RI Man Admits To $140K Home Depot, Lowes Scam | 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

A Rhode Island man pleaded guilty to several counts of fraud related to a scam that defrauded Lowes and Home Depot stores in Massachusetts and Rhode Island out of approximately $140,000. The scammers used stolen credit card information to make purchases between $1,000 and $4,000 at the stores.

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Are you dreaming of a white Christmas in Rhode Island? If so, don't hold your breath. The latest predictions from the National Weather Service show a very low probability of snow on the ground for Christmas Day.

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Monday's other headlines

• Gas Prices Fall In RI For Second Week In A Row: The average price per gallon is now $3.39 in Rhode Island.
• RI State Crime Lab Awarded $300K Grant To Clear Gun Backlog: The number of cases at the lab exponentially rose over the past months, climbing from none in April 2020 to more than 280 this May.
• Zachary Cunha Sworn In As New U.S. Attorney In Rhode Island: Cunha said he was "deeply humbled and profoundly honored" to be named to the position.
• Fire Raged At Portsmouth Boatyard For Hours: See Photos: Fire crews were called in from nine nearby communities to help extinguish the blaze and cover the Portsmouth fire station.