Cranston|News|
DUI With A Child In The Car; Felony Assault; More: Cranston Police Log
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Jan. 25 and Sunday.
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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Cranston|News|
Costco May Not Come To Cranston After All: Reports
Republican state Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung announces Costco's withdrawal in her mayoral campaign launch against incumbent Ken Hopkins.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth Hiring Firefighters
Preference will be given to applicants who are Rhode Island EMT cardiac or paramedic certified.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol Woman Sentenced For Murder Of Boyfriend's Grandmother
Selena Martinez, 28, of Bristol, admits she and her boyfriend killed his grandmother, Eudora Gustafson, while robbing her for heroin money.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
A Sunny Weekend For A Change: Rhode Island Weekend Weather Forecast
There may be some morning rain in Rhode Island Friday, but otherwise, expect some dry and sunny days this weekend.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Man Arrested Twice In 1 Day; 2 DUIs; Child Abuse: Coventry Police Log
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Thursday and Tuesday.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Man Admits To Producing Child Pornography Videos
Gregory Phillips, 42, of Cranston, admits he produced videos of child pornography, including some involving a girl under the age of 10.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Feinstein Middle School In Coventry Holding Drive For Animal Shelter
Donations accepted include blankets, sheets, towels, cat food, dog food, toys, and anything else the animals can enjoy.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
February RI Weather Outlook: Balmy, Dry Month Differs From January
After the sun was merely a rumor for most of January, milder weather is expected for the next 29 days. It might even feel like spring in RI.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Will It Be Sunny Or Cloudy On Groundhog Day In Rhode Island?
Punxsutawney Phil will tell us if we’ll have six more weeks of winter on Friday. The Old Farmer’s Almanac is predicting a warm Spring.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: Fatoki Selected For Prestigious North Star Collective Faculty Fellowship
Assistant Professor of Business Management Jimoh Fatoki has been named to the North Star Collective Faculty Fellowship’s latest cohort
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Man Sentenced For Drunken Crash That Injured His Son
The passengers begged Glenn Teolis, 52, of Cranston, to slow down several times before he struck a tree, but he refused, prosecutors say.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Rising Syphilis Cases In RI And U.S. Alarm Health Officials: PM Patch
Also: Providence man sentenced for raping woman at Coventry house party; cold case about 1991 murder of Newport man solved; winter fishing.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Providence Man Sentenced For Raping Woman At Coventry House Party
Austin Davis, 29, of Providence, faces a 13-year prison sentence after raping a woman at a house party in Coventry in 2020.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Rising Syphilis Cases In RI And U.S. Alarm Public Health Officials
Health officials say they aren’t clear why syphilis cases rose by 9 percent while gonorrhea cases were down by the same percentage.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
1991 Murder Of Newport Man Solved By Bristol County, MA Cold Case Unit
On Oct. 25, 1991, Brent Davis, 20, of Newport, was shot and killed in New Bedford, MA. More than 30 years later, the case has been solved.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
2 Men Accused Of Breaking Into Cars, Stealing Belongings In Warren
Warren police say most of the stolen property has been returned. Investigators are working to locate the remaining stolen items.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Winter Fishing In Rhode Island: 2 More Ponds Getting Stocked With Fish
See two new places where you can catch brook and rainbow trout in Rhode Island this winter.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
Man In Critical Condition After Crashing Car Into Tree: PM Patch RI
Also: A $20,000 RI Lottery winner; 2 men facing gun, cocaine charges; police looking for home break-in suspect; spring arriving early in RI.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
It’s Federal Income Tax Season: 5 Things RI Taxpayers Need To Know
This year, the credit is based on income, filing status, the number of children — and if Congress acts, it could go up for tax year 2023.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
