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Secretly Drafted Bill Would Leave Release of Some Newtown Investigative Records Up To Families

By JON LENDER, EDMUND H. MAHONY And CHRISTOPHER KEATING, jlender@courant.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:38:00 EDT

A secretly drafted bill to block release of photos, tapes of 911 calls and death certificates related to the Dec. 14 Newtown elementary school massacre could be acted on in the General Assembly as early as the end of the week, officials said Wednesday.

Connecticut's Landmark Gun Law Faces Challenge In Federal Court

By DAVID OWENS, dowens@courant.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:30:06 EDT

A coalition of gun owners, gun dealers and firearms rights organizations have sued the governor and members of the state's attorney's office, contending that the gun law passed in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shootings violates the Constitution.

State Police Seek Suspect In Hebron Bank Robbery

By KELLY GLISTA, Kglista@courant.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:16:35 EDT

A man who implied that he had a weapon robbed a bank on Main Street Wednesday morning, state police said.

17-Year-Old Charged In Hamden Burglaries

By KELLY GLISTA, Kglista@courant.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:23:55 EDT

A 17-year-old New Haven resident was arrested Tuesday in connection with two home burglaries in town, police said.

Employees Of Kahoots In East Hartford Charged With Drug Possession, Prostitution

By KELLY GLISTA, Kglista@courant.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:39:18 EDT

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Two employees at Kahoots Café and Gentlemen's Club are facing charges for allegedly dealing drugs inside the business and in the parking lot.

Cromwell Man Charged With Voyeurism

By KELLY GLISTA, Kglista@courant.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:32:26 EDT

A 48-year-old man was charged Wednesday for allegedly posting an intimate video on the internet.

Danielson Residents Charged With Possession Of Ecstasy, Risk Of Injury

By KELLY GLISTA, Kglista@courant.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:03:38 EDT

Search Found Drugs, Large Knife Under Child's Pillow, State Police Say

Two people were arrested Wednesday morning after a police search of their residence uncovered ecstasy and a butcher knife hidden under a sleeping baby's pillow, state police said.

Severe Weather Watches Canceled For Wednesday Night

Wed, 22 May 2013 19:44:56 EDT

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The forecast for Wednesday night was more bad weather, but as of about 7:30 p.m. severe storm watches in the state had all been canceled.

Simsbury Man Charged With Possessing Child Pornography

By KELLY GLISTA, Kglista@courant.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 15:54:00 EDT

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A 49-year-old man was charged Wednesday with possession of child pornography.

First Connecticut Officer Charged With Murder In Line Of Duty Found Dead

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 18:36:54 EDT

The first Connecticut officer to be charged with murder while acting in the line of duty has been found dead is his home at the age of 41.