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🌱 Patch AM: 7 Arrested In Child Predator Sting Operation: Meriden Police

Also check out Italian Festival 2026 on the Meriden Patch calendar

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

In today's newsletter:

  • Meriden sting nets seven suspects in child exploitation crackdown
  • Center Street bridge finally reopens after two-year rebuild
  • How Meriden's 12-year-old golf phenom just beat the grown-ups

Also on today's calendar: Italian Festival 2026 and 7 more events.

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

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Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 81 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 82, low: 68.
  • Friday: A shower and t-storm; humid, with a high of 82 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 7 Arrested In Child Predator Sting Operation: Meriden Police (patch.com) — Meriden residents are learning more about a recent undercover police operation that led to seven arrests of men accused of trying to meet someone they believed was a minor for sex. Conducted in Meriden during June and July with FBI assistance, the sting focused on preventing child exploitation before any real child was harmed, and all suspects are being held on high bonds.
   

• Bridge Reopens After Project In Meriden (patch.com) — People who rely on Center Street in Meriden can once again walk and drive across the bridge after a two-year rebuilding project. City officials announced the reopening on Facebook, restoring a key route for both foot and vehicle traffic downtown.
   

• Meriden's city champion golfer just expanded her reign, and she's still a pre-teen (myrecordjournal.com) — A 12-year-old Meriden golfer just defended her Meriden City Open title at Hunter Golf Club and also captured the tournament's overall women's crown. Brielle Oquendo, now the city's youngest repeat champion, is pushing her game further with regional junior tours and a bid to reach Augusta National for the Drive, Chip & Putt finals.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday August 26
  • Counselors Available for Schedule Changes -Last appt. at 1:30pm
    New Britain High School New Britain, CT 06051
    8:00 am
  • District Meet and Greet / Teacher Visitation
    Rock Hill Elementary School 910 Old Rock Hill Road, Wallingford, CT 06492
    8:15 am
  • Downtown Business District →
    Middletown, CT Calendar Middletown, CT 06457
    8:30 am
  • Flagpole Ceremony (Gr. 1-5)
    Bugbee Elementary School front circle
    8:35 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Happy Birthday to my Chica!
    Thank you for all you do for our family! We love you! Love, Chico and Rocco (Nextdoor Beaver Pond)
  • Mirion Technologies, Inc. posted a job opening for Manufacturing Project Manager in Meriden. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Berlin

  • Beloved Berlin Little League President Mourned (patch.com)

Wallingford

  • Beyond the Building: Building More Accessible and Connected Campuses (high-profile.com)
  • Lindsay Clancy trial enters final stretch as case moves closer to jury (ctpost.com)
  • CT Lottery Powerball, Cash 5 winning numbers for Aug. 24, 2026 (norwichbulletin.com)

Cheshire

  • Back To School: Cheshire 2026-27 School Calendar (patch.com)

Ok Meriden! 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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