Canton, MA|News|
Teen Charged With Attempted Murder For Monday Night Shooting: Canton Cops
The shooting left a woman in her 20s in serious condition.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
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Joseph Hosey was with Patch from 2010 to 2017 and returned in 2025. Hosey is a National Press Club John Aubuchon Press Freedom Award winner, was named the Northern Illinois University Journalist of the Year, was inducted into the Northern Illinois University Hall of Fame, and won Columnist of the Year awards from both the Illinois Associated Press and the Illinois Press Association. Hosey authored a book about the Drew Peterson case, "Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson," which was made into the record-setting Lifetime movie "Drew Peterson: Untouchable."
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Bedford, MA|News|
MA Gov. Healey Demand Ice Halt Deportation Flights From Bedford Airport
Healey called the deportation flights "intentionally cruel" and said they obstruct due process.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
North Providence, RI|News|
North Providence Nursing Facility Collecting Pet Supplies For Shelter Donation
Lincolnwood Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center in North Providence is conducting “Operation Santa Paws.”
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Former University Of Rhode Island Director of Athletics Ron Petro Has Died
Petro served as the Director of Athletics at Rhode Island from 1992-2004.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
FBI Offers $50K Reward For Info On Brown University Killer
FBI Boston Special Agent in Charge Ted Docks said he believes the gunman remains "armed and dangerous."
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Police Pinch Providence Pair On Drug Charges: Cops
The two men possessed and intended to deliver cocaine and fentanyl, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Providence Police Release Video Of Brown University 'Person Of Interest'
The Providence Police Department urged anyone who recognizes the man to call its Tip Center.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Rhode Island Governor Cancels Holiday Open House In Wake Of Brown University Shooting
Gov. Dan McKee said he canceled the open house "out of respect for the Providence community and the victims of the shooting.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Lincoln, RI|News|
Scott Pond In Lincoln Infected With Toxic Algae: State
Contact with the the infected water could cause nervous system and liver damage.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
North Kingstown Man Goes To State Police To File Report, Gets Arrested For Drugs: Cops
The North Kingstown man was hospitalized for a mental health evaluation and then jailed, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Rhode Island State Police Gaming Enforcement Unit Pinches Providence Man: Cops
The Providence man was charged with larceny, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Providence Police Manhunt Continues In Brown University Mass Shooting
The FBI has offered a $50,000 reward for information on the killer.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Tewksbury, MA|News|
Tewksbury Woman Stabbed Mom Changing Baby At NYC Macy's: Cops
The 38-year-old mom and her husband, who are both LA sheriff's employees, were able to disarm the stabber, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Task Force Takes Down 2 RI Men On Multiple Drug Charges: Cops
The two men were arrested by the Rhode Island State Police High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area task force, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Warwick, RI|News|
Warwick Man Arrested On Gun Charges: Cops
The Warwick man was apprehended by the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area task force, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Cranston Fugitive Arrested On Gun Charges: Cops
The Cranston man was arrested by the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Johnston, RI|News|
Fugitive Johnston Embezzler Captured: Cops
The Johnston woman was wanted by the East Greenwich police and in Massachusetts, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Warwick, RI|News|
Warwick Man Possessed Child Pornography: Police
The Warwick man was arrested by the Computer Crimes Unit/Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Historic Home Minutes From Taylor Swift's Rhode Island Mansion For Sale: Realtor.com
The asking price for the mansion is $12.2 million, according to the real estate website.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Islanders Name 3 Towns Worthy Of A Hallmark Christmas Movie: Survey
More than 3,000 responded to the Hallmark Christmas movie survey.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
