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🌱 Patch AM: Wallingford Police Blotter: July 15 Through July 25, 2026

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Greetings Wallingford! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who was recently arrested in Wallingford and on what charges
  • Wallingford schools hiring paraeducators to support special needs students
  • Wallingford schools secure new grant to boost in-district special education

Also on today's calendar: Sips, Stories & Traditions and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What do evil hens lay? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Very warm; fog in the morning, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Humid; a p.m. shower possible, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
  • Friday: Partly sunny, with a high of 83 and low of 62 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Wallingford Police Blotter: July 15 Through July 25, 2026 (patch.com) — Wallingford residents can see a detailed rundown of recent local arrests between July 15 and July 25, including several town residents charged with offenses ranging from DUI to breach of peace. The blotter, based on police and court records, lists names, charges, bond amounts, and upcoming court dates for each case.
   

2. Wallingford School District Seeks Paraeducators (patch.com) — Families and job seekers in Wallingford are being invited to consider paraeducator positions now open across several town schools, including Lyman Hall High and Moran Middle. The district emphasizes working closely with special needs students and encourages residents to apply or share the openings through its website.
   

3. Wallingford Schools Receive Special Education Grant (patch.com) — Wallingford families with students in special education could see stronger in-district services thanks to a new $71,050 state grant awarded to the local school district. The funding, part of Connecticut's High-Quality Special Education Incentive Grant Program, will support program costs such as staffing, assistive technology, and professional development, aiming to reduce costly out-of-district placements while keeping students learning in their own community.
   

4. Women Shoved, Injured Employees During Shoplifting Incident At Walmart: Wallingford PD (patch.com) — Police say two women were arrested after employees were shoved and slightly injured during a July 4 shoplifting incident at the Walmart on North Colony Road in Wallingford. Surveillance footage showed merchandise concealed and a fraudulent return before a confrontation, and a child with the women was allegedly left unattended. The suspects face robbery, child risk, larceny and other charges, with court dates later this month.
   

5. CT Lottery Powerball, Cash 5 winning numbers for Aug. 17, 2026 (norwichbulletin.com) — If you bought a Connecticut Lottery ticket, here are Monday's winning Powerball, Cash 5 and other draw numbers, plus how and where to claim prizes. Larger winnings must be claimed at CT Lottery headquarters, whose claims department is based on Sterling Drive in Wallingford. The piece also explains ID requirements and options for claiming by mail or in person.
   

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  • Why the WPAA Board Must Oppose Unauthorized Institutional Advocacy —Notmiah Name Read on Patch
  • Roots of Prosperity #America250, #USA250: Who Holds the Pen (or the shovel). —Freeman Quinn Read on Patch
  • Masonicare posted a job opening for Porter - Custodian (PER DIEM) in Wallingford. Apply here.
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Ok Wallingford! 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!

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Deviled eggs (Thank you Karla H. for sending it in!)
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