Animal Cruelty Arrest / Court Rules On Lamont's Orders: CT News

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

Former CT School Will Not House Migrant Children: Report

Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont toured the former juvenile offender facility earlier this month, sources report.>>>Read More.

Man Charged With Animal Cruelty After Dogs Found Ill: PD

One dog was euthanized after it was found to be severely emaciated, police said.>>>Read More.

Man Sentenced For Assault Of Postal Employee: Feds

He was sentenced for assaulting a USPS employee, according to federal prosecutors.>>>Read More.

Where Does CT Rank Among Safest States During The Coronavirus?

Our vaccination rate is high, and our COVID-19 positivity rate is low. How do we compare to neighboring states and the rest of the country? A new report answers that question>>>Read More.

Community Rallies To Assist Shooting Victim

The victim was shot outside the family’s liquor store on Main Street during an active shooter incident.>>>Read More.

Court Issues Ruling On Challenges To CT Governor's Executive Orders

A case challenging Gov. Ned Lamont's power to restrict the size of gatherings during a pandemic and a federal court made a ruling this week.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• 'Money Mule' Sentenced In $85,000 Federal Fraud Case
• Officials Call For Unity After Outcry Over Councilor
• Man Robbed Bank While On Supervised Release: Feds
• Man Charged In Home Invasion: PD

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