Weapons Seized From Man

In Search of Hope – by Sam Gannon

Seconded to the parish of Tililngdon, the Reverend Dolores has been presented with a challenge.

She’s living in an antiquated house and she’s cold. Furthermore, her new Bishop, Bishop Alice does not approve of ‘showgirls in dog collars.’

Determined to prove the Bishop wrong, she sets about warming her house – who cares if it smells of horse! There is the crochet club, jumble sale, and soup run to organise. And this year, the church bells will ring, no matter what threats are made. Even more so, the newly formed choir will spread a little joy this Christmas, even though they can’t sing – yet! And with a little help from Phil, her bassist, this year could be full of magic.

However, she has a fight on her hands as the townies out in Knob Hill – she must stop calling it that, are trying to stop her from ringing her bells. When Krystal with a K decides to do some volunteer work, Dolores sets out to see just how committed she really is.

Up to her ears in granny squares and squawking choristers, Dolores is revving up for Christmas, yet a deeper darker secret is beginning to emerge!

A secret that could blow the whole parish apart and put Dolores in danger.

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The PSP seized two firearms, ammunition, and a knife from a man in his 60s following concerns for his welfare in Santana.

Police were called on Tuesday afternoon after members of the public reportedly found the man in an apparent state of intoxication and emotional distress. Those present feared that he might harm himself, according to DIÁRIO.

PSP officers attended the scene and, after assessing the circumstances, took the weapons and ammunition into precautionary custody as a preventive measure.

The man was identified and transported under police escort to Dr Nélio Mendonça Hospital in Funchal, where the Psychiatry Department assessed him.

Samantha Gannon

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