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🌱 Patch AM: Fugitive Johnston Embezzler Captured: Cops

And check out Pokemart Expo on the Johnston Patch calendar

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Good morning Johnston! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Johnston woman wanted in two states arrested without incident
  • How bad was the overnight Hartford Avenue law office fire?

Also on today's calendar: Pokemart Expo and 7 more events.

Find out what's happening in Johnstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

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

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Johnstonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 39 and low of 26 degrees.
  • Sunday: Colder with snow and flurries, temps: high: 29, low: 14. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Very cold; breezy in the a.m., with a high of 27 and low of 21 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Fugitive Johnston Embezzler Captured: Cops (patch.com) — Johnston residents are learning that a 42-year-old local woman, wanted in East Greenwich and Massachusetts on embezzlement and larceny charges, has been captured by the Rhode Island State Police Violent Fugitive Task Force. She was arrested without incident and turned over to East Providence police, closing an interstate fugitive case with direct ties to the Johnston community.
   

• Firefighters responded to fire at law office in Johnston (turnto10.com) — An overnight fire damaged a law office on Hartford Avenue in Johnston early Friday, briefly closing lanes before they were reopened. Johnston firefighters knocked down the blaze around 2 a.m., and officials are still assessing the extent of the damage. Authorities plan to release more details as the investigation continues.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday December 13
  • Yoga for Every Body with Mimi Budnick
    RWP Gateway Center , 1197 Broad St. , Providence
    9:00 am
  • Walk With A Doc
    Clark Dalrymple Boathouse , 1000 Elmwood Ave , Providence
    10:00 am
  • Rhode Home Rescue
    Rumford Pet , 445 Putnam Pike # 16 , Greenville
    10:00 am
  • Morning Acapella with East End Theatre and Performing Arts
    Botanical Center , 1000 Elmwood Ave , Providence
    11:00 am

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Firefighters responded to a fire at a law office on Hartford Ave in Johnston.
    5:19AM on Dec 12: A fire breaks out at a law office on Hartford Avenue in Johnston. (Nextdoor )
  • Grieco Hyundai posted a job opening for Service Porter in Johnston. Apply here.
  • Tri-County Community Action Agency posted a job opening for Dental Receptionist in Johnston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Providence

  • Snow could cause slippery driving conditions this weekend (wpri.com)
  • Middle School wrestling: Westerly has three first-place finishers at Birchwood all-state tourney (thewesterlysun.com)
  • Forget cooking. Celebrate Christmas Day or Eve at these RI restaurants (providencejournal.com)

Cranston

  • Missing Cranston woman found dead in Providence (wpri.com)
  • PPAC Unveils Schools to Participate in 2026 Disney Musicals in Schools Program (broadwayworld.com)

Ok Johnston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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