🌱 Patch AM: What investigators revealed about the Middletown homicide suspect’s dramatic capture

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In today's newsletter:

• What investigators revealed about the Middletown homicide suspect's dramatic capture
• Why Middletown backed away from police drones after testing them

Also on today's calendar: FREE Children's Hayrides! Oct. 24th 9-3pm and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 71 and low of 44 degrees.
• Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 63, low: 38.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 68 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New details emerge on shooting between police and Middletown homicide suspect (wtnh.com) — A suspect in a Middletown homicide was shot and arrested after an armed confrontation with police that began when Middletown officers issued a lookout for his vehicle. The pursuit moved through West Hartford and Hartford, where shots were exchanged, a teenager was wounded while fleeing a car, and the suspect ultimately surrendered. Investigators are still reviewing the officer-involved shooting.
   

• Flock's Camera-Equipped Drones Take to the Skies as Emergency Responders, Raising New Privacy Questions (belaaz.com) — Middletown residents may soon hear more debate about police drones, as the city tested Flock Safety's camera-equipped "drones as first responders" but the mayor ultimately declined to finalize an agreement. Police Chief Erik Costa argues the drones aid emergency response and limit data sharing, while privacy advocates worry about surveillance, data retention, and potential federal access to local footage.
   

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 5
• Freedom In Christ Course →
  653 S. Main Street, Middletown
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Monday October 5
• FREE Children's Hayrides! Oct. 24th 9-3pm →
  FREE Children's Hayrides Oct. 24th
  9:00 am
• Public Vaccine Clinic at the YMCA →
  99 Union St, Middletown
  10:00 am
• Putt Fore Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Golf Event →
  Lyman Orchards Golf Club, 70 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
  4:00 pm
• Board of Education - Policy →
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  5:30 pm
• Common Council - Questions to Directors →
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  6:00 pm
• Common Council - Regular Meeting →
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  7:00 pm
Tuesday October 6
• Lily Erin Live at Klekolo World Coffee →
  Klekolo World Coffee, 181 Court St, Middletown
  7:00 pm
Wednesday October 7
• TAG SALE SAT, Oct. 24TH, St. Pius X Church →
  Oct. 24th TAG SALE
  9:00 am
• Setback at 1741 Pub & Grill →
  1741 Pub and Grill, 72 Lyman Rd, Middlefield
  6:00 pm
• Scottish Dancing in Middletown →
  190 Court St, Middletown
  7:15 pm
Friday October 9
• Oct. 24th, 9-3 Craft Fair & Free Hayrides →
  Oct 24, 9-3pm Craft Fair
  9:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Support Working Families Donate Now —Middlesex YMCA Read on Patch

• Is this someone's kitty?
  I was on a walk on the matabasset trolley trail and I came across this cat. He ended up running away from me behind the trolley crossing condos but… (Nextdoor W Lake Dr)
• Anyone missing a beautiful long haired grey cat in the bow lane area by the cemetery?
  Spotted it in my yard, not a good place for it to be roaming with all the coyotes around. I'll try to catch him tomorrow if he keeps coming around. … (Nextdoor Middlesex Comm Coll)

• RTX posted a job opening for SkillBridge: Assembly Technician- AWW (onsite) in Middletown. Apply here.
• Spencer's posted a job opening for Assistant Store Manager - Spirit in Middletown. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Middletown here.

🗞 Nearby News

East Hampton

• Anthony Flannery Gets Second Consecutive SK Modified Victory At NAPA Championship Night At Stafford (racedayct.com)

Haddam

• Killingworth State Rep. Chris Aniskovich Receives Manufacturing Champion Award (patch.com)

Wallingford

• Latest New Businesses Registered In Wallingford (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "The more you take, the more you leave behind. What am I ?" — Footsteps (Thank you Patty G. for sending it in!)
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