Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Providence Man Convicted For Raping Woman In South Kingstown
Prosecutors say Aaron Lewis, 38, of Providence, raped a woman while she slept after a house party in South Kingstown.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
- Cranston, RI
Jimmy Bentley is the field editor for Patch covering Rhode Island He spends most of his time covering Cranston, Coventry, Newport, Narragansett, South Kingstown, Newport, Portsmouth, North Kingstown, Bristol, Warren, Tiverton and Little Compton. He was a reporter at the Plympton-Halifax Express and interned for Patch while earning his master's at Emerson College. In his free time, Jimmy hits concerts (sometimes reviewing them for Patch), watches movies and plays in a kickball league.
Email: jimmy.bentley@patch.com
Twitter: @PatchBentley
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East Providence, RI|News|
Rumford Woman Wins Super Bowl Tickets From Lottery, Gives Them To Son
The winner's son has never been to Las Vegas and said he’ll do a little gambling, check out the sites and of course enjoy the Super Bowl.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
These RI Cities Could Be Ghost Towns By 2100: PM Patch RI
Also: New photos released of man police say grabbed teen girl; Costco to Warwick instead of Cranston?; phone scams; meth, fentanyl dealing.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Man Sentenced For Trafficking Meth, Fentanyl
Prosecutors say John Walker, 61, has a criminal history that includes more than a dozen convictions for a wide variety of crimes.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
New Photos Released Of Man Who Grabbed Teen Girl In Cranston: Police
Cranston police say the student was walking on Gansett Avenue when a man talked to her, and then grabbed her as she tried to walk away.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Warwick Asks Costco To Open There Instead Of Cranston: Report
Warwick City Council President McAllister invites Costco's management to visit after the store withdrew its applications with Cranston.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of South Kingstown: Improvements At Saugatucket Park on High Street
See the latest announcement from the Town of South Kingstown.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: Morgenweck ‘A Rising Star' At RWU
Junior Mackenzie Morgenweck received the 2023 “Catch A Rising Star” award for her work in Residence Life and the Title IX Office.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Sexual Assault; Ghost Gun Charges; DUI: Coventry Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Wednesday and Monday.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Police Urge Public To Watch Out For Recent Phone Scams
Police say the scammers have posed as Cranston officers over the phone in an attempt to fraudulently solicit money from their victims.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Scholarship Given To Teen Who Saves Choking Man: PM Patch RI
Also: Man sentenced for molesting girl under 14; Newport takes steps in city manager search; police looking for man who grabbed student.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Narragansett Home Situated Near Narrow River Hits The Market For $689K
179 Riverdell Drive in Narragansett is just two houses down from the path to the Narrow River. Enjoy kayaking, swimming, and more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Middletown, RI|News|
Luxury Beachside Home With 1880s Style Hits Market In Middletown, RI
Enjoy the best possible vistas of Easton’s Point and the iconic Cliff Walk from this beachside home in Middletown.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Johnston, RI|News|
Raising Cane's In Johnston Gives Scholarship To Teen Who Saves A Life
Chaia Elwell, 18, performs the Heimlich maneuver on a choking man at Raising Cane's in Johnston, successfully saving his life.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport To Evaluate 27 Candidates For City Manager
Many of the questions candidates will be asked will come from a public survey, which Newport city officials will launch on Feb. 15.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Tiverton Man Sentenced For Molesting A Girl Under Age 14
Joao Morais, 71, will serve 10 years in prison for molesting a girl at a home in Tiverton sometime between Feb. 23, 2022, and Aug. 28, 2023.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Police Looking For Man Who Grabbed High School Girl
Cranston police say the student was walking on Gansett Avenue when a man talked to her, and then grabbed her as she tried to walk away.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Man Accused Of Rape At A House Party
Coventry police say Saheed Lawanson, 46, was ordered held on $50,000 bail, after being charged with first-degree sexual assault.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Warmer Days On The Way After A Windy Start: RI Weekly Weather Forecast
Temperatures are expected to reach the high 40s in Rhode Island by the end of the week.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
East Greenwich, RI|News|
Indie Film Shot In RI, Cape Cod Selected For Its First Film Festival
Director Gabrielle Rosson says she is honored to tell legendary filmmaker Lois Weber's story at the Valkyrie International Film Festival.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
