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Man Arrested After Car Chase, Officer-Involved Shooting: PM Patch RI
Also: Man sentenced for accidentally shooting, killing his girlfriend; utility companies may get to buy nuclear energy to lower costs; more.

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- MA Man Arrested After Officer-Involved Shooting In Middletown: Middletown police say Justin Deprospo, 39, struck an officer with his car in an attempt to evade arrest by DEA agents.
- RI Lawmakers Propose Allowing Utility Companies To Buy Nuclear Power To Lower Costs: If passed, the bill would allow utility companies to purchase nuclear power to save Rhode Island residents money on their electricity bills.
- Glocester Man Sentenced For Accidentally Shooting, Killing His Girlfriend: Ryan Gallagher, 31, of Glocester, receives a 12-year prison sentence for the accidental fatal shooting of Taylor Peterson, 25.
Here are some more Rhode Island Patch headlines you may have missed:
- Portsmouth, East Providence Police Help Feds Thwart $143K Bank Fraud Scheme
- Domestic Felony Assault; A DUI; Shoplifting: Coventry Police Log
- See Dangerous Chemicals In Drinking Water: RI Top Stories.
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