Double-Fatal Crash In CT; Expert Flipped Opinion After Suspension

There was plenty of news across Connecticut on Wednesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories.

2 Killed In Crash In CT, Victim IDs Released: Police

A two-car crash claimed the lives of both drivers, police said. The names of the victims has been released.>>>Read More.

Expert Flipped Opinion After Suspension

David Acosta, who retired at the end of 2020, served as the department’s use of force expert.>>>Read More.

Beth Kerrigan To Retire From Town Council

Prior to her entry in to politics, Kerrigan and her wife Jody were the named plaintiffs in the successful Connecticut Supreme Court decision that granted marriage equality to same-sex couples.>>>Read More.

Men — 78 and 76 — Charged After Wild Road Rage Rampage: PD

Two drivers in their 70s went on a wild road rage spree and nearly hit a pedestrian, according to a police report.>>>Read More.

K9 'Bear', Other Police Dogs To Be Honored On Memorial Stone

Former longtime police officer Joe Peterson 'bear'-ly wants to be mentioned, but without him, there's no K-9 'Bear' to honor.>>>Read More.

2nd Fire At Apartment Complex In 3 Days Being Investigated: Mayor

Saturday a fire at the high-rise, home to disabled, elderly, began on the 10th floor. Tuesday, a second fire on the same floor. No one was hurt.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Officers Injured During Planned Firearms Bust: Police
• Fleeing Suspects Smash Into Police Cruiser
• Woman Charged With Shooting Husband
• Mystic Aquarium Investigating Minke Whale Death Off Coastline
• 'I Would Be Very Suspicious If They're Asking For Personal Information'

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