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Spike In Overdoses Reported In This CT County Spike In Overdoses Reported In This CT County
Spike In Overdoses Reported In This CT County A Connecticut county is reporting a spike alert in overdoses associated with the supply of available drugs in the area. Litchfield County County officials reported that from Tuesday, June 28 to Tuesday, July 5, there were dozens of overdoses, with two of them fatal, according to Fox61. A spike alert is triggered when there have been more than three overdoses in a 24-hour period, officials said. When an alert is issued, the county's Opiate Task Force responds with messaging to make sure that drug users are aware and also offers information on where and how to get help. Some of the resource…

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by Kathy Reakes
Police & Fire
Here Is Where You Are Most Likely To Have Your Car Stolen In Connecticut Here Is Where You Are Most Likely To Have Your Car Stolen In Connecticut
Here Is Where You Are Most Likely To Have Your Car Stolen In Connecticut There are more vehicles stolen in Connecticut than in neighboring states, according to new crime numbers. And you're more likely to have your car swiped in some areas more than others.  The New Haven-Milford metro area had the most vehicle thefts reported in 2019 than any other metropolitan district in Connecticut, according to insurance.com, which tracks vehicle thefts. More than 2,000 motor vehicle thefts were reported there last year.  For the many people who have had their cars broken into and stolen this summer, this is a confirmation of what they’re living.  AAA …

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by Kristin Palpini