Across Rhode Island|News|
Narragansett Police Dog To Receive Body Armor
The nonprofit Vested Interest in K9s is donating the body armor.
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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Providence, RI|News|
Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force Captures Wanted Providence Man: Cops
The Providence man was wanted on charges of felony assault, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Coastal Flooding, High Winds As Fall Nor'easter Brings Heavy Rain To Rhode Island: See Latest Forecast
The coastal flood watch starts Sunday morning.
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Hopkinton, RI|News|
Fugitive Hopkinton Conspirator Captured: Cops
The Hopkinton woman was apprehended at her home, police said.
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Pawtucket, RI|News|
Pawtucket Teen Among 3 In Massachusetts Armed Robbery Cases: Cops
Two men recently pleaded guilty in connection with the Canton armed robbery cases, police said.
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Dedham, MA|News|
Guilty Pleas In 2 Canton Armed Robbery Cases: Cops
Two men pleaded guilty in separate armed robbery cases, according to the interim Canton police chief.
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Cranston, RI|News|
Wanted Cranston Man Hit With Felony Drug Charges: Cops
He was initially only wanted on a warrant charging him with simple assault or battery, the Rhode Island State Police said.
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West Warwick, RI|News|
New Coventry Breakfast Spot To Temporarily Operate In West Warwick
The plan was announced in a social media post.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
September Home Sales Slip As RI Buyers Await Better Mortgage Rates: Report
New listings for U.S. homes rose 2.3% year-over-year during the four weeks ending Oct. 5, but pending sales fell 1.3%.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Wanted Cranston Woman Resisted Arrest: Cops
The woman was wanted for fraudulently using food stamps, among other things, the Rhode Island State Police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island State Police Drug Task Force Nabs 3 Intending To Deliver Cocaine: Cops
One of the three also intended to deliver fentanyl, police said.
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Boston, MA|News|
Boston Police Officer Hospitalized After Struck By Vehicle: Cops
The officer was working a detail when he was hit by the vehicle, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island State Police Gaming Enforcement Unit Nabs MA Man: Cops
The Swansea resident was charged with disorderly conduct, obstructing an officer in execution of duty and resisting arrest, police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Cranston, RI|News|
Cranston Man Drag Raced, Drove Recklessly Or Eluded Police: Cops
The Cranston man was apprehended by the Intelligence Unit, police said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Damaging Fall Nor'easter Targets New England For Holiday Weekend: See Latest Forecast
Heavy rain and a harsh northeast wind will accompany the storm that could mean a washout for Sunday afternoon through Monday.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
East Providence, RI|News|
Teen Student Set Fire To Toilet Paper In East Providence HS Restroom: Cops
The 16-year-old "will face charges of arson and vandalism," police said.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Providence, RI|News|
Teen Student Caught With Gun At Met School: Official
The 16-year-old was in possession of a firearm on school grounds, the city official said.
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Across Rhode Island|News|
Rhode Island Freeze Warning In Effect Thursday Night
Frost and freezing conditions could kill crops and other sensitive plants, and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Joseph Hosey, Patch Staff
Johnston, RI|News|
Wingstop Opens 1st Ever Rhode Island Restaurant
Wingstop's first Rhode Island restaurant opened in Johnston.
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Boston, MA|News|
Joan Bennett Kennedy, 1st Wife Of Late Sen. Ted Kennedy, Dies
Joan Bennett Kennedy was 81.
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