🌱Sex Offender Arrested + Vandals Go On Spree Of Smashing Car Windows

Hello, neighbors! Karena Garrity here with a fresh issue of the Providence Daily.

First, today's weather:

Breezy and warmer. High: 65 Low: 45.

Here are the top five stories today in Providence:

1. Convicted sex offender, Shawn Turgeon, 54, of Providence, was charged with enticement of a child, failure to register as a sex offender, and possession of cocaine after an incident on Tuesday, which involved him allegedly trying to entice a 14-year-old girl to help him find his lost dog, according to Providence Police. The victim is "fortunate, and we're grateful" said Providence Police Commander Thomas Verdi. Reportedly, a witness flagged down the police. (The Providence Journal)
2. Vandals have been reportedly been smashing windows and taking valuables from cars in the neighborhoods surrounding Johnson and Wales University (JWU), leaving shards of glass all over the place and residents on edge. JWU is warning students to remain on high alert. A JWU spokesperson said in a statement, the university is “encouraging the community to report any suspicious activity and exercise caution when parking downtown.”(WPRI.com)
3. The family of cancer patient Curtis Starks, who is at Bannister Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care has filed a formal complaint with the Rhode Island Department of Health, accusing the facility of neglect. Stark claims that there have been times when he has been forced to sit in his own fifth until a family member has come to clean him up. His family will be bringing him home, however, they are concerned about the treatment of other patients. (WLNE-TV (ABC6))
4. Teacher recruitment and retention was a big part of the discussion Wednesday as the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) went before the House Committee on Education. RIDE outlined its statewide job platform to promote the teaching profession and highlight Rhode Island, in hopes of attracting more educators. (WPRI.com)
5. Wonderland on Allens in Providence, a gentleman’s club, has reopened after a shooting took place in the parking lot over the weekend. The club was temporarily closed until Tuesday morning and the police department’s investigation found there was no threat to the public. (WPRI.com)

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Today in Providence:

• Shoreline Clean-Up - Roger Williams Park Conservancy (1:00 PM)
• Anime Club - Community Libraries of Providence (4:00 PM)
• Virtual Model Building - Community Libraries of Providence (4:00 PM)
• WALKING CLUB - Community Libraries of Providence (4:30 PM)
• Jazz with Joe Parillo - Music Mansion (7:30 PM)

From my notebook:

• Providence College: "We did it, Friars! Together, we shattered #FriarsGive records and made our sixth annual giving day an incredible success. We're overwhelmed by your generosity and commitment to PC, and we can't thank you enough for your support!" (Instagram)
• The Providence Flea: "Hop on down to the Providence Flea THIS SUNDAY for our last Flea before Easter! As we’re heading further into spring, now’s the perfect time to snag some local goodies to fill your baskets." (Instagram)
• Providence Animal Rescue League: "Big News! Providence Animal Rescue League's popular fundraising gala, The Rescue, will return this June! #SaveTheDate for the evening of Thursday, June 30. We'll be at the Quidnessett Country Club in North Kingstown." (Facebook)
• Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra: "Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra Appoints New Principal Cellist Cellist Brent Selby will begin his new role at the April 9 American Classics concert at The VETS." (Facebook)
• Providence Performing Arts Center: "BroadwayWorld says Dear Evan Hansen is "heartfelt...Stephen Christopher Anthony is fantastic as Evan Hansen." Don't miss DEAR EVAN HANSEN at PPAC, through this Sunday." (Facebook)

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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 Providence and I am honored to be a part of Patch.com. You can reach me at; karena.garrity@patch.com.