Bodycam Footage Shows URI Students Assaulting Officers: PM Patch RI

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• Bodycam Footage Shows URI Students Assaulting Narragansett Officers: "There's no excuse for it," Narragansett Town Manager James Tierney says. "It should not be tolerated by the residents."
• 6 Men From RI, MA Charged In Providence Cockfighting Ring: If convicted of violating the Animal Welfare Act, the six men could face up to five years in federal prison.
• 2 RI Men Accused Of Helping Retail Theft Ring Steal $1.6M Worth Of Merchandise: Prosecutors say Norman Cipriano, 52, of Warwick, and Patrick Vigneau, 59, of Cranston, sold the stolen goods to other retailers, people.

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

• When Is RI’s First Killing Frost: How To Extend Plant Life
• Providence Man Sentenced After Being Caught With 1 Pound Of Fentanyl
• Calling All Aspiring Investigators: RWU Forensic Science Camp Offers Hands-On Crime Scene Investigation
• Here's How Much It Costs To Own A Dog In Rhode Island.

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