Woonsocket Woman Accused Of Attacking Ex-BF While Holding Baby + Dog Left Alone In Heat

Morning, people of Woonsocket! It's me again, Dan Hampton, with your latest Woonsocket Daily.

Today we have two Woonsocket residents facing serious charges: one in an animal cruelty case and the other in a parking lot attack. Plus: you'll catch up with three brothers who brought home numerous trophies in Pawtucket in the 1990s.

But first, today's weather: Mostly cloudy throughout the day. High: 82, low: 63.

Here are the top stories in Woonsocket today:

1. Nicole Poitras of WLNE-TV reports a gray and white pit bull was found tied to a tree near train tracks in the heat last week. The dog's owner, Melvin Shaw, 41, of Woonsocket, now faces animal cruelty charges. (WLNE-TV)
2. Emily Walsh of Business Insider reports CVS is running out of at-home COVID-19 tests amid rising demand as the delta variant spreads across the country. The surge in demand has led the Woonsocket-based giant to limit the number of at-home tests customers can buy: either six online or four in-store. (Business Insider)
3. Patch reports that effective Wednesday, Sept. 1, the Woonsocket Police Department will resume VIN verifications for city residents. The verifications will be performed Mondays, Wednesdays and Friday from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. (Patch)
4. Sandy Seoane of NRI Now reports Brittany Mitchell, 27, of Woonsocket was arrested earlier this month after police said she attacked her ex-boyfriend in a parking lot while holding a baby, then later smashed his car with a baseball bat. Mitchell faces charges of felony cruelty or neglect, domestic violence, domestic vandalism and disorderly conduct. (NRI NOW)
5. Mike Anthony of CT Insider catches up with three Pincince brothers — Jon, Chris and Tom — who earned numerous trophies in Woonsocket during the 1990s playing baseball, basketball and football. All three started as quarterback at Woonsocket High School and all three continue to be involved in sports and fitness in one way or another. (CT Insider)

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Today in Woonsocket

• Woonsocket Farmers Market - Health Equity Zone Woonsocket. (3 p.m.)
• Personnel Board Meeting -- Aug. 31, 2021. (4 p.m.)
• Harris Open House - Harris School. (6 p.m.)

Woonsocket Patch Notebook

• The Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary says King has found his fur-ever home. (Facebook)
• The Woonsocket Cat Sanctuary also reminded residents it offer low-cost spaying and neutering. (Facebook)
• The Woonsocket Harris Public Library said its Summer Reading Celebration Day was "'one for the 'books.'" (Facebook)
• The RI Hospitality Association is celebrating National Food Safety Month with ServSafe and the National Restaurant Association throughout September. (Facebook)

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— Dan Hampton

About me: Hi! My name is Dan Hampton and I'm the program manager for Patch's Community Publisher Initiative. Formerly a local editor on Long Island covering Port Washington, Wantagh-Seaford, Levittown, Glen Cove, Plainview, Syosset, New Hyde Park, Hicksville, Great Neck, Oyster Bay and Mineola. I am the former wire editor on Patch's national team and a former news associate at The Associated Press. I graduated with a journalism degree from Temple University in Philadelphia. Send tips and/or photos of your dog to dan.hampton@patch.com.

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