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🌱 Patch AM: Wallingford Police Blotter: Aug. 17 Through Aug. 25, 2026

Make time for Wallingford Senior Center Tag Sale on the Wallingford Patch calendar

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Greetings Wallingford! Your go-to source for what's happening in town is here. Stay in the loop and read on. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • See who was recently arrested in Wallingford and why
  • Wallingford students earn elite National Merit semifinalist honors
  • Winning big? Here's how Wallingford handles your CT Lottery payout.

Also on today's calendar: Wallingford Senior Center Tag Sale and 9 more events.

And lastly, we have a post from a neighbor, Patricia D.!

Today's riddle: What did the tractor say to the plow? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
  • Sunday: Heavy morning rain; humid, temps: high: 76, low: 61.
  • Monday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 76 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Wallingford Police Blotter: Aug. 17 Through Aug. 25, 2026 (patch.com) — Wallingford residents can see a detailed rundown of recent police activity between Aug. 17 and Aug. 25, including arrests of several local residents on charges ranging from DUI and harassment to assault and risk of injury to a child. The blotter also notes arrests of people from nearby towns for alleged larceny, identity theft, and other offenses, along with their bond amounts and upcoming court dates.
   

• Wallingford Students Named National Merit Scholarship Semifinalists (patch.com) — Wallingford families can celebrate several standout students from Lyman Hall High School and Choate Rosemary Hall who have been named National Merit Scholarship semifinalists, placing them among the top scorers nationwide. These students now move on in the rigorous process to compete for thousands of scholarships to be awarded next spring, based on academics, recommendations, essays, and test scores.
   

• CT Lottery Cash 5, Play3 winning numbers for Sept. 10, 2026 (norwichbulletin.com) — If you've got a winning Connecticut Lottery ticket, you may be heading to Wallingford, where the main claims office on Sterling Drive handles many larger prizes. The latest Cash 5, Play3, Play4, and Millionaire for Life numbers are listed, along with clear instructions on where and how different prize amounts can be claimed.
   

📸 Around Wallingford

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Who on earth thought it was a good idea to design the Exit 64 ramp to E.
    Main St.—off Highway 15—with such a complex and excessively short curve? (Nextdoor Long Hill)
  • Masonicare posted a job opening for Porter - Custodian (PER DIEM) in Wallingford. Apply here.
  • Aerotek posted a job opening for Assembler in Wallingford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Wallingford here.

🗞 Nearby News

Meriden

  • Family Displaced After Fire In Meriden (patch.com)
  • Meriden Run Club helps carry flags to Ground Zero (wtnh.com)
  • Man Wanted In Meriden Arson Case Arrested In New Mexico: Police (patch.com)

North Haven

  • High school football roundup: Sheehan, Law open season with big victories (wtnh.com)

Durham

  • Durham Finance Board Backs Up To $12,720 For Fire Hose Replacement (patch.com)

Ok Wallingford! 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: Hold me close John Deere. (Thank you Jenny H. for sending it in!)
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