🌱 Patch AM: Kansan Caught Driving Under Influence Of Toluene In West Greenwich: Cops

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In today's newsletter:

• Kansas driver accused of toluene impairment on I-95 in West Greenwich
• How a West Greenwich shooting still shadows this ex-officer’s DUI plea

Also on today's calendar: Speed Dating Ages 25-39 in Exeter, RI at Tilted Barn Brewery and 4 more events.

Today's riddle: I once read a book about anti-gravity. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Friday: Partly sunny and breezy, with a high of 32 and low of 18 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
• Saturday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 37, low: 23.
• Sunday: Snow; storm total 1-3", with a high of 27 and low of 14 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Kansan Caught Driving Under Influence Of Toluene In West Greenwich: Cops (patch.com) — Drivers on Interstate 95 in West Greenwich saw state police stop a Kansas woman Wednesday night after reports of erratic driving, leading to charges of driving under the influence of toluene. Troopers processed her at the Hope Valley Barracks, and she was later arraigned and released with a notice to appear in court. The case highlights concerns about inhalant abuse and impaired driving on local highways.
   

• Embattled ex-Pawtucket officer Dolan pleads in Coventry DUI case (providencejournal.com) — A former Pawtucket police officer has pleaded no contest to a Coventry DUI charge stemming from 2023, receiving suspended sentences and probation. The case is tied to his earlier high-profile acquittal after a 2021 off-duty shooting of an 18-year-old outside a West Greenwich pizzeria, which still fuels ongoing civil-rights lawsuits.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in West Greenwich

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★ Featured events ★

Friday December 12

• Kate Voegele with Tyler Hilton
  The Greenwich Odeum, 59 Main St, East Greenwich
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday December 13

• Speed Dating Ages 25-39 in Exeter, RI at Tilted Barn Brewery
  Tilted Barn Brewery , One Hemsley Pl , Exeter
  6:00 pm
• Billy Gilman
  The Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St , East Greenwich
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• NRA Basic Pistol (100) Class
  The Range , 560 S County Trail , Exeter
  9:30 am

Wednesday December 17

• Holiday Party
  Coventry-West Greenwich Elks Lodge #2285 , 42 Nooseneck Hill Rd , West Greenwich
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• The Uncle Louie Variety Show
  The Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St , East Greenwich
  8:00 pm

Sunday December 21

• Christmas With The Celts
  The Greenwich Odeum , 59 Main St , East Greenwich
  7:00 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Saturday December 13

• Christmas Cookies & Wine Pairing
  Sakonnet Vineyard , 162 W Main Rd , Little Compton
  12:00 pm

Sunday December 14

• Reiki Share ~
  The Mystics Touch Gift Shop , 192 Pilgrim Ave , Coventry
  12:00 pm
• Bonsai Bar at Crafted Hope
  Crafted Hope Brewing Company , 1485 S County Trl Suite #201 , East Greenwich
  1:00 pm

Thursday December 18

• Hopkins Hill Winter Concert
  Hopkins Hill Elementary School , 95 Johnson Blvd , Coventry
  6:00 pm

Friday December 19

• Couples Beginner Pistol (100) Class
  The Range , 560 S County Trail , Exeter
  5:00 pm

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🗞 Nearby News

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• I'M EVERY WOMAN – THE CHAKA KHAN MUSICAL and More Joins - Belgrade Theatre Coventry 2026/27 Season (broadwayworld.com)
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East Greenwich

• Movie Filmed In East Greenwich Starring Hayden Panettiere Set For January Release (patch.com)
• 10 Students Sign to Play Sport in College (eastgreenwichnews.com)
• URI to celebrate the accomplishments of more than 550 graduates during fall commencement (uri.edu)

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