Providence, RI|News|
Providence Woman Sentenced For Smuggling Drugs Into RI Prison
Yahaira Cristina Contreras, 32, admits she conspired with others to smuggle 201 Suboxone strips into a prison in Central Falls.
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|
Will RI Residents See DOGE Stimulus Payments? What To Know
President Trump said he likes the idea of giving $5,000 back to taxpayers as a "DOGE Dividend" from Elon Musk's department.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University Students Gain Exclusive Real Estate Industry Insights Through NYC Externship
Through the Cummings Institute for Real Estate, three dozen students gained invaluable industry exposure and networking opportunities.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Getting Close To Back In The 40s: RI Weekend Weather Forecast
Here's a look at the weekend weather, forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Fire At Newport Condo Displaces 5 People: Report
Newport firefighters and other local crews extinguish the fire before it could spread to other homes in the complex on Grafton Street.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown Looking To Hire Contractor For Building Code Board of Appeals
The Building Code Board of Appeals has a vacancy in the contractor position.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
2 Domestic Assaults; Drug And Weapon Charges: Coventry Police Log
The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Feb. 7 and Thursday.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Man Admits To Defrauding Banks Out Of Thousands Of Dollars
Jarrod Smith, 43, admits he used information from stolen checks primarily to create bogus checks that were then deposited at banks.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of South Kingstown: See Details For Monday's Town Council Meeting
See the latest announcement from the town of South Kingstown.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
U.S. Measles Cases Rise Nationwide: Should We Worry In RI?
See five things Rhode Islanders need to know about the current outbreaks and other pertinent facts about measles.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Bristol Police Looking For Missing Woman
Jennifer Warren of Bristol was last seen three weeks ago by neighbors, according to police.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
4 RI Companies Ranked Among Forbes’ Best Employers: PM Patch RI
Also: Zachary Cunha to resign as U.S. Attorney for Rhode Island at Trump's request; flu, norovirus cases remain high; a liquidation sale.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Warwick, RI|News|
Liquidation Sale Underway At RI's Only Joann Fabrics Store
Joann Fabrics and Craft in Warwick is holding a liquidation sale, as are two nearby stores just past the Massachusetts border.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
South Kingstown Police Ask Public For Help In Mail Theft Investigation
South Kingstown police say recent mail thefts have resulted in fraudulent credit card charges.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
4 RI Companies Ranked Among Forbes’ Best Employers
The 1,199 organizations that made the final cut included 490 midsize companies and 701 large companies.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Flu, Norovirus Rates Remain High In RI: How To Protect Yourself
As of Tuesday, more than 900 people in Rhode Island have been hospitalized with influenza this flu season, state health officials say.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Zachary Cunha Resigning As U.S. Attorney For Rhode Island
Zachary Cunha, the U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island, has resigned after being asked to do so by President Donald Trump.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Some Snow; Lots Of Wind: RI Weekly Weather Forecast
Here's a look at this week's weather forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Power Outage Fears As 65+ MPH Winds Follow Storm: See RI Snow Totals
Here are some of the top snow totals from Saturday night into Sunday morning before many areas of Rhode Island changed to sleet.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University Symposium Showcases Solutions To Global Ocean Challenges
Faculty, staff, and students share their marine science and engineering research efforts aimed at driving sustainability and innovation.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
