Car Crashes Into Pizzeria; Lightning Hits Homes In Town: CT News

There was plenty of news across Connecticut on Tuesday. If you missed any of it on your local Patch, here's a roundup of some of the top stories.

Vehicle Hits, Damages Pizzeria In CT: Police

The pizzeria will be closed for at least two weeks following a motor vehicle accident that significantly damaged the building.>>>Read More.

Indictment Charges Man With Defrauding Grandparents

Nearly $680,000 was swindled from an elderly couple during a scheme brought on by their grandson, according to a federal prosecutor.>>>Read More.

CT-Based Sikorsky Wins New Military Helicopter $878M Contract

The company will build nine CH-53K Heavy Lift Helicopters (known as King Stallions) in Connecticut.>>>Read More.

Lightning Hits Homes As Storm Rolls Through Town

Tuesday's thunderstorm kept responders busy.>>>Read More.

Vandalism Investigated At School In CT: Police

Playground equipment at the school was vandalized over the weekend.>>>Read More.

Man Charged In 2 Day Burglary Spree: Police

A New York man was arrested and brought back to Connecticut where he was charged with stealing roughly $32,000 in merchandise in 2016.>>>Read More.

2 Injured, 4 Arrested In Car Wreck

Police arrested four juveniles accused of crashing a stolen car.>>>Read More.

Advocates Want Air Conditioning At Town’s Animal Shelter

Amid soaring temperatures, animal advocates are pleading with the town’s mayor to install air conditioning at the animal shelter.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Bear Breaks Bird Feeder, Caught On Camera
• Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Connecticut
• GoFundMe Effort Launched To Aid Injured Firefighter
• Motel Owner Fatally Shot During Argument Over Pool Pass: Police

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