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🌱 Patch AM: Manchester Cops Ready To Thwart 'Street Takeover' Advertised For Saturday

And on the Manchester Patch calendar - Festival of Colors

Saturday May 16th Patch AM

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In today's newsletter:

  • Police bolster presence at Buckland Hills after street takeover post
  • Manchester woman faces charge over alleged cannabis gummy incident

Also on today's calendar: Festival of Colors and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why are frogs poor conversationists? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 76 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 55. 🌶 Hot!
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Manchester Cops Ready To Thwart 'Street Takeover' Advertised For Saturday (patch.com) — Manchester police are stepping up patrols around the Cinemark Buckland Hills complex after a social media post promoted a 5 p.m. Saturday “street takeover” there. Officers will add resources to deter large, unsanctioned gatherings, while Cinemark plans to deny entry to unaccompanied minors. Parents and ride-share drivers are urged to keep minors away to avoid potential safety risks.    

• Cops: Woman gave cannabis gummy to juvenile relative at St. Vincent's (westportjournal.com) — A woman from Manchester has been charged after police say she gave a cannabis-infused gummy to a juvenile relative while visiting a behavioral health facility in Westport. State and local authorities were notified after the youth later reported feeling high, and the woman is now facing a child endangerment charge with a court appearance scheduled in Stamford later this month.    


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🗞 Nearby News

East Hartford

  • East Hartford man accused of sexually assaulting victim while she was drunk, state police say (wfsb.com)
  • Former Connecticut First Lady Nikki O'Neill has died (wfsb.com)
  • Thousands of CT students' info leaked in Goodwin University data breach, lawsuit says (ctpost.com)

South Windsor

  • Target Has Been A Target For Thefts In South Windsor (patch.com)

Vernon

  • Booze Plus Phone Call Add Up To Traffic Stop For Scooter Operator In Vernon (patch.com)

Ok Manchester! 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: They jump to conclusions. (Thank you Rita S. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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