Police arrested a Connecticut man on Sunday morning after he allegedly stole bottles and cans from a Connecticut Children’s Hospital donation bin.
Officers received a call at around 8 a.m. for a report of a larceny from a “Cans For Kids” donation bin at located on Raffia Road, according to the police department.
Police said they used used local surveillance cameras and municipal license plate readers to identify a vehicle and suspect.
Officials identified the individual as Joshua Wilcox of Broad Brook
With the help of Wethersfield police officers, Wilcox was found and detained. Enfield police arrested Wilcox and charged him with sixth-degree larceny and first-degree criminal trespass.
It was also revealed that this is the second incident involving Wilcox at the same location, police said.
No further details were released.
Eyewitness News will provide more details as soon as they become available.
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