🌱 Everybody Was Kung Fu Fighting + SWAT Gets Surrender + Fentanyl ODs

Morning, everybody! I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in Bedford. In this issue, you'll get updates on:

• An argument and fight at Yee Dynasty Chinese Restaurant turned into a shooting.
• SWAT negotiators successfully get man to surrender after stand-off.
• St. Cloud Police warn of fatal fentanyl overdoses.

But first, today's weather:

Cloudy, a shower in the p.m.. High: 56 Low: 48.

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Here are the top stories today in Bedford:

1. Police in Manchester, New Hampshire, are investigating after a man was shot following an argument inside the Yee Dynasty Chinese restaurant early Friday morning. Investigators learned that several people had gotten into an argument and started fighting inside the restaurant. The group then left the restaurant and continued to fight in the parking lot. During the altercation, a gun was fired and the victim was struck. No arrests have been made and the victim is expected to survive as he's in stable condition in the hospital. (NECN)
2. Manchester police responded to 381 Myrtle St. on Thursday for a report of a man with a gun. Tyler Cambell, 30, of Manchester allegedly was yelling and screaming, and when confronted, witnesses said he pointed the gun in their direction before barricading himself inside the home. Negotiators could be heard speaking over a loudspeaker for several hours asking Campbell to come out and end the incident peacefully and shared that Campbell's mother was concerned and he should come out before anyone was hurt. (Bedford, NH Patch)
3. The St. Cloud Police Department is reporting a significant increase in the number of deaths from the drug fentanyl in 2022. As of December 29, there were 19 overdose deaths in St. Cloud, 16 of which were from fentanyl. Fentanyl is extremely dangerous due to its high potency. Drug dealers intentionally mix it with other drugs as a way to increase their profits. However, authorities say it often leads to overdoses and death because people don't know they are ingesting it. (wjon.com)

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From my notebook:

• I Do! Here are great wedding photos of the past year. Beautiful award-winning wedding photos from 2022. (Insider)
• Want to run away from 2022? How about the Twilight Races! Finish the year in a healthy way!! Bid farewell to the old year with a walk or run through a dazzling display of holiday lights and animation. All courses run through the lights on the lake at Lakemont Park. This race is based on a loop and the amount of laps will be dependent upon your race. Runners are allowed to do the walk portion of the race for free to enjoy the lights if they wish. You do not need to register again just keep your bib tag on for the walk. Race participants will receive a pass for Lights on the Lake as well! (bedfordgazette.com)
• Bedford (NH) Public Library: "Drop by the Library anytime between 3:30 PM and 6:00 PM on January 11 for a cozy Winter Reading Challenge kickoff event where you can join your fellow readers to sign up for the Challenge! Enjoy one of a kind cookies decorated especially..." (Bedford (NH) Public Library via Facebook)
• Bedford (NH) Community Television: "Here is this week's BCTV program and live events schedules. Please visit www.bedfordtv.com for online and on demand viewing. Thank you for watching!" (Bedford (NH) Community Television via Facebook)

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Now you're in the loop and ready to head out the door on this Saturday. I'll see you around!

— Patty-Pat Kozlowski

About me: Patty-Pat Kozlowski has been writing community news and Philly-cenric Op/Eds for over 20 years. A Jill of all trades she's been a stand-up comedian, chef, DJ, newspaper editor, food trucker and Parks Director for Philadelphia Parks & Rec as well as a community relations/legislative aide for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Philadelphia City Council.

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