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🌱 Patch AM: After April 2026 Fraud Scheme Across State Lines Cost Resident $50K, North Branford Police Charge Man: NBPD

Also, don't miss Shoreline Men Over Sixty Meeting: USA 250th on the North Branford Patch calendar

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Good morning to you North Branford! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • North Branford detectives track $50,000 fraud suspect across state lines
  • How a North Branford linebacker could help win new team equipment

Also on today's calendar: Shoreline Men Over Sixty Meeting: USA 250th and 17 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; a shower in the p.m., with a high of 80 and low of 58 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 72, low: 50.
  • Sunday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, with a high of 66 and low of 53 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• After April 2026 Fraud Scheme Across State Lines Cost Resident $50K, North Branford Police Charge Man: NBPD (patch.com) — North Branford police say a months-long investigation led to the arrest of a Georgia man accused of orchestrating a $50,000 phone and wire fraud that targeted a 70-year-old town resident. Detectives traced the scheme across multiple states, secured the suspect's surrender at NBPD, and emphasized that out-of-state offenders will still be pursued to protect North Branford residents.
   

• RFH Student-Athlete Nominated for Football Award (rumsonfairhavenretrospect.com) — A North Branford High School linebacker, Nicolas Salvati, is among the nominees for USA Football's Heart of a Giant award, recognizing character, resilience, and dedication. Local readers can vote online through Oct. 11, helping determine which student-athlete advances as a weekly finalist and potentially earns equipment grants for their school's football program.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

North Haven

  • North Haven FD demonstrates danger of lithium ion batteries (wtnh.com)
  • Regulators seeking public comment on proposed Amazon delivery drones in Connecticut (wtnh.com)

Branford

  • Interview With Author Anne C. (A.C.) LeMieux (blogspot.com)

Wallingford

  • Celebrate Wallingford 2026: Here's What To Know (patch.com)

Ok North Branford! 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: "Why did the girl pig break up with the boy pig?" — Because he was such a boar! (Thank you Theresa H. for sending it in!)
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