Providence, RI|News|
Providence Man Sentenced For Role In Murder Of Local Barber
Justice Robert Krause sentences Evan Watson, 34, after he admits to providing a gun for and being the get-away driver for a murder.
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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Newport, RI|News|
10 Rhode Island Groups Win National Grants To Make Art
Among the grant winners were the Newport String Project, Providence College, Rhode Island Black Storytellers, New Urban Arts, and more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
Portsmouth Police Welcome Department's First Comfort Dog
Holly, a 16-month-old lab, has completed her training and will work with School Resource Officer Westley Lemar.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Flood Watch, Rain, And Possible Snow: RI Weekend Weather Forecast
There is a flood watch in Rhode Island in place until Saturday evening.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry 3-Bedroom Colonial With Pool Hits Market For Less Than $300K
The second floor boasts two bedrooms, a bathroom, and two additional rooms for possible office or storage space.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
A Hit-And-Run Crash; Assaults; Drug Charges; More: Cranston Police Log
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Friday and Wednesday.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI T.F. Green Airport Getting 2 New Flight Destinations This Spring
The flights will also be welcome news to the Boston region, as Logan Airport does not offer nonstop flights to Greenville-Spartanburg.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
10 RI Restaurants, Chefs Named 2024 James Beard Semifinalists
Restaurants and rising local chefs have garnered nominations from the James Beard Foundation this week. Here's who and where.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: Bridging Generations: RWU Architecture Alumni Inspire The Next Wave Of Designers
In an unprecedented studio review, 38 alumni returned to the Cummings School of Architecture to offer their critiques and advice.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
The Full Wolf Moon, And Why Its Namesake Howls: When To See It In RI
Whether you can enjoy our natural satellite at peak illumination will depend on sky conditions in Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Johnston, RI|News|
Johnston Man Charged With DUI After Crash Into 2 State Police Cruisers
RI State Police say Joseph Giudici, 40, crashed into two cruisers with troopers inside waiting for crews to clean up a separate crash site.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
East Providence, RI|News|
Washington Bridge Demolition, Rebuild On The Table: RI State Officials
Rhode Island Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti admits its possible engineers recommend rebuilding the Washington Bridge.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Police Hosting 'Coffee With A Cop' This Month
Here's when and where you can grab a cup of coffee with your local officers.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
1 RI Hospital Ranked Among Best 250 In The Country
Healthgrades evaluated 4,500 hospitals across more than 30 common procedures and conditions to determine the best 250 in the U.S.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Woonsocket, RI|News|
Woonsocket Man Accused Of Sexually Assaulting A Teenager
Everett Mello, 52, of Woonsocket, was arrested after he sexually assaulted a 16-year-old victim several times in Warwick, prosecutors say.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
2 Raccoons Test Positive For Rabies In North Kingstown
Town officials say the rabid raccoons were found in the Camp Avenue to Anchor Way and Grist Mill Drive to Fishing Cove areas.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Crash Into Woods Kills 2; Shooting At State Prison: PM Patch RI
Also: Man pleads not guilty to murder of landlord; man accused of spying on woman With drone charged with child molestation; weather; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
3 DUIs; Assault; Shoplifting; More: Coventry Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Jan. 13 and Sunday.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
RI Deputy Sheriff Shoots Another Deputy At State Prison: RISP
State police say one sheriff shot another sheriff outside the secure areas at the prison. The injury was reportedly not life-threatening.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: Gabelli School Of Business Ranks No. 49 For Academic Experience In Poets & Quants
2024 ranking recognizes RWU's business school as one of the best in the nation for business education.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
