Firefighters Fall Through Floor; Bar’s Liquor License Suspended

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.

Police Officer Who Shot Teen Receives $100K Payout

A police officer who shot and killed an 18-year-old during an attempted traffic stop received a $100,000 payment.>>>Read More.

2 Firefighters Fall Through Floor Battling House Blaze

Two firefighters were hurt at an incident early Wednesday.>>>Read More.

Neighbors Rally Around Turkey Shot By Police

Police shot a turkey after receiving complaints about the bird being aggressive.>>>Read More.

Schools Briefly In Soft Lockdown Mode After Bear Sighting

A bear was spotted on the school campus Wednesday morning, according to the superintendent.>>>Read More.

American Legion Post Building In 'Dire Need' Of Repair

A GoFundMe was made last summer to fund building repairs. But in 10 months, only a small fraction has been raised for the veteran's hall.>>>Read More.

Pride Flag Stolen From Beach: Police

Police said the flag was missing from the flagpole at the beach and replaced with a small American flag not owned by the town.>>>Read More.

GPS On Garbage Trucks Aims To Track Noisy Haulers: Report

If it's before 7 a.m., thundering trash-takers will be held to the same rules as the rest of us: quiet before 7 with GPS to track them down.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Bar Has Liquor License Suspended
• Man Accused Of Waving Machete In Traffic: Police
• Man Charged, Drugs, Guns Seized In Bust
• Pedestrian Struck, Killed
• Man Showed Pornographic Videos To A Minor: Police
• Man Pleads Guilty To Child Pornography Production

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