Cranston|News|
Child Abuse; Drug Charges; 2 Assaults: Cranston Police Arrest Log
The following people were arrested by Cranston police between Feb. 3 and Feb. 8.
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
Posting Activity
Cranston|News|
Cranston Spring Festival 2025 Coming In May
The event features live entertainment from the World Premier Band, food trucks like The Hot Potato, a kids' activities center, and more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Restaurant Named A Top 100 Brunch Spot By OpenTable
The 2025 OpenTable "Top 100 Brunch Restaurants" list includes restaurants in Rhode Island, 23 other states, and Washington, D.C.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
How Much RI Pays For Groceries Might Surprise You
A new study examines how much Americans in every state pay for groceries as a percentage of their income.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Newport, RI|News|
Newport Police Welcome Bo As A Therapy/Comfort K-9
Newport police say Bo will also learn how to sniff out explosives at public events in the city.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
These RI Colleges Rank Best In US At Setting Up Grads For Big Paycheck
Private schools claimed 36 of the top 50 spots on the salary list, with prestigious private colleges and universities prominent on the list.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
A Late Week Thunderstorm, Otherwise Gorgeous Days: RI Weekly Weather
Here's a look at this week's weather forecast for Rhode Island, as reported by AccuWeather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
This Infectious Disease Has Increased 1,500% Nationwide: See RI Data
Most states saw pertussis vaccination rates decline between 2013 and 2023, according to the ProPublica report.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Police Looking For Home Arson Suspect: PM Patch RI
Also: Couple wins $25k a year for life in Rhode Island Lottery; high-end men's clothing store opens in East Greenwich; more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Couple Wins $25K A Year For Life In RI Lottery
The couple said they bought the ticket on a whim at Atwood Wine & Spirits in Cranston.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University: Student Innovation And Excellence Take Center Stage At 12th Annual SASH
At the Student Academic Showcase and Honors, undergraduate and graduate students across all schools shared original research, more.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
REAL ID Deadline For RI Residents Now Less Than 2 Weeks Away
With less than two weeks to go and plenty still not compliant, there may be competition for appointments to get a REAL ID in Rhode Island.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
East Greenwich, RI|News|
Men's High End Clothing Business Opens Retail Store In East Greenwich
Roaring Fashions’ Studio On Main shares the 1,400-square-foot space with three wedding and special event industry businesses.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
Car Of Missing MA Man Found In RI: RI Top Stories
Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Tiverton-Little Compton, RI|News|
Tiverton Police Looking For Home Arson Suspect
A reward of up to $5,000 is being offered for any information that leads to an arrest.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Man Sentenced In One Of RI's Biggest Ever Fentanyl Seizures: PM Patch
Also: See Rhode Island's top colleges, according to new Wall Street Journal Rankings; teacher of the year nominations; weekend weather.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Narragansett-South Kingstown, RI|News|
These Are The Best Colleges In RI For 2025, Wall Street Journal Says
Five institution in Rhode Island are among the 500 best public and private colleges and universities in the country, new rankings say.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Bristol-Warren, RI|News|
Roger Williams University Third Annual Real Estate Symposium Explores Industry Trends, Future Development
Industry leaders, experts and students explore how policy, sustainability, and cross-sector collaboration are shaping the industry's future.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Cranston|News|
Cranston Man Gets 20-Year Sentence For Selling Fentanyl-Laced Pills
Jorge Pimentel, 36, of Cranston, was sentenced for leading a ring that sold fake oxycodone pills laced with fentanyl.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Public School Seeking Nominations For Teacher Of The Year
Providence students, staff, families, and the community are invited not nominate a teacher who best exemplifies the profession.
Jimmy Bentley, Patch Staff
