Wyatt Detention Center Employee Resigns After Protest Incident
(Central Falls, RI) -- The Wyatt Detention Facility employee who reportedly drove a pickup truck into a group of protesters outside the center last week has resigned. Captain Thomas Woodworth’s resignation was announced on Friday, one day after he was put on leave and two days after the incident. The group Never Again was protesting the placement of ICE detainees in the jail when the truck was seen on video driving forward to go into a parking lot and making contact with some protesters, reportedly causing serious injuries to at least one.
Inmate Fight Leads To ACI Lockdown
(Cranston, RI) -- The ACI in Cranston was put on lockdown Sunday night after a reported fight that landed an inmate in the hospital. An ACI spokesperson says this was an isolated incident in the Medium Security facility, and the other inmate involved was being questioned. Jail visits will be allowed again on Monday.
Pedestrian Hit By Vehicle In Highway Ramp In Pawtucket
(Pawtucket, RI) -- A pedestrian was killed in a collision with a motor vehicle on an I-95 ramp in Pawtucket on Friday. The Rhode Island State Police reports indicate Joao Daveiga of Pawtucket was hit by a vehicle as he was crossing the on-ramp on Lonsdale Avenue. Police say the driver is cooperating and they are continuing to investigate the incident.
Complaints Of Crimes Involving JUMP Bikes In Providence
(Providence, RI) -- Some bicycles obtained through the JUMP bike-share program in Providence are apparently being used for mischief. The Providence Police Department says a mob of juveniles, many on JUMP bikes, spread out and committed assaults and other crimes last Thursday. Authorities say that was the latest in a recent series of incidents where JUMP bikes were allegedly used, including one man earlier this month saying he was robbed at gunpoint. A spokesperson for JUMP says the company is taking law enforcement reports very seriously.
Warwick Police Department Investigating Fatal Shooting Of Dogs By Officer
(Warwick, RI) -- The Warwick Police Department is investigating a use of force incident involving the fatal shooting of two dogs last Thursday. Officers responded to the Buttonwoods area for an aggressive large dogs call, and when two of them charged, Officer Jeremy Smith fired the shots, according to reports. The police department is releasing video that appears to show one of the dogs that was involved jumping on a woman at a CVS store, and is asking the public to submit any photos or videos they may have to piece together what happened.
Barrington At One Win, One Loss In LLWS
(Williamsport, PA) -- The Barrington Little League team is off today at the Little League World Series. Barrington will face the winner of a game between Hawaii and New Jersey, which is being completed today after it was suspended on Sunday due to weather. The New England representatives lost their opener to Virginia, three-to-nothing on Friday, then won six-to-one against Kentucky on Saturday.
Twin River Also Laying Off Table Games Dealers
(Lincoln, RI) -- There are more layoffs to report from Twin River Casino. The list now includes nearly 65 part-time table games dealers. The initial reports of layoffs focused on about 30 table games supervisors. All of this activity is being blamed on competition from the newly-opened Encore Casino in Massachusetts.
A.G. Says Opioid Suit Will Continue
(Providence, RI) -- The Rhode Island Attorney General's office says an opioid lawsuit is moving forward. A.G. Peter Neronha said on Friday that a state Superior Court judge denied an attempt by drug manufacturers to have the state's lawsuit dismissed. The state is suing over the public health crisis that has been allegedly created by marketing, producing, promoting and distributing opioids in Rhode Island.