Man Sentenced After Hiding Heroin In Child Card Seat: PM Patch RI

RHODE ISLAND — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Rhode Island Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

This post features stories and information published in the last 48 hours.

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• Warwick Man Gets 9-Year Prison Sentence For Trafficking Heroin: Federal prosecutors say Jose Manuel Rosario Mella, 55, hid heroin in a child seat in his car.
• Newport Restaurant Among The Top 100 In U.S., New Ranking Says: This fine dining restaurant and inn in Newport, made OpenTable's list of the 100 top restaurants in the United States.
• North Kingstown Man Admits Elaborate Fraud Scheme: Ernest Ricci, 62, admitted those schemes involved fraudulently applying for COVID-19 business relief, money laundering, and more.

Here are some more Rhode Island Patch headlines you may have missed:

• Bryant University Names New Men's Basketball Head Coach
• Rhode Island Is Among The Least Overweight States In U.S.: New Study
• Gun Charges; 3 DUIs; Assault; More: Newport Police Arrest Log
• Rain, Wind, And Temperature Drops: RI Weekend Weather Forecast
• Cranston Police Helping With Food Drive For Veterans
• Stolen Vehicle; Felony Shoplifting; Assault; More: Cranston Police Log
• Town Of Narragansett: Planning Board Public Hearing November 27, 2023
• These Are The Best Elementary, Middle Schools In RI, New Ranking Says
• Wakefield Woman 'Thankful For The Gift Of Life' After Battling Illness
• Johnston Reader Thankful For Husband, Dog, Friends, Work Family
• Coventry Holding First Outdoor Winter Wonderland Event
• Roger Williams University Business Professor Nationally Recognized For Faculty Mentorship
• Vaccine Exemptions Reach All-Time High: See Rhode Island Data

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