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🌱 Patch AM: 2 Charged In Newington After Scooter Gang Crackdown: Police

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Wednesday May 20th Patch AM

Hey there, Newington! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

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In today's newsletter:

  • Police crackdown removes illegal scooters and guns from Newington roads
  • How a thriller at Newington High tested a top tennis star
  • How a Newington arrest helped crack a 40-year-old cold case.

Also on today's calendar: Avery's Online Auction Preview and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: Whatz the difference between Dubai...and Abu Dhabi? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Hot; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 93 and low of 57 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Cooler with clouds and sun, temps: high: 67, low: 47.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and nice, with a high of 70 and low of 51 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• 2 Charged In Newington After Scooter Gang Crackdown: Police (patch.com) — Newington residents are learning more about a recent police crackdown on reckless scooter and ATV riding that led to two Massachusetts men being charged after officers allegedly found handguns during a traffic stop in town. The enforcement effort, launched after numerous complaints across Greater Hartford, also resulted in about a dozen illegal vehicles being removed from Newington roadways and court dates set for the two suspects in New Britain.    

• East Catholic girls tennis senior standout Sarah Siolkowski embraces leadership role for rising program (thehour.com) — A standout East Catholic tennis senior recently battled Newington’s top player, Neha Vishwanath, in a tight three-set match at Newington High School. The story spotlights her undefeated season, leadership as solo captain, and upcoming postseason and college plans while giving Newington fans context for their team’s top competition.    

• Police arrest suspect in 1986 rape, homicide cold case in Virginia Beach (courant.com) — Newington police and Connecticut authorities arrested a 66-year-old man in town in connection with a 1986 rape and homicide case from Virginia Beach, after new technology helped revive the investigation. The suspect was arraigned in New Britain District Court and now faces extradition, bringing a major cold case closer to resolution while highlighting Newington’s role in the breakthrough.    


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🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

  • Top Connecticut GOP Governor Hopeful Abruptly Suspends Campaign After Explosive Spending Probe Ahead of Primary (resistthemainstream.com)
  • State Rep. Josh Elliott proposes changes to tax structure as race for Connecticut governor continues (wtnh.com)
  • 2 arrested, 12 vehicles seized in Newington crackdown on reckless road activity (fox61.com)

Wethersfield

  • Town Oil Maintains Around-the-Clock Air Conditioning Repair Availability for Local Homeowners (norfolkdailynews.com)

West Hartford

  • Prominent Playhouse Brings Fun Family Show To West Hartford This Spring (patch.com)

Ok Newington! 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: In Dubai, the people don't watch the 'Flintstone's'. But people in Abu Dhabi Do! (Thank you Jerri E. for sending it in!)Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!


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