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🌱 Patch AM: Branford Police Blotter: Aug. 18 to Aug. 25, 2026

Coming up on the Branford Patch calendar: Italian Festival 2026

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Greetings Branford! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who Branford police charged in the past week

Also on today's calendar: Italian Festival 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the wall say to the other wall. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 70.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Branford Police Blotter: Aug. 18 to Aug. 25, 2026 (patch.com) — Branford residents can see a full week of local police activity, with arrests from Aug. 18–25 involving charges ranging from disorderly conduct and harassment to risk of injury to a child and motor vehicle larceny. The blotter lists each individual's age, hometown, and alleged offenses, while emphasizing that all charges are accusations and everyone is presumed innocent.
   

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💬 Chatter

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🗞 Nearby News

North Branford

  • North Branford Police Remind, Caution, Drivers To Slow Down, Stop For Buses As School Begins Wednesday (patch.com)

Guilford

  • Guilford High School Among Top 40 In CT: U.S. News & World Report (patch.com)
  • Saw Mill River Kennel Club, Inc. – Sunday, August 23, 2026 (caninechronicle.com)
  • 10 Waterfront Airbnbs Near NYC for a Carefree Escape (purewow.com)

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Ok Branford! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Meet me at the corner. (Thank you Earlene M. for sending it in!)
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