🌱 How FLOCK cameras helped recover a car stolen from El Dorado

Cheers El Dorado! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• How FLOCK cameras helped recover a car stolen from El Dorado
• How El Dorado police helped stop an alleged child sex trafficking attempt
• Why Missouri gun charges matter for El Dorado motorcycle club chapters

Today's riddle: what do you call a rabbit with fleas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 82 and low of 57 degrees.
• Thursday: Partly sunny and warm, temps: high: 90, low: 65. 🌶 Hot!
• Friday: Partly sunny and hot, with a high of 94 and low of 67 degrees.

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📰 News we're reading

• FLOCK Cameras Locate Stolen Car (ksal.com) — A car stolen from El Dorado was tracked to a Salina Walmart by FLOCK license-plate cameras, leading police to recover the vehicle and arrest three young suspects. Two were reported runaways from Wichita, and officers also say they found stolen merchandise and suspected drugs. The case highlights how regional camera systems can impact crime tied back to El Dorado.
   

• Four men charged in Butler County sex trafficking sting (ksn.com) — El Dorado police helped Butler County authorities run a sting that led to four men being charged in a child sex trafficking investigation, with all cases now in Butler County District Court. The men face multiple serious counts, including attempted aggravated human trafficking and electronic solicitation of a child, and have upcoming June court dates with strict bond conditions limiting travel and internet use.
   

• Two alleged biker gang members face charges after traffic stop in Harrisonville (kansascity.com) — Two alleged outlaw motorcycle club members linked to El Dorado chapters are facing federal charges after a Missouri traffic stop where police say they found loaded handguns in their vests. Prosecutors allege both men are convicted felons, which would bar them from having firearms. The case could draw law-enforcement attention to motorcycle club activity connected to El Dorado.
   

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📸 Around El Dorado

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🗓 Upcoming Events in El Dorado

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Thursday May 14

• Coffee Group →
  El Dorado, KS Calendar, 114 N. Main St., El Dorado
  6:00 pm

Friday May 15

• Homeschool Days →
  El Dorado, KS Calendar, 383 E. Central, El Dorado
  10:15 am
• Music Bingo →
  El Dorado, KS Calendar, 210 E Second, El Dorado
  2:00 pm

Saturday May 16

• Reelin' for Leftie Fishing Tournament →
  El Dorado, KS Calendar El Dorado, KS 67042
  8:00 am
• Maker Space Saturdays →
  El Dorado, KS Calendar, 383 E. Central, El Dorado
  10:00 am
• Community Art Group →
  El Dorado, KS Calendar, 383 E. Central, El Dorado
  2:00 pm
• Voices of Butler County Cafe Night →
  El Dorado, KS Calendar, 383 E. Central, El Dorado
  7:00 pm

Monday May 18

• Alzheimer's Support Group →
  El Dorado, KS Calendar, 210 E Second, El Dorado
  5:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday May 13

• Senior Awards
  Bluestem USD 205 Leon, KS 67074
  2:00 pm
• Board Meeting - Rosalia
  Flinthills USD 492 Rosalia, KS 67132
  7:00 pm

Thursday May 14

• Senior Breakfast
  Bluestem USD 205 Leon, KS 67074
  8:30 am
• Graduation Practice
  Bluestem USD 205 Leon, KS 67074
  9:30 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Mission Health Communities posted a job opening for Housekeeping in El Dorado. Apply here.
• Kroger Family of Companies posted a job opening for Courtesy Clerk/Grocery Bagger in El Dorado. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near El Dorado here.

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🗞 Nearby News

Wichita

• Free native trees given to Wichitans who cut down invasive pear trees (kwch.com)
• Man jailed nearly a year after crash into west Wichita home (ksn.com)
• Wichita police make arrest in hit-and-run crash that killed woman (kansas.com)

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Ok El Dorado! 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: Bugs Bunny ! (Thank you bruce A. for sending it in!)
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