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Also on today's calendar: *CANCELED* DUE TO Weather Forecast: Lantern Walk and Arts Activities Celebrating Fellsmere Pond and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? π€ (Answer below!)
1. Drug Possession, Firearms, And Car Thefts: Malden Police Log (patch.com) β Malden's latest police log details a week of local incidents, including drug possession and distribution charges, a reported robbery and motor vehicle theft, and several fraud and larceny cases across city neighborhoods. Officers also made multiple arrests tied to outstanding warrants, firearms near a dwelling, and vehicle violations, offering residents a snapshot of recent public safety activity in Malden.
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2. Malden City Council will oversee intensive review on local use of Flock Safety license plate reader technology here (advocatenews.net) β Malden residents should know the City Council is launching a full public review of the police department's use of Flock Safety license plate reader cameras, including contracts, policies, and data practices. Police Chief Marc Gatcomb defended the system as an investigative tool with strict limits on data retention and access, while councillors and residents raised concerns about privacy, information sharing, and potential misuse.
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3. Superintendent Dr. Sippel: 'Back to school' a big success in Malden Public Schools district (advocatenews.net) β Families in Malden Public Schools can take heart that Superintendent Dr. Sippel is calling this year's back-to-school launch a big success, with nearly all positions filled and over 60 new staff welcomed. He detailed August orientations, opening day celebrations, and leadership introductions across all seven schools, emphasizing strong professional development and a smooth start for more than 5,000 returning students.
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4. Federal investigators continue probe of Malden man, 40, charged with online exploitation of minors (advocatenews.net) β A 40-year-old former Malden school employee was arrested at his Malden home on federal charges tied to alleged online exploitation of two Michigan minors, prompting an ongoing Homeland Security investigation. Officials stress there's no current indication Malden students were involved but are asking local families to contact investigators if they have concerns about possible additional victims.
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5. Man accused of holding woman captive in Malden attic for weeks, trafficking her (nbcboston.com) β Malden residents are learning more about a disturbing case in which a woman was allegedly held for six weeks in an attic on Summer Street, leading to a major police and federal operation to arrest a suspect. Neighbors describe long-running concerns about activity at the property, while the landlord says she's now checking the building weekly and urges residents to report anything suspicious.
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