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Police Looking For Jewelry Theft Suspect; New JWU Program: PM Patch RI
Also: RI man arrested in connection to VT officer-involved shooting; drug charges; felony shoplifting; meteors this weekend; more.

RHODE ISLAND — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Rhode Island Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.
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- Newport Police Looking For Jewelry Theft Suspect: Newport police have asked for the public's help identifying a woman they said stole hundreds of dollars worth of jewelry from a local store.
- Johnson & Wales Launching New Doctor of Physical Therapy Program: Johnson & Wales hopes to have its first cohort of doctoral physical therapy students enrolled in June 2025.
- RI Man Arrested In NH In Connection With VT Officer-Involved Shooting: Brenden Sackal, 30, of Rhode Island was taken into custody in New Hampshire in connection with an officer-involved shooting in Vermont.
Here are some more Rhode Island Patch headlines you may have missed:
- Drug Charges; Felony Shoplifting; More: Cranston Police Arrest Log
- Perseid Meteor Shower 2024 Peaks This Weekend: How To Watch In RI
- Town Of Narragansett: Planning Board Hearing Scheduled For Clarke Road Subdivision.
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