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Last Week in RI: Rush Hour Shooting, Truck vs School Bus
Miss anything that happened last week? Here are some of the top stories from around Rhode Island. Click the headlines to read the full story.
Written by Patrick Luce
Monday, Oct. 21
Portsmouth School Bus, Pickup Truck Collide
Two drivers were transported to nearby hospitals Monday morning after a Portsmouth school bus and pickup truck collided in Island Park.Tuesday, Oct. 22
Fire District Future Unclear After Budget Approval
At the conclusion of a 2-hour voting period, taxpayers decided by a 757 to 136 vote margin to approve the proposed $5.6 million budget and the accompanying $2.50 residential and $3.75 per $1,000 commercial tax levies. But the Central Coventry Fire District still may be forced to close its doors.Shots Fired Off Reservoir Ave. During Rush Hour
Multiple gunshots rang out late Tuesday afternoon as drivers were making their way home on Reservoir Avenue in Cranston.Wednesday, Oct. 23
E.P. Police Chief Sues City for Discrimination
East Providence Police Chief Joseph Tavares has filed a Human Rights Commission complaint against the City alleging discrimination, harassment and a hostile work environment.Thursday, Oct. 24
Barrington Man, Facing Sex Assault Charges, Arrested Again
The 18-year-old Barrington man charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl appeared in court on Oct. 23 for failure to attend an arraignment on a separate charge of domestic disorderly conduct.Friday, Oct. 25
Person of Interest in Shooting Turns Himself In
General Jones, 27, who was identified by Cranston Police as a person of interest in Tuesday's broad-daylight shooting on Reservoir Ave., has turned himself in.Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
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