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Feds Arrest Suspects In Meriden Kidnapping/Fairfield Heist

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 17:24:41 EDT

More Than $4 Million In Jewelry Was Stolen

Five people have been charged by federal authorities with involvement in the kidnapping last month of four Meriden residents and robbery of a jewelry store in Fairfield, said a U.S. Attorney's office spokesman.

Post-Sandy, State Parks Ready For Memorial Day Weekend

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:29:53 EDT

The first summer season since Hurricane Sandy is poised to begin Memorial Day weekend, and the state's parks are ready, a state spokesman said Thursday.

Stamford Overtakes Hartford After Years Of Population Gains

Dan Haar — Thu, 23 May 2013 00:47:00 EDT

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In the mind of most any longtime Connecticut resident, Stamford is not one of the Big Three. Hartford, New Haven and Bridgeport, the old-line, core New England cities, all are anchors for suburban towns that grew up in the post-World War II era, and all struggle with a legacy of poverty.

Norwalk Man Sentenced In Drug Trafficking Case

Staff report — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:28:17 EDT

A Norwalk man was sentenced in federal court on Wednesday to 10 years in prison for his role in a southwestern Connecticut trafficking ring, the U.S. Attorney's office said.

Scott Smith, Former Police Officer Charged With Murder, Took His Own Life, ME Finds

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Thu, 23 May 2013 14:48:56 EDT

The death of Scott B. Smith, the former New Milford police officer found dead Tuesday at his Danbury home, has been ruled a suicide, according to the state medical examiner's office.

Bridgeport Man Arrested In Connection With 3 Armed Robberies

By KELLY GLISTA, Kglista@courant.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 17:27:13 EDT

A 32-year-old man was arrested Monday in connection with three armed robberies in Bridgeport and Stratford.

Police: Man Holds Knife To Fellow Patron's Neck During Bar Fight

By CHRISTINE DEMPSEY, cdempsey@courant.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:16:00 EDT

A man who police said put a knife to a fellow patron's neck at a restaurant early Tuesday has been arrested.

Lucie Arnaz To Present 'Lucy And Desi: A Home Movie'

By SUSAN DUNNE, sdunne@courant.com — Wed, 22 May 2013 08:09:00 EDT

Emmy-Winning TV Movie Is Documentary About Her Legendary Parents

When people die, their children inevitably take possession of whatever they owned. Usually, the kids pick through the stuff, take what they like and tag-sale or donate the rest.

Remains Discovered In Bridgeport

Tue, 21 May 2013 23:12:52 EDT

State police said late Tuesday that remains were discovered on Glenwood Avenue.

Commute Should Be Back To Normal This Morning As Wreck Site Is Cleared

By KELLY GLISTA, Kglista@courant.com — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:42:23 EDT

Metro-North and Amtrak said their trains will run normal weekday schedules on Wednesday morning, for the first time since a Metro-North train derailed near the Fairfield border on Friday and crashed into a train on the adjacent track.