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Man Arrested for Shooting Skunks in His Yard

Matt McDonald

The 61-year-old resident of Milford, Connecticut told police he shot the skunks because there are so many of them near where he lives. He was charged with breach of peace and negligent hunting.

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Springfield Judge Lowers the Boom on Drug Dealer

Matt McDonald

A defense lawyer said the mandatory minimum sentence would be cruel and unusual punishment, but the judge gave the convicted drug dealer more time than that. "This city is under siege," the judge said. "This sentence is just."

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