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🌱 Patch AM: Elmhurst Sees Surge In Felony Drug Arrests

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In today's newsletter:

  • Coordinated drug operation leads to 10 felony arrests in Elmhurst

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  • Wednesday: Couple of thunderstorms, with a high of 81 and low of 66 degrees.
  • Thursday: Clouds breaking; less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 60.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 80 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Elmhurst Sees Surge In Felony Drug Arrests (patch.com) — Elmhurst residents are learning more about a recent spike in felony drug possession arrests, with 10 people taken into custody over just five days. Police say the cases stem from a coordinated operation with other suburban departments targeting drugs, including fentanyl, moving from Chicago along I-290 into Elmhurst and nearby communities.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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