Man Charged With Human Trafficking: Report + Fatal Crash Sentence

Welcome back, Meriden. Here's all the local news, events, and community posts you need for Thursday, Nov. 18.

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First, today's weather:

Sun, then clouds; breezy. High: 66 Low: 35.

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Here are the top stories today in Meriden:

1. Man arrested in Meriden on prostitution, human trafficking charges: Police said a 46-year-old man was charged in the case. (WFSB)
2. Guilford man sentenced to 15 years in prison for DUI crash that killed Meriden woman: A man who pleaded guilty in the fatal wreck was sentenced. (FOX 61)
3. Meriden mayor considers veto of Civilian Review Board for police use of force cases (Meriden Record-Journal)
4. Meriden native recounts her journey leading to Superior Court bench (Meriden Record-Journal)

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Today in Meriden:

• Convention of States Town Hall (7:00 PM)
• Parking & Transit District - City of Meriden Council & Board Meetings (6:00 PM)

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Meriden Patch Notebook

• Meriden Humane Society: "Thank you to Heather Halotek, JessicaBD, and BL Companies" (Facebook)
• Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "It's Flannel Day here at the Midstate Chamber! Our warm welcomes await you at our many upcoming events!" (Facebook)
• Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "THIS FRIDAY! FedEx will be holding a hiring event this Friday, November 19th from 1-6pm at the Middletown Community Health Center. Visit the event to learn more about part-time and full-time positions that are available at various locati..." (Facebook)
• Midstate Chamber of Commerce: "Did you happen to miss yesterday's Tech. Tuesday session on Holiday Phishing? No problem! We recorded the session to share this valuable information with YOU! Thank you to Scott Gombar of Nwaj Tech for taking the time to share this valua..." (Facebook)
• Meriden Humane Society: "Chase was trapped as a stray in pretty rough shape when he came to us. Now he is in perfect health and is ready for his forever home! Chase loves to run the show and doesn't want to miss out on anything. Chase is FIV+ which does NOT requ..." (Facebook)
• Meriden YMCA: "Hello members! Here's the holiday schedule for next week: 11/25: Closed on Thanksgiving Day so we can give out and deliver to-go holiday meals to our neighbors 11/26 : Join us at 8:00 a.m. for the Post Turkey Day Workout! This work..." (Facebook)
• Boys & Girls Club of Meriden: "Our kids love to explore all different art at the club." (Facebook)
• Meriden YMCA: "Diabetes is not just an adult disease. Learn the symptoms so you and your children can be on top of things. http://ow.ly/1aL950GPTYY #meridenymca #wednesdaywellness" (Facebook)

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