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🌱 How deputies traced $15,000 in stolen welding leads back to Amelia

Amelia, Louisiana Patch AM: a 3 min read

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  • How deputies traced $15,000 in stolen welding leads back to Amelia

Also on today's calendar: Autism Society Bayou Trivia Night and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the cookie go to the Doctor ? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, with a high of 88 and low of 75 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-storm, temps: high: 91, low: 75.
  • Saturday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 76 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Four Arrested in $15,000 Welding Lead Theft Investigation in Amelia (kqkinews.com) — A local Amelia business was hit by a major theft of welding leads worth about $15,000, and four people from nearby communities have now been arrested in connection with the case. Detectives traced the stripped wire to an Amelia residence, filed multiple simple burglary charges, and are still seeking tips from businesses or residents who may have noticed missing welding leads.
   

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because he felt CRUMMY ! (Thank you Michelle S. for sending it in!)
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