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Bevin Bell Factory Destroyed By Fire In East Hampton

By DAVID P. McKAY — Sun, 27 May 2012 04:00:00 GMT

Flames consumed the Bevin Bell Factory throughout the night, forcing fire crews to push back at one point and just watch the historic building burn, fire officials said.

Bristol To Get Numbers On Whether Outsourcing Would Save Money

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Sun, 27 May 2012 01:10:20 GMT

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How much would private companies charge the city to collect trash, clean public buildings, maintain the parks and run the municipal computer system?

Man Charged With Firing Gun In Crowd

By DAVID McKAY | dpmckay@ctnow.com — Sat, 26 May 2012 22:07:00 GMT

A 21-year-old Bridgeport man was arrested Saturday morning and charged with firing a gun in the air as hundreds of club patrons were in the area of Chapel Street, police said.

Sam's Food Mart Robbery

Sat, 26 May 2012 21:01:26 GMT

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A man loitered around a Sam's Food Mart at 675 Wethersfield Ave. for nearly an hour, and when there were all customers had left, at about 10:30 p.m. Friday, he brandished a firearm and demanded money, Hartford police said. He left on foot, and the robbery was captured on security cameras, the police said. –Samaia Hernandez

Man Tells Police He Was Robbed At Gunpoint In Hummer

Sat, 26 May 2012 18:40:27 GMT

A man reported that he was robbed at gunpoint and that someone tried to strangle him with a Playstation cord inside a Hummer H3 before he managed to escape, police said.

Man Reports Stabbing Hours Later In Hartford

By SAMAIA HERNANDEZ, smhernandez@courant.com — Sat, 26 May 2012 16:08:53 GMT

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A man said he was stabbed on Cleveland Avenue hours after the incident occurred, police said.

Parole Officer Finds 1,348 Bags Of Heroin, Police Say

By SAMAIA HERNANDEZ, smhernandez@courant.com — Sat, 26 May 2012 15:33:00 GMT

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A 32-year-old man who missed a scheduled appointment with a state prole officer was in possession of 1,349 bags of heroin and arrested at his home, police said.

Meriden Woman Killed In One-Car Crash

By DAVID McKAY | dpmckay@ctnow.com — Sat, 26 May 2012 14:54:00 GMT

A 49-year-old city woman was killed in a one-car crash on Columbia Street early Saturday morning.

Woman Stabbed In New London

By DAVID McKAY | dpmckay@ctnow.com — Sat, 26 May 2012 14:37:00 GMT

A woman was hospitalized with stab wounds Saturday morning, but the woman was intoxicated at the time and was unsure where the incident occurred, according to police.

One Shot At Bridgeport Club

By DAVID McKAY, dpmckay@ctnow.com — Sat, 26 May 2012 14:27:44 GMT

At least one person was shot when gunfire broke out at the White Eagle Club in Bridgeport Saturday morning.

Woman Dies In Meriden Crash

Sat, 26 May 2012 11:39:00 GMT

A woman died in a car crash on Columbia Street early Saturday morning.

Woman Hospitalized, Unable To Say Where Stabbing Occurred

By DAVID P. McKAY — Sat, 26 May 2012 10:54:00 GMT

A woman was hospitalized with stab wounds Saturday morning but was unable to tell police where the incident happened, according to police.

Car Crashes Into Nursing Home In Meriden

By SAMAIA HERNANDEZ, smhernandez@courant.com — Sat, 26 May 2012 02:58:14 GMT

A person suffering from an unspecified medical condition crashed a car into a senior facility on Thorpe Avenue, police said.

Feds Charge Six In Bridgeport Raid

By SAMAIA HERNANDEZ, smhernandez@courant.com — Sat, 26 May 2012 00:10:37 GMT

Six men were arrested Thursday in a federal investigation into the sale of guns and heroin in and around the Trumbull Gardens housing complex in the city's North End.

Suspect In Attempted Kidnapping At UConn Is Found Competent To Stand Trial

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:40:11 GMT

The Ashford man accused of trying to kidnap a UConn student and who had what police described as a "rape kit" when he was arrested hours later has been found competent to stand trial.

Prisoner Gets 2 1/2 Years In Fellow Inmate's Death

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 22:10:37 GMT

VERNON A prisoner at the Northern Correctional Institution pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree manslaughter for punching and causing the death of a fellow inmate.

Water Main Break Reported On Route 1 In Westport

By LAUREN MELTZER, lmeltzer@ctnow.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:44:27 GMT

Police and fire officials were called to Route 1 at Marion Road around 4:30 p.m. after receiving several reports of water covering through the road.

UConn Ear Biter Faces 1 Year In Prison

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:25:12 GMT

A Torrington man pleaded no contest to second-degree assault Friday for an incident in April 2011 where he bit a man's ear off during a fight.

Police: Man, 23, Fled To New York After Fatal Shooting

By SAMAIA HERNANDEZ, smhernandez@courant.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 21:02:00 GMT

Twenty-seven-year-old David Caban was fatally shot in the head by a man he knew in a drug-related robbery, according to city police who have charged a 23-year-old resident with felony murder.

'Small Flash' Fire Reported At Auto Repair Shop In Plainville

By SAMAIA HERNANDEZ — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:38:00 GMT

At least one worker was burned when a small gas spill caused a 'small flash fire' at a auto repair shop, police said.

New Britain Political Parties Prep For November Races

By DON STACOM, dstacom@courant.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 20:28:35 GMT

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The fall campaign for state legislative seats will have a few new names, but the theme will be the same as it has been for years: Republican challengers will be running against Democratic incumbents.

Stamford Police Raising Funds For Injured Officer

BY HILDA MUÑOZ, hmunoz@courant.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:54:31 GMT

The Stamford Police Department is raising money for Officer Troy Strauser, who was critically injured while chasing a suspect.

ACLU Says Proposed Manchester Social Media Policy Violates Free Speech

By JESSE LEAVENWORTH | jleavenworth@courant.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:52:00 GMT

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The American Civil Liberties Union of Connecticut on Friday urged the school board to reject a proposed policy that would regulate professional and personal use of social media sites.

Police: Avon Teen Had LSD, Pot

BY HILDA MUÑOZ, hmunoz@courant.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:29:00 GMT

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An 18-year-old Avon High School student was arrested after police found LSD at his home, along with marijuana and $1,000 cash, police said.

Police: Man Planted Camera In Avon Company's Bathroom

BY HILDA MUÑOZ, hmunoz@courant.com — Fri, 25 May 2012 17:24:00 GMT

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An employee at Apple Rehab secretly recorded people using the toilet with a work-issued iPhone that he planted in a tissue box in April, police said.