CT Man Charged In 3 Arson Fires

TORRINGTON, CT — A Torrington man was arrested after police said he set three fires Wednesday afternoon, according to FOX 61. Jose Castillo, 36, was charged with three counts of arson and held on $500,000 bond.

Castillo is accused of setting two houses on fire as well as a car in his driveway. He first lit the kitchen table in his home on fire, then 45 minutes later a fire at his parents' home was called in.

Castillo has three pending cases, including two involving assaults on officers, according to FOX 61.