🌱 Patch AM: How one alert deputy stopped a string of Gresham porch thefts

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In today's newsletter:

• How one alert deputy stopped a string of Gresham porch thefts

Also on today's calendar: Kwanzaa and 1 more event.

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

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Mostly cloudy, showers around, with a high of 45 and low of 34 degrees.
• Sunday: Some brightening, temps: high: 46, low: 33.
• Monday: Breezy with increasing clouds, with a high of 45 and low of 34 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Alert deputy arrests alleged porch pirate that hit 6 homes in Gresham, MCSO says (centraloregondaily.com) — A Multnomah County sheriff’s deputy recently arrested a woman suspected of stealing packages from six Gresham homes, many believed to be freshly delivered Christmas gifts. Deputies say the arrest came from proactive patrols and are urging Gresham residents to grab deliveries quickly and use simple precautions to cut down on porch thefts.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gresham

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★ Featured events ★

Sunday December 28

• Portland tracking club gathering.
  Oxbow Regional Park, 3010 SE Oxbow Pkwy, Gresham
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Sunday December 28

• Kwanzaa
  1217 NE Burnside Rd , Gresham
  3:30 pm

Friday January 2

• Friday AM Networking- Riverview Bank
  Riverview Bank , 225 NE Burnside Rd , Gresham
  7:20 am

Tuesday January 13

• Parent/Child T/Th Session 1 4:35 - Gresham, OR 2026
  Mt. Hood Community College , 3545 NE 17th St , Gresham
  4:35 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 27

• GL Craft Class: Seasonal Origami
  Gladstone Public Library , 525 Portland Ave , Gladstone
  2:00 pm
• B-Funny Early Saturday Mic
  B-Side Records & Vintage · Milwaukie , OR , Damascus
  3:00 pm
• DEFIANT JOY - A Cozy, Chaotic Comedy Show
  Covert Café , 803 SE 82nd Ave , Portland
  5:00 pm
• It Gets Dark Comedy Show
  Shanghai Tunnel Bar & Venue · Portland , OR , Damascus
  7:00 pm
• The Real Comedy Spot Open Mic
  Sundown Pub · Portland , OR , Damascus
  7:00 pm
• The Jack Maybe Project
  McMenamins Al's Den · Portland , OR , Damascus
  7:00 pm
• Rudy Francisco Live in Portland
  Chapel Theater , 4107 SE Harrison St , Milwaukie
  7:30 pm
• BULLET TRAIN with Tombstone Shadow & Algona
  Dante's · Portland , OR , Damascus
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Merry Christmas all!
  Anyone know of a good area I can take my boys to see some lights displays :) I hope all is well not just today but everyday! (Nextdoor Kelly Creek)
• does anyone know someone that would be able to get a cat from a tall tree in rockwood area near 181st, its been there for days & no one has been able to get it down.
  for free update: i think someone got it down not 100% sure tho (Nextdoor Centennial)

• Graphic Packaging Holding posted a job opening for Die Cutting Operator in Gresham. Apply here.
• JCK Restaurants posted a job opening for $24.00*/HR - Shift Manager - Dave's Hot Chicken (1298) in Gresham. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gresham here.

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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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