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Bristol, Connecticut Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why Bristol police are investigating armor-piercing bullets in a stolen car
  • How a Bristol car dealer’s lawsuit could affect local vehicle buyers
  • How ESPN’s new layoffs could hit its massive Bristol headquarters

Also on today's calendar: Authors & Antiques and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Tony requested we not pronounce his name backwards, why? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Sunday: Breezy; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 83 and low of 55 degrees.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 52.
  • Tuesday: Sunny and very warm, with a high of 88 and low of 58 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Waterbury man arrested in Bristol for allegedly stealing car, having armor-piercing bullets (wtnh.com) — Bristol police say a 19-year-old Waterbury man was arrested Thursday after fleeing a reportedly stolen vehicle that contained a loaded handgun with armor‑piercing bullets. Officers set up a perimeter, found the suspect in a nearby yard, and now ask anyone with information about the incident to contact the department as the investigation continues.
   

• Bristol dealership sold cars without paying lender, lawsuit says (thehour.com) — A Bristol auto dealership on Farmington Avenue is being sued in federal court by Toyota Motor Credit Corp., which claims the business sold dozens of vehicles without repaying the loans that financed them. The lender is seeking more than $5 million, plus control of the dealership’s collateral, though customers who bought the cars are not being blamed, and lawyers are discussing a possible settlement.
   

• ESPN is Preparing For Significant Layoffs After Taking Over The NFL Network (cordcuttersnews.com) — ESPN is planning significant layoffs this summer that could affect staff at its Bristol headquarters, where thousands work in production, engineering, and support roles. The cuts follow ESPN’s takeover of NFL Network and broader Disney cost-saving efforts, raising questions about how programming and behind-the-scenes operations in Bristol may change as the company shifts more toward streaming and digital initiatives.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Plainville

  • CT man charged in connection with Plainville bank robbery (courant.com)
  • Peggy (Bjurholm) Margelot TERRYVILLE Peggy (Bjurholm) Margelot, 87, of Terryville (bristolpress.com)

Farmington

  • Farmington High Junior Earns Prestigious Civic Award (patch.com)
  • Former bookstore near popular CT mall is being converted into new businesses. Here's who's moving in (courant.com)
  • Man in critical condition, woman injured in motorcycle crash in New Britain (wtnh.com)

Berlin

  • The 'Great American Boom' In New Britain To Feature 4th Of July Fireworks (patch.com)

Ok Bristol! 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: Y-not?! (Thank you Terry N. for sending it in!)
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