🌱 Meriden Teen Fatally Stabs Man + EHPD Increasing Police Patrol

Good morning, everybody! It's Monday in The Haddams-Killingworth and I'm back in your inbox to get you caught up on the most important things happening in our community.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Showers and a heavier t-storm. High: 75 Low: 63.
• Tuesday: Variably cloudy and warmer. High: 87 Low: 66.

Here are the top three stories today in The Haddams-Killingworth:

1. In nearby Meriden, Josue Ortega-Torres, 19, was identified as the suspect who fatally stabbed Justin Sloan Jr., 44. Sloan later succumbed to his injuries. A standoff between police and Ortega-Torres outside of his home took several hours before he surrendered. He is charged with murder and is currently held on a five-million-dollar bond. (WTNH)
2. Due to an upward trend of violent crime in May and June, the nearby East Haven Police Department will be increasing patrols to help resolve violent crime and make their residents feel safer. Mayor Joseph Carfora stated that the extra patrols will help with continuous vigilance and immediate response times. He emphasized the importance of making sure residents feel safe and comfortable. (New Haven Register)
3. A 55-year-old man was rushed to the hospital after a horrific accident on Morris Causeway in nearby Elm City. The man fell onto a branch, which pierced his right arm. He was taken to Yale New Haven Hospital for treatment, where his injury was later considered non-life-threatening. (NBC Connecticut)

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Today and tomorrow in The Haddams-Killingworth:

Monday, July 10

• Killingworth Park And Recreation Meeting At Emergency Operations Center (7:30 PM)

Tuesday, July 11

• Fitness Yoga At HK Middle School Cafeteria (7:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Congratulations to the East Haddam Fire Department! The EHFD was honored with two trophies at the East Hampton Fire Department's 100th Anniversary Parade and Celebration on Jul. 8. The two awards were for Best Appearing Aerial Apparatus and Best Overall Department! (East Haddam Fire Department via Facebook)
• Want to make a difference? Hope Alliance is in need of laundry detergent, hand sanitizer, and baby wipes! These donations go to Blessings from Efren, which provides care packages for the homeless. (Hope Alliance, Inc. via Facebook)
• David Cox hosted a free barbecue on Saturday for patients, visitors, staff, and families down the road at West Haven VA Hospital. Cox, who organized the event, expressed gratitude for his father's excellent care by the staff. Thank you, West Haven VA Hospital, for your services! (WTNH.com)

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• Grief & Bereavement Support Group (July 12)
• Math Boot Camp for Middle Schoolers (August 7)

Now you're in the loop and ready to start this Monday off right! See you all soon for your next update.

— Nicole Fallon-Peek

About me: Nicole Fallon-Peek is a journalist and copywriter with a degree in Media, Culture and Communication from New York University. She has served as a freelance reporter, managing editor, copy editor, and editorial director for a variety of B2B news outlets. She currently co-owns and operates content creation agency Lightning Media Partners.