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Alleged Assailant of Hospitalized Brown U. is Released on Bail, Doherty has no Plans to Run for Governor in 2014
A Connecticut man accused of punching and critically injuring a Brown University student last weekend was released on bail this morning. The accused man, Tory Lussier, was also ordered to have no contact with the witnesses in the case. As is customary in felony cases, Lussier entered no plea to charges of felony assault. His [...]
Protest Claims Police Brutality in Cambodian Home Drug Arrest
Over a hundred people protested on Saturday against a police raid of a Cambodian family’s home last week. The Providence Journal reports that the protestors demand an apology from the city for mishandling a 13-year-old boy by dragging him from his bed and then stomping him, holding a 77 year-old-woman at gun point, and mocking [...]
Google Settlement Helps Out Providence Police Pensions
After helping a federal investigation of search engine giant Google, North Providence and East Providence have been awarded 70 million dollars to fix their police pension shortfalls. The police departments of both communities helped investigate the company’s distribution of ads for illegal prescription drug sales. Each community got a 60 million dollar share when Google [...]
Brothers Plead Not Guilty to Used Cooking Oil Scheme
Two brothers from Cranston have pleaded not guilty in an alleged scheme to steal 430,000 dollars worth of used cooking oil from hundreds of restaurants in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Andrew and Bruce Jeremiah pleaded not guilty during an arraignment today in federal court to charges of conspiracy to transport stolen goods and interstate transportation [...]
Flu ‘Widespread’ in Rhode Island
The flu is officially categorized as ‘widespread’ here in Rhode Island too. The Health Department reports that over 4000 people have contracted the flu since Dec 10th, and officials are urging everyone to make sure they get their vaccination shot. Flu shots are generally offered at your health care provider’s office, community clinics, and local [...]
Deadline for Superstorm Sandy Assistance Approaches
If you were affected by Superstorm or — as some called it, Frankenstorm — Sandy, you’ve got just a few more days to apply for grants or loans. The Federal Emergency Management Agency says the deadline to register is midnight Monday. Those affected by the storm can register online at www.disasterassistance.gov or call 800-621-FEMA. The [...]
Cleaning Lady Cleans Out Jewelry Boxes
A string of jewelry thefts in Barrington have been connected to East Providence cleaning lady Maria Gagnon. According to WPRI, detectives claim the jewel thief has stolen thousands of dollars worth of jewelry. Gagnon exchanged the jewelry at various pawnshops throughout the state and is now charged with grand larceny of 1500 dollars. The detectives [...]
Langevin Seeking Funds for Hurricane Sandy Damage
U.S. Rep. James Langevin is vowing to help Misquamicut rebuild its beach after Superstorm Sandy swept away dunes that protect the coastal community from tidal floods. The Democrat wants the House to approve several million dollars in funding for the Army Corps of Engineers that could go towards dune restoration. Langevin toured Misquamicut yesterday and [...]
Gun Sales Rise as Debates over Firearm Restrictions Continue
Gun sales are up by 40% in Rhode Island. According to WPRI, several gun store owners in the state are claiming that sales have sharply risen after the Newtown school shooting, and prices for semi-automatic weapons have sky-rocketed. Statistics from the office of the Attorney General also show that there has been a 72% increase [...]
RI Foundation Funds 12 Journeys of Self-Reflection and Development
The Rhode Island Foundation has named 12 fellows who will take part in a leadership development program. The Initiative for Nonprofit Excellence (INE) fellows come from organizations including the Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless, the Providence After School Alliance, the Providence Children’s Museum and College Visions. Each fellow will get a stipend of 10,000 [...]
