Crashes, Fires, Cops Seek Help With Cases, More: Nearby News

Here are the Top 10 most popular stories and posts from around Rhode Island Patch sites last week:

1. Hurricane Force Winds, Wet Snow, Flooding Could Hit RI: NWS: The National Weather Forecast has revised its predictions for Friday's nor'easter, and the picture over Rhode Island is darkening.
2. Coventry School Bus Involved In Accident: No children were hurt, but two drivers were injured, police said.
3. Latest Rhode Island Weather: Under 3 Advisories On Friday: NWS: The storm could bring flooding inland, as well as along the south coast, the National Weather Service said. And that might not be the worst.
4. Narragansett Roller Rink Sold For $1.3 Million: The price is the highest for a mixed use commercial property in Town since 2007 before the Great Recession, according to the realtor.
5. 'I'm Joking': Portsmouth Man Arrested After Order At KFC: A Portsmouth man allegedly ordered customers at a Middletown fast food restaurant to 'get face down on the floor.'
6. Cranston Police Shut Down Prostitution House: Police say Joseph King had prostitutes working for him in two locations.
7. Newporter, Dr. Pepper Exec Pleads Guilty to Fraud, Tax Evasion: Michael Lynch pleaded guilty to charges he billed Dr. Pepper for more than $1.7 million in fraudulent invoices.
8. Red Cross Offers Tips For Friday's Nor'Easter: The Red Cross says people should follow storm safety tips and be especially careful not to walk or drive through flooded areas.
9. Coventry: House Fire On MacArthur Boulevard: Crews were called to a fire around 8 p.m.
10. Coventry Police Log: Jan 28 – 31: Here are recent arrests and citations. Information comes from the police log.

Other posts readers may have missed include:

Newport Police Capture Alleged Drug Dealer

Newport Police: Homeless Man Charged With Shoplifting

Hurricane Force Winds, Wet Snow, Flooding Could Hit RI: NWS

Newport: SUV Crashes Into Armory

RI Mariners: Don't Go Out To Sea In Nor'Easter: Coast Guard

Cranston Police: Driver Charged After Landing Pick Up In Water

Cranston Police ID Alleged Thief Caught On 'Ring' Camera

Lost Dog: Dakota

Newport: Woman Hospitalized After Fire Wednesday

National Grid: Nor-Easter Could Mean Power Outages Lasting Days

Middletown Police Seek Alleged Shoplifter

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