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🌱 Patch AM: Norwich Cop Arrested Amid Claims Of Workers’ Compensation Fraud

And on the Norwich Patch calendar - 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize

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Hey there, Norwich! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Norwich officer charged after passing fitness test while on disability
  • Which of three names will Norwich's new Greeneville school receive?
  • See the latest Norwich-area arrests listed in this week's police logs.

Also on today's calendar: 44th Annual WICC Greatest Bluefish Tournament on Earth with $25,000 Grand Prize and 3 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the tree say when Spring arrived? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Friday: Humid; an afternoon t-storm, with a high of 80 and low of 59 degrees.
  • Saturday: Partly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 79, low: 53.
  • Sunday: Sunshine mixing with clouds, with a high of 82 and low of 64 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Norwich Cop Arrested Amid Claims Of Workers' Compensation Fraud (patch.com) — Norwich residents are learning that local police officer Ryan Dunn has been charged with workers' compensation fraud after allegedly collecting disability benefits from the city while passing a demanding physical agility test for another department. Dunn is on paid administrative leave, faces larceny and fraud-related charges, and is scheduled to appear in Norwich Superior Court as the police department conducts a separate internal review.
   

2. Committee chooses three finalists as names for the new Greeneville elementary school (theday.com) — Norwich residents will soon learn the official name of the new Greeneville elementary school, with the Board of Education set to choose from three finalists on Sept. 8. Community-submitted options were narrowed to Greeneville Elementary, Lottie B. Scott Elementary, and Dr. Gladys Tantaquidgeon School, reflecting local history and leaders as construction moves toward a planned 2027 opening.
   

3. Police logs - Aug. 26, 2026 (theday.com) — Recent police logs list multiple arrests involving Norwich residents and incidents in town, ranging from disorderly conduct and assault charges to drug-related offenses and probation violations. The report also notes Norwich residents charged in nearby communities, and reminds readers that these are arrests, not convictions, with case outcomes available through state court records.
   

4. Norwich Free Academy football ready to make waves again in 2026 (norwichbulletin.com) — Norwich Free Academy's football team is gearing up for a high-expectation 2026 season after last year's deep playoff run, led by a seasoned senior class and strong offensive line. Coaches say the Wildcats are tougher, more experienced, and ready for a brutal schedule that includes Darien, Bishop Hendricken, Killingly, and rival New London, with the opener at Westerly on Sept. 11.
   

5. Mary Jo Riley to retire after 31 years serving 55+ population in Groton (theday.com) — A longtime Groton senior-center leader who now lives in Norwich is retiring Friday after 31 years of expanding programs and services for adults 55 and older. Mary Jo Riley helped transform Thrive55+ into a nationally recognized, fun-focused wellness and social hub, and now plans to enjoy the center as a patron while spending more time with family and traveling.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: What a re-leaf! (Thank you Flo G. for sending it in!)
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