Rhode Island
Mask mandate lifted on RI public transit
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Passengers utilizing public transportation in Rhode Island are now not required to put on masks.
The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) knowledgeable passengers that efficient Tuesday, face masks are now not essential to trip.
RIPTA’s choice comes quickly after the Transportation Safety Administration (TSA) introduced it should now not implement the federal masks mandate, which has been in impact for greater than a 12 months.
Regardless of the change, RIPTA CEO Scott Avedisian stated they’re encouraging passengers to proceed sporting masks, which is in step with federal suggestions from the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention (CDC).
RIPTA drivers are additionally now not required to put on masks whereas on the job.
Rhode Island
Retired Providence police officer charged in deadly crash
A retired police officer has been charged with DUI after he allegedly hit and killed a woman riding a tricycle in North Kingston, Rhode Island Thursday, WJAR reports.
North Kingstown police said 53-year-old Linda Sherman was riding at the intersection of Boston Neck Road and Earle Street when she was hit and killed by a truck.
The truck driver, 59-year-old Daniel Famiglietti, was arrested at the scene. WJAR reports that Famiglietti spent three decades as a police officer, retiring from the Providence Police Department in 2022.
Famiglietti was charged with DUI and released on a $20,000 bail.
Rhode Island
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Rhode Island
CT Man Accused Of Striking Coventry Police Officer With His Car
COVENTRY, RI — A Connecticut man was arrested Tuesday after police said he struck a Coventry officer with his car in a hit-and-run crash.
Rylan Roy, 19, of Thompson, Connecticut, was charged with duty to stop in an accident resulting in serious bodily injury, driving to endanger-resulting in physical injury, and felony assault and/or battery.
Around 9 p.m., Coventry police and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management were called to the Coventry Bike Path, west of Lewis Farm Road, to disperse a group of people. Police said as officers walked up to the group, a car sped away and struck an officer. According to police, the driver headed towards the Connecticut border.
The police officer was taken to Kent County Hospital in Warwick after suffering injuries.
Through on-scene witness interviews and additional investigative measures, the suspect was identified as Roy, and an extraditable arrest warrant was issued, police said.
Connecticut State Police arrested Roy Tuesday. Police said Roy posted bail in Connecticut and turned himself in to Coventry police. He was arraigned in Third District Court on Friday morning. Bail was set at $5,000 with surety.
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