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🌱 How Champlin police say a Target theft led to three guns

Champlin, Minnesota Patch AM: a 4 min read

What's up Champlin! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Champlin police say a Target theft led to three guns
  • Why a Plymouth shooting case also involved a report to Champlin police

Also on today's calendar: MC Summer Series and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 86 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Thursday: Variable clouds, a t-storm, temps: high: 79, low: 63.
  • Friday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 78 and low of 59 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Abdinasir Abdi Aden — Hennepin County (mncrime.com) — Champlin police recently responded to a reported shoplifting at the local Target, where officers say they recovered stolen merchandise and three handguns from a vehicle leaving the scene. Two men were arrested, and police report that neither had a permit to carry. The case is now in Hennepin County’s hands, underscoring ongoing enforcement around retail theft and firearms in Champlin.
   

• Man, 44, shot by Plymouth police officer pleads guilty to assault (cbsnews.com) — A man shot by a Plymouth officer during a domestic disturbance call has now pleaded guilty to second-degree assault, but the situation also touched Champlin when the woman reportedly sought help from Champlin police the day before. Her earlier report described escalating behavior and gun ownership, highlighting how domestic violence concerns can cross city lines. Sentencing is scheduled for June 17.
   

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Ok Champlin! 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: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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