🌱 Patch AM: How DNA on a burned glove cracked a Lakewood murder case

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

In today's newsletter:

• How DNA on a burned glove cracked a Lakewood murder case
• Want a direct line to Lakewood City Council decisions?
• What Lakewood police say happened before this deadly Kipling Parkway crash

Also on today's calendar: Magical Holiday Moments and 5 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the boat dock say when it was arrested? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Saturday: Sun and areas of high clouds, with a high of 63 and low of 29 degrees.
• Sunday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 63, low: 40.
• Monday: Plenty of sun, with a high of 64 and low of 41 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• DNA on glove links suspect to murder, arson at home of 83-year-old victim (9news.com) — Lakewood police have arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with the killing of 83-year-old Elizabeth Johnson and multiple fires set inside her ransacked South Kendall Street home. Investigators say DNA on a partially burned glove left at the scene linked the suspect to the burglary, arson attempts, and homicide. He’s being held in Jefferson County on several felony charges.
   

• Lakewood, Colorado Invites Residents to Connect at Monthly Ward Meetings (hoodline.com) — Lakewood residents are being encouraged to plug into city decisions through monthly ward meetings where you can talk directly with council members, neighbors, and local businesses. The city’s website and social media now make it easier to find dates, locations, and mailing lists so you can ask questions, share ideas, and stay informed about projects shaping Lakewood’s future.
   

• Colorado mother says Lakewood crash killed son, left 2 of her children critically injured as driver is arrested (cbsnews.com) — A devastating crash in Lakewood near Kipling Parkway and West 6th Avenue has left one teen brain-dead and two siblings in critical condition, while 16 people total were hospitalized. Lakewood police arrested the 22-year-old SUV driver on multiple charges and say speed likely played a major role. The children’s mother is now focused on her surviving kids and donating her son’s organs.
   

📸 Around Lakewood

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Lakewood

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday December 13

• Shooting & Standup Comedy at The Gallery Lakewood
  The Gallery Range & Restaurant, 1350 Colorado Mills Pkwy, Lakewood
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Magical Holiday Moments
  9800 W Dartmouth Pl , Lakewood
  9:30 pm

Sunday December 14

• Family Day- Choose Your Holiday Buddy
  Painting with a Twist , 7134 W Alaska Dr , Lakewood
  11:00 am
• Make Something: Shimmering Snow Globes with guest teacher Beth Harper
  Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
  1:00 pm
• Holiday Open House
  Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
  2:00 pm
• Little Women and the Nutcracker Suite
  Lakewood Cultural Center , 470 S Allison Pkwy , Lakewood
  2:00 pm

Monday December 15

• Closed for Private Event
  Jefferson County, CO Calendar
  8:00 am
• Kids Writing Group
  Belmar Library , 555 South Allison Parkway , Lakewood
  6:30 pm

📣 Lakewood Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• Wrestling: B/V
  Chatfield High SchoolMain Gym
  7:00 am
• Tempo Fitness/ Yoga Instructor Open House!
  Tempo Fitness , Sattva Health & Wellness , Lakewood
  9:00 am
• Wedding Site Tours
  Jefferson County, CO Calendar
  10:00 am
• Family Time
  Lakewood Library - Jefferson County Public Library , 10200 W 20th Ave , Lakewood
  10:15 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• FOUND!
  Just to update folks, Xai Pei came home. Thank you to everyone who responded with care and thoughtful suggestions! Four-year-old male Siamese cat… (Nextdoor Green Mountain Village)
• Just want to thank my neighbors at 481!
  My sister accidentally sent my Christmas present to 481, instead of 581 and I was able to get it from them. Still honest people left on our street! (Nextdoor Jefferson Gardens)

🗞 Nearby News

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• Wild West Escape: Colorado Horse Thief Jumps from Moving Train in 1916 (k99.com)

Littleton

• What Makes Littleton the Colorado Town Most Likely for a Hallmark Movie to Take Place? (k99.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I demand a jury of my piers.
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