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🌱 Teen in custody after mother's death on Parker Strip

Parker, Arizona Patch AM: a 3 min read

Good morning Parker! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. β˜€οΈ

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  • Teen in custody after mother's death on Parker Strip

Also on today's calendar: Navigating Jurisdictions: Strengthening Systems & Survivor Response and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What are the two sides of a circle? πŸ€” (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 84 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Thursday: Warm with plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 86, low: 58. 🌢 Hot!
  • Friday: Warm with clouds and sun, with a high of 84 and low of 57 degrees.

πŸ“° News we're reading

β€’ Teen in custody after domestic altercation leaves mother dead in Parker (abc15.com) β€” A 16-year-old is in custody after his mother, 54-year-old Lisa Swanson, was found dead at a River Drive home in the Parker Strip late Saturday, according to the La Paz County Sheriff's Office. Deputies responding to a reported domestic incident later located the teen nearby. The investigation continues, with the case referred for juvenile justice proceedings.
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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What are the two sides of a circle?" β€” The inside and the outside ! (Thank you James M. for sending it in!)
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