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🌱 Patch AM: Why Bethel police searched a Chestnut Street home and car

Also, don't miss Navigating Divorce with Confidence & Clarity on the Bethel Patch calendar

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Hi there, Bethel! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why Bethel police searched a Chestnut Street home and car
  • How Bethel’s Vivian Stewart powered two big wins this week.
  • Why Bethel PD is in an elite group of accredited departments

Also on today's calendar: Navigating Divorce with Confidence & Clarity and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in Bethelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: My dog used to chase people on a bike a lot. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Bethelfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Tuesday: Breezy in the afternoon, with a high of 44 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Occasional morning rain, temps: high: 46, low: 34.
  • Thursday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 40 and low of 16 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!

📰 News we're reading

• Bethel felon had stolen firearm hidden in Chestnut Street home, police say (newstimes.com) — Bethel police say a local resident is facing multiple charges after officers found a loaded stolen firearm in his Chestnut Street apartment and later discovered drugs, cash, and weapons in his vehicle. The man, a convicted felon, was arrested following a search warrant and traffic stop, released on bond, and is due in Danbury Superior Court later this month.
   

• Connecticut girls basketball top performers and games to watch (Jan. 12) (newstimes.com) — Bethel hoops fans can celebrate Vivian Stewart’s standout week, with the Bethel player posting double-doubles in wins over both Pomperaug and New Milford. A statewide roundup of girls basketball spotlights her efforts, along with a Bethel matchup mentioned in Pomperaug’s top-performer notes and several key games to watch across Connecticut.
   

• Shelton PD Earns CALEA National Accreditation (dailyvoice.com) — Bethel residents may be interested to know that Bethel Police Department is one of only three Fairfield County forces, alongside Shelton and Norwalk, to hold prestigious CALEA national accreditation. Shelton PD just joined this select group after years of work on accountability, best practices, and dual state and national accreditation standards focused on community safety and trust.
   

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Other local events
    Wednesday January 14
  • Varsity Boys Ice Hockey BBDI
    Danbury Ice Arena - Patriot Rink
    8:00 pm
    • Friday January 16
  • BMS Basketball Game at Memorial
    Bethel Middle School , 600 Whittlessey Drive , Bethel
    4:00 pm
    • Saturday January 17
  • Storytime at the Bethel Library
    Bethel Public Library , 189 Greenwood Ave , Bethel
    10:30 am
  • Chicken/Eggplan Parm Dinner
    St Thomas Episcopal Church , 95 Greenwood Ave , Bethel
    5:00 pm
    • Wednesday January 21
  • St. Mary School, Bethel OPEN HOUSE
    24 Dodgingtown Rd , Bethel
    6:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Tuesday January 13
  • K.R.A.B.S (Kids Raving About Books) for 4th, 5th and 6th Graders
    Mark Twain Library , 439 Redding Road , Redding
    4:00 pm
  • Zoning Commission Meeting
    Danbury, CT Calendar
    6:00 pm
  • Commission on Persons with disAbilities
    Danbury, CT Calendar , 155 Deer Hill Ave , Danbury
    6:30 pm
  • Love Letters — A Meditation & Mindfulness Session with Jackie DeLise (In-Person)
    Mark Twain Library , 439 Redding Road , Redding
    6:30 pm
    • Wednesday January 14
  • Early 9:30am Family Story Time (birth-5)
    Mark Twain Library , 439 Redding Road , Redding
    9:30 am
  • Board of Awards Weekly Meeting
    Danbury, CT Calendar Danbury, CT 06810
    10:00 am
  • Family Story Time (birth-5)
    Mark Twain Library , 439 Redding Road , Redding
    10:30 am

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-- The Patch AM Team

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