Health Inspector Arrested; Sand Tiger Shark Spotted: 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.

Health Inspector Accused Of Groping Waitress: Police

The health inspector was arrested on a warrant by police.>>>Read More.

Sand Tiger Shark Spotted In CT: Report

A sand tiger shark was seen this week, according to News 12 CT.>>>Read More.

Cat With Plastic Embedded In Its Leg, Neck Saved & Hospitalized

The Animal Shelter reported the rescued female cat has been named Elsa, "saved before this storm hit or she may not have survived.">>>Read More.

Family Appeals For Help Locating Missing Mom

She was last seen Thursday night, and police and her family are looking for any leads as to her whereabouts.>>>Read More.

Man Living In CT Under False ID To Avoid Arrest: Police

A man wanted in Pennsylvania fled to Connecticut and was living under a false identity, according to police.>>>Read More.

Police Warn Of Utility Scams As Tropical Storm Elsa Moves Through

The police department said they are receiving reports from residents who are getting suspicious phone calls.>>>Read More.

Missing Ferret Found Sleeping In Restaurant: Police

The ferret was found safe in the restaurant’s lobby after “being on the run for five days,” according to police.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Fire Displaces 10 People
• Connecticut GOP Seeking Special Session On Juvenile Crime
• CT Power Outages Town-By-Town: Thousands Without Power Friday
• Chicken Recall, Which Includes Connecticut, Expands Over Listeria Concerns

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