Investigation into Driveway Accident that Killed Boy, 5, Complete; Woman Tries to Steal Child's Cell Phone: PD; Nearby News

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

• Police Complete Investigation into Fatal Driveway Accident Involving 5-Year-Old Child: Police

Peter Tinnen-Strmiska, 5, was struck and killed in a driveway May 12 on Woodacre Road. Police released their findings.>>>Read More.

• Traffic Stop Leads to $1 Million Drug Bust

Connecticut State Troopers and a K-9 unit seized more than 25 pounds of heroin after a man, 50, was stopped for a violation.>>>Read More.

• Man Eats Pot During Traffic Stop: Police

The man is accused of trying to eat marijuana to hide it from police after being pulled over for driving erratically.>>>Read More.

• Man Charged For Bad Lessons In Sign Language In Front Of Students

Police said the accused punched a stop sign as a school bus was unloading children and parents were standing nearby.>>>Read More.

• Police: Man Threatened His Sister Over Second-Hand Smoke And His Cat

A man has been charged for threatening his sister over what her boyfriend's second-hand smoke might have done to his cat, police said.>>>Read More.

• Woman Grabs Student by Arm During Walk to School, Tries to Steals Child’s Phone: Police

Police said a 46-year-old woman allegedly tried to take a middle school student’s cell phone.>>>Read More.

• Man Burglarizes Car Overnight, Leaves ID at Scene: Police

The man was also recently arrested after a resident reported an unknown man sleeping inside his home, according to police.>>>Read More.

• Police Seeking Info Regarding Dog Struck By Vehicle

The abandoned dog was hit and killed by a vehicle on May 7.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Man Dies After Car Bursts Into Flames Monday Night
• Man Sentenced for Stealing Dead Grandma's Social Security Benefits
• State Police: Man Spits On Trooper, Threatens to Stab Other Troopers
• Judge Revokes Bond After Accused Killer Threatens Police Officers' Families, Punches Diner Owner
• Man Sentenced, Fined for Firearm Violations
• Man Convicted in Shooting Death of CT Teen
• Stamford 2016 Alive@Five Concert Lineup Announced
• High School Students Holding a Fair to Raise Money for Cancer Patients
• Man Told to Leave TGI Fridays by Friends, Slashes Tires: Police

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