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🌱 How a Waterbury traffic stop turned into a backyard police chase

Waterbury, Connecticut Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hi there, Waterbury! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a Waterbury traffic stop turned into a backyard police chase
  • Know anything about the Grove Street neck stabbing in Waterbury?
  • See why Frankies keeps Waterbury hot dog fans coming back for decades

Also on today's calendar: Annual Thanks-Living Dinner and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why was the skeleton lonely? 🤔 (Answer below!)

☑️ Important voting information: The Nov. 3 general election is coming up. Official Connecticut election resources: Find your polling place | Register to vote | Check your registration | Absentee, mail and early voting.

Weather forecast:

  • Monday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, with a high of 67 and low of 41 degrees.
  • Tuesday: Mostly sunny and cooler, temps: high: 57, low: 31.
  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high of 57 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Video: Conn. police pursue driver who fled traffic stop through backyard (police1.com) — Waterbury police say a driver fled a traffic stop near Welton and Walnut streets, leading officers on a brief chase through a driveway and behind a home before being stopped with PIT maneuvers and arrested on foot. The 28-year-old city resident faces multiple reckless driving and criminal mischief charges, and police released dash and body camera video of the pursuit on social media.
   

• Waterbury man 'stable' after injury to neck caused by 'edged weapon,' police say (theridgefieldpress.com) — Waterbury police say a 38-year-old city man is in stable condition after suffering a non-life-threatening neck injury from an edged weapon Saturday night on Grove Street. Officers are still investigating and are asking anyone with information to contact the Detective Bureau or Crime Stoppers, giving Waterbury residents a chance to help resolve the case.
   

• Old-School Hot Dog Stands Have Been Feeding Connecticut Road-Trippers For Generations, And These 7 Still Do (newsbreak.com) — Waterbury readers get a shout-out in this statewide hot dog tour, which spotlights Frankies on Watertown Avenue as a classic local drive-up stop with grilled dogs, seafood platters, and a patio. The roundup also maps out six other vintage hot dog stands across Connecticut, sharing hours, specialties, and why generations of families still plan road trips around them.
   

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  • Hallows Homestead is a FREE, Farm-Themed Walkthrough Experience bringing Spooky fun for all!
    Haunt Contains Jumpscares, Fog & Loud Noises. Operating Dates: Sunday, 10/25: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Monday, 10/26: 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM Thursday, 10/29: 5… (Nextdoor Bunker Hill North)
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    A FREE, WALKTHROUGH HAUNTED TRAIL! Open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday! 27 Delaware Avenue, Waterbury, CT 06708 #TreatMap (Nextdoor Bunker Hill North)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Assistant Manager(04020) - 158 Manor Ave in Waterbury. Apply here.
  • Trinity Health posted a job opening for Cafeteria Aide in Waterbury. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Waterbury here.

🗞 Nearby News

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  • A Connecticut man admitted taking $1.16 million from investors told they owed crypto gas fees (newsbreak.com)
  • This historic CT home was owned by the family of a famous author. It had treasures hidden in it (courant.com)
  • Ansonia football shuts out Woodland as Tymir Taylor rushes for 178 yards, 2 TDs (ctinsider.com)

Naugatuck

  • Connecticut high school girls swimming and diving top performances (Oct. 24) (ctinsider.com)

Middlebury

  • Men's Swimming and Diving Sweeps Ithaca, Springfield for Wild's First Victories (wpi.edu)
  • Connecticut's 8 Best Old-School Chinese Restaurants And These Favorites Made The Cut (takingthekids.com)

Ok Waterbury! 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 was the skeleton lonely?" — He had no body to play with. (Thank you Margie S. for sending it in!)
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