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Week in Review: Engine Co. 3, Chaos in Drug Sting and Fire
You get busy and we know that. Here's a look back at five of the top stories this week in Meriden, published right here on Patch.
Things piled up, you were busy with work and family and you didn’t have an opportunity to check in with Patch during the week to see what was going on. No problem, we are here to help.
The following five stories grabbed headlines and sparked interest throughout the community, so be sure to take a look back and click on the links to read the full stories.
Confusion, Questions Remain About 'Medic Response' Proposal: A heated discussion Tuesday night left many angered and confused about possible changes to Engine Co. 3. Officials said the goal was never to look into closing the station, but to begin a fact-finding effort regarding medical response. What's your take?
Meriden Police Blotter: Narcotics Sting Nets Several Arrests: Police this week reported numerous arrests, including several in a drug sting. Take a look at the most popular blotter (and one of the most read posts) of the week.
Four Displaced, Firefighter Injured in Colony Street Blaze: One firefighter was treated for burns to his hands after a blaze at a home on Colony Street early Friday afternoon, and four people are now without a home. Want to know more? Read the complete story.
Police: Man Attempted to Tip Off Buyers to Drug deal, Created Police Chase: Detectives arrested a Hobart Street man Wednesday after police said he attempted to impede in a drug investigation by tipping off those involved in an alleged drug deal in the Twiss Street area. But there's more chaos that ensued. Read the complete article for more.
Connecticut's Federal Lawmakers Still Pushing For Gun Control: The state's U.S. senators and representatives attended a hearing on the issue.What did they discuss? Click the link to learn more.
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