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🌱 How a months-long investigation led to a Wheat Ridge man’s arrest
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In today's newsletter:
- How a months-long investigation led to a Wheat Ridge man’s arrest
Also on today's calendar: Seconds To Save Charity Golf Tournament and 6 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the inventor of the knock-knock joke win? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Friday: Snow and flurries at times, with a high of 40 and low of 27 degrees.
- Saturday: Sunny to partly cloudy, temps: high: 56, low: 31.
- Sunday: Partly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 73 and low of 40 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Wheat Ridge man arrested on 35 counts in major drug bust investigation, Jeffco deputies say (denver7.com) — Residents should know that a man from Wheat Ridge has been arrested on numerous serious drug and weapons charges after a months-long investigation into alleged dealing in the city. Jefferson County deputies say he was tracked to Wisconsin, arrested, and is awaiting extradition, with multiple felony counts tied to suspected large-quantity sales of illegal drugs. 
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Upcoming Events in
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★ Featured events ★
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Seconds To Save Charity Golf Tournament
Arrowhead Golf Course, 10850 Sundown Trail, Littleton
2:00 pm
Friday May 15
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Other local events
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Family Time
Edgewater Library , 5843 West 25th Avenue , Edgewater
10:15 am -
Let's Dance
Edgewater Library , 5843 West 25th Avenue , Edgewater
11:15 am -
Memory Café
Wheat Ridge Library , 5475 West 32nd Avenue , Wheat Ridge
2:00 pm -
Make Something: Card Making
Edgewater Library , 5843 West 25th Avenue , Edgewater
1:00 pm -
Cuentacuentos en espanol / Spanish Story Time
Wheat Ridge Library , 5475 West 32nd Avenue , Wheat Ridge
2:15 pm -
Toddler Time
Wheat Ridge Library , 5475 West 32nd Avenue , Wheat Ridge
10:15 am -
Kids Club: Full STEAM Ahead!
Edgewater Library , 5843 West 25th Avenue , Edgewater
3:30 pm -
Pinterest Party Palooza! / ¡Fiestón de Pinterest!
Wheat Ridge Library , 5475 West 32nd Avenue , Wheat Ridge
4:00 pm
Saturday April 18
Sunday April 19
Monday April 20
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Cuentacuentos en espanol / Spanish Story Time
Edgewater Library - Jefferson County Public Library , 1800 N Harlan St , Edgewater
10:15 am -
Community Quilt Challenge Info Session
Arvada, CO Calendar Arvada, CO 80002
1:00 pm -
Spring Ducky Derby
Apex Center , 13150 W. 72nd Ave. , Arvada
4:30 pm -
Teen After Hours: Spring Fling
Lakewood Library - Jefferson County Public Library , 10200 W 20th Ave , Lakewood
5:30 pm
Friday April 17
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Update!
Our dog got out today at 32nd and Marshall. His name is Schnitzel. Please call or text me if you find him 734.353.0527 WE HAVE BEEN REUNITED!!!! (Nextdoor Wheat Ridge/Marshall Park) - Is there any fostering options for a dog in this area?
My daughter had the family dog. Where we are landlord won’t allow him to be here. My daughter that had him is unhoused so we have no options. Tia (Nextdoor Northeast Wheat Ridge)
- American Baptist Homes of the Midwest posted a job opening for Housekeeper in Wheat Ridge. Apply here.
- Kroger posted a job opening for Grocery Clerk in Wheat Ridge. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wheat Ridge here.
🗞 Nearby News
Arvada
- Everyone Knows Your Name In These 14 Unforgettable Small Towns In Colorado (familydestinationsguide.com)
- CDOT gives updates on plan for Sheridan Boulevard between Sloans Lake Park and Edgewater (denvernorthstar.com)
Lakewood
- 7 best things to do in Colorado this weekend: April 17-19, 2026 (denver7.com)
- 'Very rare' southern bird spotted in Colorado suburb (9news.com)
- Arvada water restrictions now in effect amid ongoing drought concerns (denver7.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: The NO-BELL prize (Thank you Gina M. for sending it in!)
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