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RI Joins Other States In Fight Against Gun Violence
The governors said the states are not going to wait for the federal government to do something.

Margo Sullivan is the editor of the Rhode Island Patch. She has worked at news organizations in New England and in New York City for 20 years. Her favorite assignments (besides Patch, of course) were The Gabby Dog column, a pet column featuring her cats Asia and Charlie (because cats always get top billing) and her dogs Gabby, Lucky, Heather and Lollypop and an all too brief stint on the City Desk at the Worcester Telegram & Gazette.
The governors said the states are not going to wait for the federal government to do something.

A Portsmouth man allegedly ordered customers at a Middletown fast food restaurant to 'get face down on the floor.'
The 14-year-old has been referred to Family Court, the Woonsocket Police said, after she allegedly yelled, "Duck. There's a shooter."
The property at 330 Gray Craig Road has been sold, according to Lila Delman Real Estate International.
Luis Rosa, 24, turned himself in Thursday, police said. The pets are recovering after he allegedly abandoned them.
The property at 212 Wood Hill Road has been sold, according to Lila Delman Real Estate International.
Sen. Kettle and his attorneys have been notified and will be able to present a defense, according to the Legislative Press Bureau.
Police are looking for a suspect caught on camera at a Cottage Street home. He allegedly stole delivery packages worth $2,500.
Ginna came to Pet Refuge as a stray some years ago. She's blossomed into a sweet, sassy girl.
The General Assembly is in recess this week. Here are the highlights from last week, ending Feb. 16.
Here are recent arrests and citations. Information comes from the police log.
The Senate hasn't expelled any of its members "in modern history," the American Civil Liberties Union said in a letter.
A high speed chase led to the arrest of Ryan White, 19, of Exeter, on Feb. 16. He is one of three accused of an Exeter home invasion.
Police allege she was driving dangerously with a 7-month-old baby in the backseat.
State police arrested two adults and a juvenile in connection with a home invasion that happened in Exeter on Feb. 10.
An accident on the second level of the Wyndham parking garage sent one patient to the hospital.
State Sen. Nicholas Kettle, R-Coventry, was released on personal recognizance Monday after an arraignment in Superior Court.
State Rep. Robert Lancia says the current situation is a potential disaster in the making.
The Johnston police offered condolences to Kenneth Stedman's family.
Very little snow is on the ground in Newport, but Burrillville collected more than six inches, the National Weather Service says.