Car Stolen With Child Inside; Pizzeria’s Accountant Sentenced

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

Crying 9-Year-Old In Back Seat Scares Off Car Thief

A man stole a car with a sleeping child in it, police said.>>>Read More.

3-Year-Old Rescued After Walking Into Pond

Police said a toddler was pulled out of a pond after wandering into the water Thursday.>>>Read More.

CT Police Chief's Son Facing Sexual Assault Charge

The son of the police chief in a Connecticut town has been arrested.>>>Read More.

Big Changes For Unemployment Benefits Coming, As CT Tries To Get People Back To Work

According to the state Department of Labor, Connecticut has recovered only six out of 10 jobs lost since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.>>>Read More.

CT, Firefighters Everywhere Say Goodbye To A Hero

The funeral of firefighter Ricardo Torres, Jr. was held Thursday and firefighters across the state honored his heroism.>>>Read More.

3 Minors Accused Of Harassing Kids With Nude Pics: Report

The accused used an Instagram account to post inappropriate images of other juveniles, according to authorities.>>>Read More.

Accountant For Connecticut Pizza Shops Sentenced

He was sentenced to three years of probation on Wednesday.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Driver Crashes Into War Monument: Police
• Police Go On Wild Cow Chase
• Woman, 85, Robbed Of Purse; Fractures Shoulder: Police
• More Details On Child Struck By Car: Police
• House Damaged In Fire
• Motorcyclist Severely Injured In Crash
• Gunman Fired Shots Into Car, Led Officers On Chase: PD
• Man Pleads Guilty To Dealing Oxycodone From Store

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