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The Catrina Ball commemorates Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a widely observed holiday in Mexico and other Latin countries. It is a time when the living remember and honor departed relatives.

FRAUD A Longmont resident reported fraud by check in the 1300 block of Gay Street. Case is under investigation. CRIMINAL MISCHIEF A Longmont resident reported criminal mischief in the 1200 block of Pace Street. Case is open.

Now that the debate is over and the team has had a few days to rest, it is time to begin assessing how the 4th Congression District Debate, between Dr. Karen McCormick and Congressman Ken Buck, went.

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100% of the proceeds from this event will go directly to the Education Foundation for the St. Vrain Valley and will benefit local schools! The event is Halloween themed and costumes are encouraged.

Now that the debate is over and the team has had a few days to rest, it is time to begin assessing how the 4th Congression District Debate, between Dr. Karen McCormick and Congressman Ken Buck, went.

Lots of discussion the last couple of days about skimmers. So here's what we know: Often times people whose credit cards are fraudulently used believe their card must have been skimmed at the last place it was used.

Public Safety Chief Mike Butler and J.J. Zepp (Photo by Macie May/ Longmont Observer) This week on The Journey Home, J.J. interviews Public Safety Chief Mike Butler on the resources available for those suffering from addiction.

WARRANT ARREST On October 9, 2018 Officers were dispatched to the 1400 block of Baker Street in reference to an attempt to locate. A 65-year-old male was arrested on an outstanding warrant for felony DUI charges. Case cleared by arrest.

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