RI Woman Steals $250K By Posing As Marine With Cancer: PM Patch RI

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• RI Woman Steals $250K By Posing As Marine With Cancer: The former commander of the North Kingstown VFW post was sentenced Tuesday to nearly six years in prison after admitting she lied about serving in the U.S. Marine Corps and having cancer to collect benefits. Sarah Cavanaugh, 31, of East Greenwich, pleaded guilty in August 2022 to wire fraud, aggravated identity theft, forged military discharge certificate, and fraudulent use of medals, according to the U.S. Attorney’s District of Rhode Island Office. Cavanaugh's conduct was described in court documents as being "among the more reprehensible seen in this district from a fraud defendant."
• Police Identity Man Found Dead Inside Middletown Home: Middletown police said they are still working to determine John Edward-Corbett's cause of death and are looking for information.
• When Is The Last Frost Before Spring Gardening Can Start In RI?: Ready to get planting? Check the last frost dates around Rhode Island before you grab your spade.

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