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Naked man stops I-93 traffic, police say
The incident occurred Sunday afternoon near exit 15. Police responded to multiple reports regarding a naked man on I-93 Sunday. At around 4:15 p.m., Massachusetts State Police received several calls about a man in the travel lanes of I-93 near exit 15 without any clothing on. Troopers found the man laying in the lanes of the southbound side of the highway when they arrived, a police spokesperson said.
Second Suspect in 2023 North Norwich Trailer Theft Arrested in Rhode Island
The Chenango County Sheriff's Office says the second suspect in the theft of a trailer last summer has been arrested in Rhode Island. In July 2023, an enclosed trailer was reported stolen from a business in North Norwich. Two suspects, Michael Garramone of Remsen, NY and Derek Crouse of Whitesboro, NY, were identified after the vehicle used in the larceny was tracked into Oneida County from security camera footage. Garramone was arrested two weeks after the theft.
Rain threat returns for the midweek
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — We were treated to a firey sunrise this morning, but sunshine will otherwise be very limited the next two days. Showers are possible as we head towards the afternoon hours, but the best chance of rain will be Wednesday night into Thursday. Heavy rain is possible through Thursday morning.
Big plugs for big fish
Expert angler Richard Reich will be the featured speaker this Monday, May 20, 7 p.m. at a seminar titled “Big plugs for big fish.” The seminar is sponsor by the RI Saltwater Anglers Association (RISAA) at the West Warwick Elks Lodge, 60 Clyde Street, West Warwick. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. with food available through the Elks kitchen. RISAA members free, non-members are asked to make a $10 donation to the RISAA Scholarship Fund.
Weather Alert: Flash flood potential continues this morning
9:30 AM UPDATE: Our Areal Flood Warning has been extended until lunch time for much of the region. Lowland flooding is ongoing and will likely continue where rain persists. Turn around, don't drown!. 6:30 AM UPDATE: An areal flooding has been issued for much of the region until 9:30 AM....
Mass. weather: Where New England could see 3 inches of rain, flood risk
Wet and humid conditions on Wednesday could lead to more rainfall across southern New England as the evening continues, according to the National Weather Service. Forecasters anticipate some areas could see more widespread rain Wednesday into Thursday, with the heaviest rain expected to arrive around 10 or 11 p.m., according to the weather service.
Providence Police investigating possible shooting near Crossroads
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Police Department said it is investigating a possible shooting after a man entered Crossroads Rhode Island with an “alleged gunshot wound behind the ear” Wednesday. The department said the man was alert and transported to Rhode Island Hospital for non-life threatening...
Man sentenced to prison for illegal reentry, social security fraud
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Officials announced Wednesday that a Honduran national who illegally reentered the country was sentenced to federal prison for social security fraud. The United States Attorney’s Office for Rhode Island said 42-year-old Belfran Joel Najera-Chirinos used the Social Security number of another individual to gain employment...
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