Officer Who Shot Kid Faces New Charges + Weekend BB Gun Shootings

Welcome back, Pawtucket! Let's get you started this Tuesday with everything you need to know going on around Pawtucket today.

First, today's weather:

Mostly sunny and breezy. High: 52 Low: 31.

Here are the top three stories today in Pawtucket:

1. Looking for a new job? Here is a list of local employers who are hiring new staff. (Patch)
2. The off-duty Pawtucket officer who allegedly shot a teenager in West Greenwich this summer is facing new charges. He was arrested on Friday for disorderly conduct. (Turn to 10)
3. Three separate shootings involving an airsoft BB gun took place this weekend in the capital City. Four people were hit. The shootings are being investigated by the Providence police. (WLNE-TV (ABC6))

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Today in Pawtucket:

• Take & Make Kits - Pawtucket Public Library (12:00 AM)
• Leprechaun Scavenger Hunt - Pawtucket Public Library (12:00 AM)
• ESL Beginner Class Meeting - Pawtucket Public Library (10:00 AM)
• Beginner Class - Pawtucket Public Library (6:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• Pawtucket, RI - Lost & Found Pets: "Pawtucket - Do you know this rabbit?" (Facebook)
• Nextdoor Neighbor, Darlington: "CENTRAL CAR WASH NOW HIRING: Our company is looking for a car wash attendent to join our team. In this position, you will wash each customer's car based on the package they purchase. " (Nextdoor)

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— Karena Garrity

About me: I am a URI graduate and I have been a community reporter for the better part of the past 20 years. I love Pawtucket and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.