🌱 Patch AM: How an alleged ID scam led police to Brick Kiln Road

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In today's newsletter:

• How an alleged ID scam led police to Brick Kiln Road

Also on today's calendar: Tai Chi for Beginners - Free Intro Session and 6 more events.

Today's riddle: How many sheep does it take to make a sweater? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Cold with clouds breaking, with a high of 24 and low of 13 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Sunday: Partly sunny and not as cold, temps: high: 36, low: 25.
• Monday: Periods of rain, with a high of 43 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Chelmsford man arrested for using stolen ID, selling cocaine across region (bostonherald.com) — Police say a man living on Brick Kiln Road in Chelmsford is facing identity fraud and cocaine distribution charges after an investigation led by Billerica Police with help from Chelmsford officers and federal agencies. Investigators allege he used multiple stolen identities and possessed cocaine, cash, and fraudulent documents when arrested. He’s been arraigned on fraud-related charges and will face a later hearing on the drug charge.
   

📸 Around Chelmsford

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Chelmsford

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Sunday December 28

• The Lied To's Concert
  Chelmsford, MA Calendar , 1A North Road , Chelmsford
  7:00 pm

Wednesday December 31

• Close at 1pm for New Year's Eve
  Chelmsford Public Library , 25 Boston Road , Chelmsford
• Age Friendly Implementation Committee
  Chelmsford, MA Calendar Chelmsford, MA 01824
  9:00 am
• VIRTUAL Knitting Circle
  Chelmsford Public Library , 25 Boston Road , Chelmsford
  6:30 pm

Thursday January 1

• Library closed for New Year's Day
  Chelmsford Public Library , 25 Boston Road , Chelmsford
• International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia
  Chelmsford, MA Calendar Chelmsford, MA 01824

Monday January 5

• Chelmsford Housing Authority
  Chelmsford, MA Calendar Chelmsford, MA 01824
  5:00 pm

Tuesday January 6

• Board of Health Meeting
  Chelmsford, MA Calendar , 50 Billerica Road Town Offices , Chelmsford
  6:00 pm

Thursday January 8

• Tai Chi for Beginners - Free Intro Session
  Alpha Martial Arts Academy, 40 Vinal Square, Chelmsford, MA, 01863
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 27

• Live Greek & Middle Eastern Music and Bellydancing
  Athenian Corner Restaurant , 207 Market St , Lowell
  8:00 pm
• Cousin Auntie’s Ghost
  The Lass Stop , 245 Central St , Lowell
  9:00 pm

Sunday December 28

• Downtown Lowell Farmers Market
  Lowell Farmers' Market , 350A Dutton St , Lowell
  10:00 am
• Bentley Falcons at UMass Lowell River Hawks Hockey (Exhibition)
  Tsongas Center , 300 Arcand Dr , Lowell
  3:30 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

Lowell

• Lowell Police holiday toy drive sets record with 1,500 donations (lowellsun.com)
• Working on Christmas? It's can still be joyous (lowellsun.com)
• Judge sends Graciela Paulino back to jail for probation violation (lowellsun.com)

Westford

• The Sun's 2025-26 high school boys indoor track preview (lowellsun.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I have no idea. I didn’t even know sheep could knit.
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