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🌱 Patch AM: Police Officer Indicted On Rape Charges In Harford County

And on the Havre de Grace Patch calendar - Maryland Italian Festival Sept 25- 27

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Hi there, Havre de Grace! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Indicted officer accused of raping Edgewood woman after on-duty call
  • How Havre de Grace's tourism gamble could reshape streets, budgets, and business.
  • How high could the water rise at Havre de Grace's yacht basin?

Also on today's calendar: Maryland Italian Festival Sept 25- 27 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: A little rain; breezy, cooler, with a high of 65 and low of 57 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rain; breezy in the morning, temps: high: 63, low: 59.
  • Monday: Cloudy, with a high of 68 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Police Officer Indicted On Rape Charges In Harford County (patch.com) — Residents of Edgewood and greater Havre de Grace area are learning that a Baltimore police officer has been indicted in Harford County on multiple rape and related charges after an Edgewood woman reported being assaulted following a ride home from a domestic call. Investigators say DNA evidence strongly links the officer to the alleged assault, and the Harford County state's attorney plans to personally prosecute while encouraging anyone with relevant information to contact detectives.
   

2. Havre de Grace tourism push draws new investment (wbaltv.com) — Havre de Grace residents are seeing the results of Mayor Bill Martin's decision to prioritize tourism marketing over paving a few extra streets, aiming to attract more visitors and investment to the waterfront city. The strategy leans on the idea that showcasing the town's charm can ultimately fund infrastructure upgrades. A partner report from the Baltimore Business Journal explores how this "sell the sizzle" approach is reshaping local development.
   

3. How will the Nor'easter impact Harford County? (harfordcountysun.com) — Havre de Grace waterfront residents are being warned to prepare for minor coastal flooding and rough Chesapeake Bay conditions as a Nor'easter brings wind and steady rain through the weekend. Low-lying areas around the City Yacht Basin may see water over the bulkhead at high tide, and boat owners are urged to secure vessels. County emergency officials will push updates through Smart911 alerts.
   

4. Man wanted in 3 states arrested after Maryland, Pennsylvania police chase (fox5dc.com) — Havre de Grace drivers may have noticed heavy police activity along Pulaski Highway as troopers tracked a stolen car tied to a man wanted in three states. Maryland and Pennsylvania officers say the suspect twice rammed police vehicles, including once in Havre de Grace, before the car finally became disabled in Darlington. No bystanders or troopers were seriously hurt, and additional charges are pending.
   

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  • Mondelez International posted a job opening for Full-Time Nabisco Merchandiser/Order Writer in Aberdeen. Apply here.
  • The Container Store posted a job opening for Distribution Center Inventory Control Specialist- Off Desk (BOW) in Aberdeen. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Havre de Grace here.

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: David (Thank you Thomas F. for sending it in!)
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