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West Hartford Restaurateur Arrested Over Bad Check Misunderstanding

11/16/2025

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Story summary

Gina Luari, a West Hartford restaurant owner, was arrested for issuing a bad check and faces second-degree larceny charges for failing to pay $10,821.66.
She says the incident was a misunderstanding and she unknowingly wrote a check from a closed account.
Her businesses face eviction actions for two locations and suspension of sales tax licenses.
She operates three restaurants and must vacate one property by March 31, 2026.

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Story summary

Gina Luari, a West Hartford restaurant owner, was arrested for issuing a bad check and faces second-degree larceny charges for failing to pay $10,821.66.
She says the incident was a misunderstanding and she unknowingly wrote a check from a closed account.
Her businesses face eviction actions for two locations and suspension of sales tax licenses.
She operates three restaurants and must vacate one property by March 31, 2026.