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🌱 Patch AM: Berlin Police Logs: Aug. 16 to Aug. 31, 2026

Spotted on the Berlin calendar: Connecticut Bead Society Annual Bead Bazaar This Saturday, Sept. 12!

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Hello Berlin! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who was recently arrested in Berlin and East Berlin
  • See which Berlin shops passed surprise tobacco and vape checks

Also on today's calendar: Connecticut Bead Society Annual Bead Bazaar This Saturday, Sept. 12! and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: I'm a rock group with 4 members; one member was assassinated. What am I? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Turning sunny; not as warm, with a high of 79 and low of 51 degrees.
  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, temps: high: 78, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Some rain and a thunderstorm, with a high of 79 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Berlin Police Logs: Aug. 16 to Aug. 31, 2026 (patch.com) — Residents in Berlin and East Berlin can review a detailed list of recent arrests recorded by the Berlin Police Department between August 16 and 31, 2026. The log includes several Berlin and East Berlin residents facing allegations ranging from breach of peace and disorderly conduct to protective order violations and drug-related charges, along with their scheduled court dates.
   

• Berlin Stores Pass Police Tobacco Enforcement Operation: BPD (patch.com) — Berlin police say all 24 local tobacco and vape retailers recently checked in an undercover compliance operation passed, meaning none sold to underage buyers. The department listed each Berlin business inspected and noted that violations, if found, can be referred to the state for licensing action, giving residents a clear picture of who's following the rules in town.
   

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Linda Listens: What I'm Hearing at the Doors in Berlin and Southington —Linda Pierce Read on Patch
  • Dental Associates of Connecticut posted a job opening for Treatment Coordinator / Dental Receptionist in New Britain. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

New Britain

  • Farmington man dies after rollover crash on I-84 in New Britain (newbritainherald.com)
  • DAY OF REMEMBRANCE: New Britain to remember, honor those lost during 9/11 with Central Park event (newbritainherald.com)
  • New Britain girls soccer falls to Windsor in Coffey's coaching debut with Golden Hurricanes (newbritainherald.com)

Southington

  • No More Late Fees At Southington Public Library (patch.com)

Newington

  • Iconic Newington Shoe Store To Close At Current Site After 47 Years (patch.com)

Ok Berlin! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Mount Rushmore (Thank you J.J. W. for sending it in!)
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