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🌱 Patch AM: Milford Arrest Log, Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2026

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Hey hey Milford! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who was recently arrested in Milford and for what
  • Multi-state jewelry theft ring linked to Connecticut Post Mall burglary
  • When can Milford families tour Lauralton Hall this fall?

Also on today's calendar: Free Concert and 13 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Lisa C.!

Today's riddle: Where do math teachers go on vacation? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.
  • Sunday: Pleasant with sunny spells, temps: high: 75, low: 58.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 80 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Milford Arrest Log, Aug. 26-Sept. 1, 2026 (patch.com) — Milford residents can see a detailed snapshot of recent police activity, with arrests spanning alleged DUI, larceny, domestic incidents, and assaults across town between Aug. 26 and Sept. 1. The log highlights cases at local spots like Costco, Big Y, and the Mayflower Motel, along with several protective order and breach of peace charges involving Milford residents and visitors.
   

2. 2 Charged In $4.4 Million Theft Ring That Targeted Milford Store, Prosecutors Say (patch.com) — Milford shoppers may remember the 2023 burglary at a Connecticut Post Mall jewelry kiosk, now tied to a multi-state theft ring accused of stealing more than $4.4 million in merchandise. Two men extradited from Colombia have pleaded not guilty in Hartford federal court, where prosecutors say the group surveilled mall jewelers, hit multiple states, and funneled stolen items through a New York jewelry store.
   

3. 2026-2027 School Open Houses (mofflylifestylemedia.com) — Families in Milford can look ahead to Lauralton Hall's "Mornings in the Mansion" Monday open houses this fall, offering a close-up look at the all-girls Catholic high school. The broader guide also lists dozens of other independent school open houses across Fairfield County, giving Milford parents options from preschool through grade 12 as they plan 2026–27 admissions visits.
   

4. WESTPORT SCOOP: Sprouts receives Architectural Review Board approval for new Westport store! (theconnecticutscoop.com) — Sprouts Farmers Market just cleared a key architectural review hurdle for a major renovation of its planned Westport store, and the chain confirms another Connecticut location has already been approved for Milford. While details on the Milford site are still sparse, this signals a new grocery option coming to town, likely bringing more fresh and specialty food choices within a short drive for local shoppers.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Times Square (Thank you Jean K. for sending it in!)
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