🌱 Patch AM: How East Windsor detectives cracked a months-long car wheel theft case

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In today's newsletter:

• How East Windsor detectives cracked a months-long car wheel theft case
• How an East Windsor native landed Brooklyn FC’s top coaching job

Also on today's calendar: Bailey Basketball Academy Winter Hoops Program Registration Going on NOW! and 7 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Clouds and sun; windy, colder, with a high of 35 and low of 25 degrees.
• Friday: Breezy in the morning, temps: high: 37, low: 25.
• Saturday: Some brightening, with a high of 38 and low of 26 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• East Windsor Police Arrest Philly Man for Car Vehicle Thefts (tapinto.net) — East Windsor police say a months-long investigation into car wheel thefts in the township has led to the arrest of a 22-year-old Philadelphia man, now held at the Mercer County Correction Center. Investigators link the case to similar thefts in New Jersey and Pennsylvania and are still seeking tips from residents who may have information about related incidents.
   

• Brooklyn FC hires Marlon LeBlanc as first men's head coach ahead of 2026 debut (brooklyneagle.com) — An East Windsor native is stepping onto a big national stage as Marlon LeBlanc has been named the first men’s head coach for Brooklyn FC ahead of its 2026 USL Championship debut. LeBlanc, known for developing top Philadelphia Union prospects and coaching the U.S. U-18 team, brings a strong track record of nurturing young talent to the new club.
   

📸 Around East Windsor

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🗓 Upcoming Events in East Windsor

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Bailey Basketball Academy Winter Hoops Program Registration Going on NOW!
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Wooden Flower Book Vase
  Working Dog Winery , 610 Windsor Perrineville Rd , Hightstown
  5:00 pm
• AWBLA Invitational (2025)
  201 S Main St , Hightstown
  6:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Breakfast with Santa
  Elks Lodge , 110 Hickory Corner Rd , East Windsor
  9:00 am

Monday December 15

• Basketball: Boys Freshman vs. Hopewell Valley Central High School (Home)
  Hightstown High School Main Gym
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: Boys JV vs. Hopewell Valley Central High School (Home)
  Hightstown High School Main Gym
  5:30 pm
• Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. Hopewell Valley Central High School (Home)
  Hightstown High School Main Gym
  7:00 pm

Tuesday December 16

• Basketball: Girls Varsity vs. Hopewell Valley Central High School (Away)
  Hopewell Valley Central High School
  5:30 pm
• Wrestling: Varsity vs. West Windsor-Plainsboro South (Home)
  Hightstown High School
  7:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Basketball: Boys Freshman vs. Notre Dame High School (Home)
  Hightstown High School Main Gym Hightstown High School Main Gym
  4:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday December 11

• Basketball: Boys Freshman vs. New Brunswick (Home)
  Hightstown High School Main Gym Hightstown High School Main Gym
  4:00 pm
• Basketball: Boys JV vs. New Brunswick (Home)
  Hightstown High School Main Gym Hightstown High School Main Gym
  5:30 pm
• Basketball: Boys Varsity vs. New Brunswick (Home)
  Hightstown High School Main Gym Hightstown High School Main Gym
  7:00 pm

Friday December 12

• Pickleball Showdown at Pickleball Kingdom
  1100 Negron Dr , Hamilton Township
  4:55 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Dear neighbours,
  I’m looking for some recommendations on good auto body shop. My car got hit with deer (some other car hit the deer and the deer came flying by… (Nextdoor East Windsor)
• Any recommendations for those who offer driveway snow removal services?
  We are on Oak Creek Road in East Windsor. Thanks! (Nextdoor East Windsor)

🗞 Nearby News

Hightstown

• The Peddie School Scores Approval From Hightstown Planning Board for an Enhanced Stadium (tapinto.net)
• Take Your Places: Learn About Youth in Theater with the Hightstown High School Thespian Society (tapinto.net)
• Jay Vaingankar raises $126,000 in 24 hours for Congressional race in New Jersey (americanbazaaronline.com)

Robbinsville

• Four Robbinsville High School Seniors Named Semi-Finalists for National Merit Scholarship (tapinto.net)

Princeton

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-- The Patch AM Team

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