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🌱 Patch AM: ICE operation targeting truck drivers reaches Woodbridge travel stops

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Good morning to you Woodbridge! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • ICE operation targeting truck drivers reaches Woodbridge travel stops

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Today's riddle: What day of the year is trucker's day? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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  • Friday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Saturday: Clouds and sun; not as warm, temps: high: 73, low: 63.
  • Sunday: Rain at times, with a high of 70 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• ICE targets truck drivers at travel stops and inspection checkpoints (freightwaves.com) — Federal immigration officers recently arrested a commercial driver in Woodbridge as part of a broader ICE operation targeting truckers at travel stops and inspection stations. The man, described as unlawfully present, has prior driving and assault-related charges and remains in federal custody. The sweep also included additional arrests elsewhere in New Jersey and New Hampshire.
   

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Ok Woodbridge! 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: 10-4, good buddy! (Thank you Jean H. for sending it in!)
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