Threat Heard In Passing Forces Lockdown At RI School: Patch PM

Welcome to Monday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top headlines from around Rhode Island.

Today's top story

Coventry High School went on lockdown Monday because of a rumor, according to police.

Principal Brook Macomber said the rumor was a threat heard in passing, which prompted the lockdown out of an abundance of caution.

"All students and staff are safe and secure in their classrooms with their teachers," Macomber said in a statement. "The CPD and State Police are in the process of searching all students, classrooms and belongings to ensure the safety of our school community."

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Monday's other headlines

• Providence Man, 52, Killed In Crash On I-95 South: Two vehicles were involved in the crash on I-95 South, near Thurbers Avenue.
• Bristol-Warren Middle School Closed For COVID-19 Cases: Kickemuit Middle School was placed on a one-day "pause" of in-person learning after several cases were confirmed.
• Car Fire Stops Traffic On Newport Bridge: Traffic was temporarily stopped in both directions as crews worked to clear the crash scene.
• Rhode Island Gas Prices Continue To Rise: The average price per gallon is now $3.41 in the Ocean State.

In case you missed it

A powerful, fast-moving storm slammed Rhode Island on Saturday night, bringing pounding rain, hail and winds close to 100 mph. Three tornadoes touched down in the state during the storm, the National Weather Service confirmed Sunday night.

The tornadoes were in North Kingstown, Westerly and Foster. Two were EF0s and the third an EF1.

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