🌱 Patch AM: Coventry Man Charged With Possessing Child Pornography: Police

Good morning to you Coventry! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Coventry man faces child pornography charge with strict bail conditions
• How will Coventry's new federally funded ambulance improve local emergency response?

Also on today's calendar: Medicare, Explained and 5 more events.

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

Weather forecast:

• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 74 and low of 61 degrees.
• Friday: Very warm with clouds and sun, temps: high: 80, low: 52.
• Saturday: Partly sunny and not as warm, with a high of 70 and low of 43 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Coventry Man Charged With Possessing Child Pornography: Police (patch.com) — Coventry residents are learning that a 79-year-old local man, Marvin Mitchell, has been charged with possessing child pornography following his arrest by the Rhode Island State Police Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. He was arraigned in Third Division District Court, released on $10,000 personal recognizance, and faces strict conditions including limited internet access and no contact with minors.
   

• RI Delegation Delivers Nearly $4.5 Million for Local Firefighters (senate.gov) — Coventry's fire service is set to receive nearly $500,000 in federal funding to replace a heavily used Central Coventry ambulance with a new vehicle, improving local emergency response. The broader grant package also sends millions to other Rhode Island departments and the state fire academy for upgraded equipment, training, and safety gear that could benefit Coventry residents during regional emergencies.
   

📸 Around Coventry

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Coventry

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★ Featured events ★

Wednesday October 14
• Classical Girls Varsity Soccer @ Coventry →
  Coventry High School, 40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
  6:00 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 1
• Medicare, Explained →
  The Annex / CLC, Room 127, 1675 Flat River Road, Coventry, R.I.
  6:15 pm
Saturday October 3
• Cornerstone of Faith UM Church "Harvest Breakfast" →
  1081 Main St, Coventry
  8:00 am
Wednesday October 7
• Coventry vs Toll Gate →
  40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
  6:30 pm
Tuesday October 13
• Coventry vs Tiverton →
  40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
  6:30 pm
Thursday October 15
• Coventry Republican Town Committee Monthly Meeting →
  Coventry RI
  6:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• Qigong Workshop →
  Light of Hope, 245 Phenix Ave, Cranston
  10:00 am
Tuesday October 20
• Coventry vs Classical →
  40 Reservoir Rd, Coventry
  6:30 pm

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🗓 Events Nearby

Thursday October 1
• Goodjuice - Tequila Tasting →
  Condesa Restaurante Mexicano, West Warwick
  5:00 pm
• Goodjuice →
  West Warwick RI
  5:00 pm
• Municipal Court →
  East Greenwich, RI Calendar East Greenwich, RI 02818
  6:00 pm
Friday October 2
• Johnston at West Warwick →
  West Warwick High School, 1 Webster Knight Dr, West Warwick
  6:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Tractor Supply posted a job opening for Team Member in Coventry. Apply here.
• Canon Business Process Services, Inc. posted a job opening for Overnight Shift Supervisor in West Greenwich. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Coventry here.

🗞 Nearby News

West Greenwich

• Associate Quality Control (amgen.com)

West Warwick

• 7 Best Project Scheduling Tools for Teams in 2026 (tycoonstory.com)
• Centreville Bank selects Jack Henry & Associates for tech upgrades (pbn.com)

East Greenwich

• Slow Down Together With an Inner Peace Party (naturalawakeningsboston.com)
• State Police Turn Off EG Flock Cameras (eastgreenwichnews.com)
• 2 Rhode Island Starbucks Closing: Reports (patch.com)

Ok Coventry! 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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