Weird News

There’s no better place to find strange news stories than the Weird CT News feed. We scour the local media every day to bring you the latest unusual happenings in the state!

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Wayward Cow Corralled

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No bull!
[December 15, 2011] A cow (originally believed to be a bull) that had been on the lam for 5 months was finally apprehended by authorities in Milford …
Source: Connecticut Post

Dudleytown Trespassers Arrested and Fined

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Clearly, the “curse” is still working.
[December 13, 2011] Eight people, allegedly part of an independent film crew, were arrested and fined for trespassing on the land near the infamous “cursed” village of Dudleytown …
Source: Waterbury Republican-American

State Sets Another Extreme Weather Record

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Woo. freakin’. hoo.
[December 8, 2011] In addition to hottest day ever and biggest snowstorm, 2011 has set the record for most rainfall in a year for Connecticut, totaling over 66 inches …
Source: NBC 30

240-Year-Old Headstone Returned After 43 Years

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Now if they can only find the grave.
[December 7, 2011] A 240-year-old headstone was returned to New London after being taken from Ye Towne’s Ancientest Burial Place 43 years ago …
Source: New London Day

Man Tried to Eat Counterfeit Bill

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One way to get fiber in your diet.
[December 6, 2011] A Bridgeport man was arrested for forgery after he was caught trying to eat a counterfeit $20 bill that he was trying to pass off …
Source: Connecticut Post

Dad Packs Joint in Toddler’s Lunch

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Weird—usually, it’s in the brownies.
[December 4, 2011] A Killingworth man was charged by police for packing a marijuana cigarette in the lunch of his 18-month-old son …
Source: NBC 30

Two Women Involved in Sex Assault Involving Dog

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Woof.
[December 3, 2011] A pair of Waterbury women were arrested after they allegedly tried to sexually assault a young girl in an act that involved a dog …
Source: Hartford Courant

Wandering Bull Still on the Lam

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Love that they named this bull “Waldo” and he has a posse of deer now.
[December 2, 2011] Nearly 5 months after he escaped, authorities are still trying to corral a 700-pound bull that escaped from its farm in Orange …
Source: Connecticut Post

“Ghost Hunters” Visit Hartford Elks Lodge

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Is there anywhere in the state they haven’t visited yet?
[November 30, 2011] SyFy’s “Ghost Hunters” team visited the Elks Lodge in Hartford to investigate claims of paranormal activity …
Source: Hartford Courant

Woman Stabs Victim with Xmas Ornament

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‘Tis the season.
[November 28, 2011] A Southington woman allegedly stabbed another woman with a Christmas ornament during a holiday fair …
Source: NBC 30

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