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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a three-wheeled police chase ended on a Brockton dead-end.
  • Federal sting operation leads to serious charges for Brockton caregiver
  • Cardinal Spellman girls soccer keeps winning and Brockton takes notice.

Also on today's calendar: "Fall Into The Holidays" Holiday Chorus Experience and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; partly sunny, with a high of 73 and low of 45 degrees.
  • Friday: Sunny, temps: high: 69, low: 40.
  • Saturday: Sunshine, with a high of 65 and low of 44 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Driver arrested after police chase ends on dead-end street in Brockton (boston25news.com) — A late-night police chase through Brockton ended on a dead-end section of Amherst Street after a driver allegedly refused to stop for state police and kept going on three wheels. The driver was arrested and taken to a hospital with minor injuries, while two other occupants fled and remain unaccounted for as the investigation continues.
   

2. Brockton Man Arrested for Attempted Sex Trafficking of a Child (justice.gov) — A Brockton man who worked as a caregiver at a local residential group home has been federally charged with attempted sex trafficking of a child after an undercover sting tied to World Cup–related enforcement. Authorities stress the allegations have not been proven, but Brockton police assisted in the case, and the defendant has been released under strict conditions while awaiting trial.
   

3. Cardinal Spellman girls soccer remains undefeated (enterprisenews.com) — Cardinal Spellman High School's girls soccer team, based in Brockton, remains undefeated after a strong showing against Bishop Stang. A series of game photos highlights key moments, from goals by Emerson McCann and Abbie Clark to big saves and shots on net, showcasing the team's momentum as their season continues.
   

4. Brockton Man Pleads Guilty to Making False Statements to Law Enforcement About Firearms Recovered at Crime Scenes (justice.gov) — A Brockton man has pleaded guilty in federal court to lying to authorities about 24 firearms he bought, many of which later turned up at crime scenes, including a Boston homicide. While the case unfolded in Boston, it directly involves a Brockton resident and highlights how local gun purchases can ripple into serious violence across the region.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What is clean when it is black and dirty when it is white?" — A chalk board (Thank you Charlie H. for sending it in!)
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