🌱 Patch AM: Why federal and state police targeted a Central Falls man at dawn

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In today's newsletter:

• Why federal and state police targeted a Central Falls man at dawn
• Parking dispute on Garfield Street ends with gunfire and arrest
• Did you know Central Falls used to be called Chocolateville?

Also on today's calendar: Harmony Heritage Women's A Cappella Chorus Invites Female Singers to Sing at A Cappella Holiday Show and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Humid with periods of sun, with a high of 77 and low of 63 degrees.
• Friday: An afternoon shower possible, temps: high: 84, low: 55.
• Saturday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 71 and low of 46 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• FBI And RISP Arrest Central Falls Man On Gun Charges: Cops (patch.com) — A Central Falls man was arrested after an FBI and Rhode Island State Police investigation led to multiple gun-related charges, including carrying without a permit and possessing a firearm as a prohibited person. The 20-year-old was arraigned as a bail violator in District Court, underscoring ongoing gun enforcement efforts directly affecting Central Falls residents.
   

• Central Falls man accused of assaulting neighbor, firing gun during dispute (turnto10.com) — Central Falls police responded to Garfield Street after a parking dispute between neighbors escalated into an assault and gunfire, leaving a 19-year-old woman with head injuries that required hospital treatment. Officers say a 36-year-old male neighbor allegedly hit her, struck her with a firearm, then fired into the ground before retreating inside, leading to his arrest on multiple assault and weapons charges.
   

• 39+ of the wildest, wackiest facts about Rhode Island (capecodtimes.com) — Central Falls gets a fun shout-out in a statewide roundup of quirky Rhode Island facts, highlighting that the city was once known as "Chocolateville" thanks to an early chocolate mill along the Blackstone River. The piece tours all 39 cities and towns, but Central Falls residents may especially enjoy learning how cocoa once defined their neighborhood's identity and aroma.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Central Falls

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday October 1
• Harmony Heritage Women's A Cappella Chorus Invites Female Singers to Sing at A Cappella Holiday Show →
  100 Newman Ave, East Providence
  9:00 am

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Other local events

Tuesday October 13
• Shea Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Central Falls →
  Central Falls High School, 24 Summer St, Central Falls
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• West Warwick Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Central Falls →
  Central Falls High School, 24 Summer St, Central Falls
  6:30 pm
Saturday October 17
• The Third Great Marian Procession →
  538 Broadway, Providence
  9:00 am
Thursday October 29
• JSCHS Girls Varsity Volleyball @ Central Falls →
  Central Falls High School, 24 Summer St, Central Falls
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• International Coastal Cleanup - Lincoln Woods →
  Lincoln Woods, 2 Les Pawson Loop, Lincoln
  10:00 am
• "Liberty is Sweet": Reconstructing the World of Black Loyalists through Archival and Literary Detective Work with Jane Lancaster →
  The Museum at the John Brown House, 52 Power Street, Providence
  5:30 pm
• Municipal Court →
  Lincoln, RI Calendar Lincoln, RI 02865
  6:00 pm
• Black Violin →
  270 Broadway, Providence
  7:00 pm
• Emily Hahn at Trinity Brewhouse →
  Trinity Brewhouse, 186 Fountain St, Providence
  7:00 pm
• Perfect Arrangement at Barker Playhouse →
  The Barker Playhouse, 400 Benefit Street, Providence
  7:30 pm
• Trinity Rep: The Getaway Driver →
  The Trinity Rep Theatre, 201 Washington St, Providence
  7:30 pm
• Kevin Herchen at Moonshine Alley →
  Moonshine Alley, 52 Pine Street, Providence
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• PriceRite Marketplace posted a job opening for Price Rite - Stocking Clerk - Part Time (PRRC NY, RI) Salary Range $16.00 - $20.00/hr in Pawtucket. Apply here.
• CVS Health posted a job opening for Shift Supervisor in Pawtucket. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Central Falls here.

🗞 Nearby News

Pawtucket

• Police ID man killed on I-95 in Pawtucket (wpri.com)
• Adam Greenman on how he's preparing to be the next mayor of Pawtucket (oceanstatemedia.org)
• Providence Water celebrates 100 years (turnto10.com)

Lincoln

• Woonsocket Man Charged With DUI After Crash In Lincoln: Cops (patch.com)

North Providence

• Providence Water hosts Centennial celebration (turnto10.com)

Ok Central Falls! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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