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Rhode Island man faces drug peddling charges following traffic stop in Attleboro

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ATTLEBORO — A Providence man on probation for drug dealing in Rhode Island was arraigned Friday in Attleboro District Court on narcotics charges related to a traffic stop on Newport Avenue.

Roshan J. Young, 42, was freed after posting $3,000 cash bail and faces charges of possession of crack cocaine with intent to distribute and two motor vehicle charges, according to court records.

David Linton may be reached at 508-236-0338.



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Retired Providence police officer charged in deadly crash

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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.

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R.I. Active Toastmasters Installs Club Officers

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R.I. Active Toastmasters Installs Club Officers


Submitted content On Monday evening June 17, Rhode Island Active Toastmaster’s held their officer elections during their June meeting, for the upcoming Toastmaster’s year starting on July 1 and running through June 30. New president Bethany Hashway lives in East Greenwich. Here’s some background information about Toastmasters. This club is one of 13,500 in Toastmasters […]



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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.

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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.

Have a news tip? Email jimmy.bentley@patch.com.



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