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🌱 Patch AM: How a Capitola traffic stop became a dangerous chase with a child

Also, don't miss Santa Cruz Elks Lodge Fall Festival on the Capitola Patch calendar

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In today's newsletter:

  • How a Capitola traffic stop became a dangerous chase with a child

Also on today's calendar: Santa Cruz Elks Lodge Fall Festival.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 75 and low of 56 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Man arrested after pursuit with 3-year-old in vehicle (pajaronian.com) — Capitola police say a traffic stop on 41st Avenue turned into a dangerous pursuit involving a Las Vegas driver and a 3-year-old passenger, with the chase ending near Hidden Beach County Park. The suspect now faces charges including DUI, evading officers, and felony child abuse, while the child was unharmed and placed in protective care.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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