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🌱 Why a high-profile murder suspect now sits in Dobson jail

Dobson, North Carolina Patch AM: a 4 min read

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In today's newsletter:

  • Why a high-profile murder suspect now sits in Dobson jail
  • How a multi-state manhunt ended with a Dobson jail booking

Also on today's calendar: Spotted Lantern Fly Monitoring Workshop and 1 more event.

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

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Partly sunny and warmer, with a high of 80 and low of 54 degrees.
  • Thursday: Plenty of sunshine, temps: high: 84, low: 57.
  • Friday: Partly sunny and warm, with a high of 86 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• SBI arrests murder suspect connected to death of Virginia deputy, officials say (witn.com) — The suspect in a Virginia deputy’s fatal shooting is now being held without bond at the Surry County Detention Center in Dobson after SBI agents arrested him in Surry County. Investigators say he was armed at the time, and more details on the case and upcoming court proceedings are expected soon.
   

• Armed Fugitive Accused Of Killing Virginia Deputy Logan Utt Captured After Massive Manhunt (dailyvoice.com) — A man wanted in connection with a Virginia deputy’s killing is now being held without bond at the Surry County Detention Center in Dobson, following his arrest in nearby Surry County. The multi-state manhunt ended peacefully after investigators used a drone to track the suspect, while Virginia communities prepare to honor the fallen deputy’s service and life.
   

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    Thursday June 4
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    • Wednesday June 24
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🗞 Nearby News

Mount Airy

  • Michael Puckett Arrested In Mount Airy, NC After Allegedly Killing Deputy Logan Utt (thencbeat.com)
  • Janus 4-14 - All the Kids Are Doing It (Charlotte Court) (bigtakeover.com)
  • Drone helps capture man suspected of shooting of 2 Virginia sheriff's deputies, killing 1 (hometownnewsnow.com)

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  • Following the Route of Revolutionary Greatness (smliv.com)

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-- 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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