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🌱 Why were so many police cruisers at Bristol’s Exit 7 Stank Store?

Bristol, Virginia Patch AM: a 5 min read

Hello Bristol! Here's our latest buzz. Let's get into it. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Why were so many police cruisers at Bristol’s Exit 7 Stank Store?
  • How a Bristol man allegedly turned ten stolen cars into cash
  • Bristol investigators trace Discord chats to serious child exploitation charges

Also on today's calendar: Purcellville Wine and Food Festival and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the chicken covered in mud cross the road two times? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Saturday: An afternoon t-storm; humid, with a high of 81 and low of 69 degrees.
  • Sunday: A shower and t-storm; humid, temps: high: 80, low: 67.
  • Monday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 86 and low of 67 degrees. 🌶 Hot!

📰 News we're reading

• Multiple police vehicles spotted outside Stank Store in Bristol, Virginia (wcyb.com) — Multiple police vehicles were seen Friday morning at the Stank Store off Exit 7 in Bristol where a man was led away in handcuffs. Bristol police say the action is part of ongoing investigations into similar businesses but are withholding details to avoid compromising their work. Residents may see continued enforcement activity as those investigations proceed.
   

• Bristol man charged after allegedly selling ten stolen vehicles over Facebook (wjhl.com) — A Bristol man faces dozens of felony charges after Washington County investigators say he sold ten vehicles reported stolen from a Rich Valley Road property in Abingdon. Deputies allege he posed as the property’s heir, arranged sales through Facebook Messenger with towing companies, and was arrested while trying to sell more vehicles. He’s being held at the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail.
   

• Bristol man charged after Discord investigation reveals alleged child exploitation (wjhl.com) — Bristol police charged a 29-year-old local man after an investigation into Discord communications with a Mississippi teenager uncovered alleged child exploitation. Detectives seized multiple electronic devices, gathered digital evidence, and arrested the suspect on several felony counts, including possession of child pornography and using a computer to commit sex offenses. He is being held without bond at the Southwest Virginia Regional Jail.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday July 18
  • Photo Transfers
    William King Museum of Art Art Lab – William King, 415 Academy Dr NW, Abingdon, VA, 24210, United States
    1:00 pm
    • Friday July 24
  • Public Unveiling: Unleashing the Wolf
    William King Museum of Art Abingdon, VA 24210
    1:00 pm
    • Saturday July 25
  • SADC Performance - an Unleashing the Wolf event
    William King Museum of Art Abingdon, VA 24210
    11:00 am
    • Sunday July 26
  • $5 Workshop: Bandana Printing
    William King Museum of Art Abingdon, VA 24210
    1:00 pm
    • Wednesday August 5
  • Open Mic Night with TJ Darnell →
    The Corner, 501 State St, Bristol
    8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Is anyone else experiencing problems with their garden this year?
    Usually by this time, I’m so overrun with tomatoes and cucumbers, I’m donating to the food pantry. I’ve harvested one cucumber (small) out of 7… (Nextdoor Off of Randolph St)
  • We just sold our house and I’m getting ready to go through all my clothes.
    They are plus size, 3X - 4X, all name brands like Torrid. I have lost a lot of weight and can’t wear them anymore. Is anyone interested I am selling… (Nextdoor Bristol Exit 7)
  • Domino's Pizza posted a job opening for Customer Service Rep(04285) - 3003A Lee Highway in Bristol. Apply here.
  • Lowe's Companies, Inc. posted a job opening for Cashier Part Time in Bristol. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Bristol here.

🗞 Nearby News

Abingdon

  • Farmers Market Friday: Abingdon (wjhl.com)
  • Abington, Virginia, and a few old stories (localnews1.org)
  • Bristol man charged after more than 3,000 suspected MDMA pills seized (wcyb.com)

Lebanon

  • Forest Service announces extended Creeper Trail opening; citing delays, safety concerns (wcyb.com)

Ok Bristol! 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: It was a dirty double crosser. (Thank you Juanita J. for sending it in!)
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