Suspicious Fires Investigated; Car Crashes Into McDonald’s; Stolen Massive Tortoise Back At Home: CT 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.

• Car Rams Into McDonald's

No injuries were reported following the collision between a Buick and the building, fire officials said.>>>Read More.

• Man Arrested for Strange Incident at Denny's

The man has a history of breaking the law.>>>Read More.

• Pizza Place Damaged by Fire

A burst pipe served as a sprinkler, officials said.>>>Read More.

• Massive Tortoise Stolen, Recovered In Connecticut

Millennium has been returned to his home at an environmental center in New York after being stolen last week.>>>Read More.

• Suspicious Fires Investigated: Police

Police responded to five suspicious fires overnight that they say appear to have been intentionally set.>>>Read More.

• Man, 69, Repeatedly Tried To Start Fight At Bar: Police

Police say the bar's patrons weren't interested in fighting and the accused then pushed a person but no one fought back.>>>Read More.

• Teen To Collect Used Bikes For Charity

The event is scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 6.>>>Read More.

• Man Punches Kid In Face, Attacks Family With Sword: PD

The man is facing several felony charges.>>>Read More.

Other top stories:

• Courtney Hails Enhanced Vets Assistance Bill
• Man Hit Bouncer With Beer Bottle, Police Say: Report
• Uncle Strangled Children: PD
• Man Charged With Shooting 13-Year-Old: PD
• Man Stole $35k Worth of Jewelry: PD

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Photo courtesy of Paul Januszewski/Enfield Fire Department