Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Pedestrian Hit By Car In South Kingstown
South Kingstown police say the crash happened on Main Street, and the road was closed between Columbia Street and Oak Street.
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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Coventry, RI|News|
Human Remains Found In Woods; Washington Bridge Update: PM Patch RI
Also: "Bomb cyclone" with heavy rain, possible tornadoes coming; man caught with 1,300 videos, pictures of child pornography sentenced.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
'Bomb Cyclone' With Torrential Rain, Possible Tornadoes Headed To RI
A "budding bomb cyclone" will pass over Rhode Island mid-week, dumping torrential rain and bringing the possibility of tornadoes.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Providence, RI|News|
North Providence Man Sentenced, Had 1,300 Child Porn Videos, Pictures
Mark Peterson, 46, of North Providence, admits he sent 114 files depicting child sexual abuse over an online messaging application.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
East Providence, RI|News|
Gov. McKee Names 2 Finalists To Design, Build New Washington Bridge
The announcement comes on the eve of the one-year anniversary of the westbound Washington Bridge’s closure.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Coventry, RI|News|
Coventry Police, FBI Investigation Linked To Human Remains Being Found
Coventry detectives, FBI agents, and a RI State Police K-9 unit search the woods off Gadoury Avenue for a second time in the past week.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Salve Regina University In Newport Getting A New Residence Hall
As part of the agreement with Newport city officials, the university will add sidewalks to Shepard Avenue to promote pedestrian safety.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of Narragansett: Road Raising Alternative Workshop Scheduled
View more information here.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Sex Offender Convicted, Had Child Porn On Probation: PM Patch RI
Also: A new skate park opens; RI schools get new cyber tools; 2024's top meteor shower is this week; odds of falling victim to porch pirate.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Portsmouth, RI|News|
2024’s Top Meteor Shower Peaks This Week: How To See Geminids In RI
Produced by debris left behind by the asteroid 3200 Phaethon, the Geminids began appearing in the mid-1800s.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Child Molestation; A DUI Crash; More: Cranston Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Thursday and Sunday.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Sex Offender Convicted, Caught With Child Porn On Probation
David Skally, 65, of Cranston, a sex offender, was caught with child pornography while serving federal probation for a 2016 conviction.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Police Sign Pledge To Improve Representation For Women
"Newport Police Department is actively working toward improving the representation and experiences of women officers," Chief Duffy says.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: Engineering Student Leader Gains Valuable Skills Through Mentorship, Involvement
Maria Mangiameli has emerged as a confident and accomplished student leader.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Here's How Likely It Is That Your Package Will Be Stolen In RI
Porch pirates nationwide stole at least 48 million packages valued at about $12 billion over the past year.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
New Skate Park Opens In Newport After Years Of Fundraising
Organizers of the nonprofit Friends of Newport Skatepark spearheaded the planning and multi-year fundraising campaign for the park.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
3 Rainy Days, A Possible Thunderstorm: 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|
RI Becoming 1st State To Protect All Public Schools With Cyber Tool
Rhode Island school districts sign a pledge to use Protective Domain Name Service by the end of the school year to prevent attacks.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Town Of Narragansett: See Upcoming Zoning Board Hearings
See the latest announcement from the town of Narragansett.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
North Kingstown, RI|News|
Boat Manufacturing Plant Evacuated For Bomb Threat: PM Patch RI
Also: See how likely a white Christmas is; man accused of accidentally shooting himself in bar fight arraigned; send us your holiday lights.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
