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Report: Central Falls To Pay $90K To Settle Dispatcher's Lawsuit
A woman alleged crude sexual harassment in the police department under former chief James Mendonca and former Mayor James Diossa.

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A woman alleged crude sexual harassment in the police department under former chief James Mendonca and former Mayor James Diossa.

Grace Kwon just forfeited $650K in a RICO case. Now she's under federal investigation for money laundering and insurance fraud.
'I was not elected to wear a tie or wear a blazer in order to legislate,' said Sen. Jonathon Acosta, who charged racial bias in the rule.
Chad Lavallee sexually assaulted a child in 2016 and 2017, the Office of Attorney General Peter Neronha alleges.
The land along the Seekonk River is owned by the city and slated for development as part of the Tidewater Landing project.
If the Town Council approves, Tucker Woods would be preserved with a $400K Natural Heritage grant and town open space funds.
The office of Gov. Dan McKee has announced five finalists for the second-in-command position.
Grace Kwon of Lincoln was arrested in 2019 following police raids at three Asian spas. Last week she pleaded no contest to a RICO charge.
The Showcase location on Quaker Lane will remain open.
Rhode Island State Police responded to Higginson Ave and Middle Street in Lincoln for a serious crash involving a Central Falls cruiser.
Police and fire personnel responded to a home on Pike Street Tuesday morning and found a deceased 57-year-old man.
The former landfill near the the T.F. Green airport will undergo site remediation, and an air quality report was just completed.
Neftali Bruno, 33, failed to appear Friday in Providence Superior Court and he was arrested Monday night on Rt. 146.
Kayla B. White of 15 Lorraine Rd. was arrested Monday after detectives executed a controlled drug buy and obtained a warrant.
Police say a 25-year-old man on a motorcycle crossed the center line and hit a Honda that was pulling out of a parking lot.
Kenneth Hernandez shot and killed David Camacho on Julian Street early Saturday, Providence police allege.
Jordan Lopes on Friday was freed on $1,000 bond and has several court dates coming up.
RIDOT is replacing the Farnum Pike Bridge, and the southbound onramp from Rt. 104 will be closed for about six months.
Age restrictions for Pawtucket clinics are no more, and the city expects more doses of the Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, and Moderna shots.
Early registrations are strong for the Storm Trysail Club event, and sailors are urged to reserve accommodations now.