Harboring A Criminal, Felony Assault: Coventry Police Arrest Log

Other charges in the Coventry police log included driving under the influence, drug charges and more.

Warwick School Vice Principal From Coventry Charged With DUI

Todd Grimes, 54, of Coventry, has been the assistant principal at Toll Gate High School in Warwick since 2015. He was arrested in Westerly.

'Flash Freeze' May Hit Rhode Island With Some Snow: Weather Advisory

A cold air mass will move into Rhode Island Thursday, dropping temperatures well below freezing.

2 Small Businesses In Coventry Get State Agriculture, Seafood Grants

The two Coventry businesses received a combined $9,838 in state grants.

Warwick Man Sentenced For Molesting Child In Coventry And Providence

Michael Elgar, 41, was sentenced to 15 years in prison for repeatedly sexually assaulting a young boy in Providence and Coventry.

Elementary School Custodian From Coventry Faces Child Porn Charge

Ronald Plante, who faces a child porn charge, works as a custodian at a Hopkinton elementary school and at the North Kingstown Free Library.

Rhode Island Launching Wildfire Training Course

In 2022, which was marked by a severe drought, Rhode Island experienced more than 80 wildfires, according to DEM officials.

Cat With Special Needs Up For Adoption In Coventry

Coventry Animal Control have a cat with special needs up for adoption. The cat pictured is deaf and has been at the pound for over a month.

2 RI Companies Ranked Among Forbes’ ‘America’s Best Large Employers’

Forbes ranks the top 500 large employers nationwide, based on employee feedback. See which Rhode Island companies made the list.

Strangulation, Gun Charges: Coventry Police Arrest Log

Other charges in the Coventry police log included assault, trespassing, vandalism, drug charges and more.

Coventry Man Facing Several Gun Charges

Coventry police say they searched the car of George Blais, 55, after noticing gun accessories partially covered by a blanket.

Rhode Island Using Planned Fires To Prevent Large Wildfires

In 2022, which was marked by a severe drought, Rhode Island experienced more than 80 wildfires, according to DEM officials.

Firing A Gun In A Compact Area, Hacking: Coventry Police Arrest Log

Other charges found in the Coventry police log included larceny, shoplifting, assault, reckless driving and more.

Warming Centers Opening In Coventry Amid Frigid Temperatures

Winds chills in RI are expected to be dangerous and reach their coldest since February 2016, according to the National Weather Service.

See The Rare Green Comet Over RI Before Full Snow Moon Washes It Out

Before the moon turns full, try to catch a glimpse of a rare green comet that hasn’t been seen since Neanderthals roamed Earth.

Strangulation Charges, Tons Of Fake Money: Coventry Top Stories

See the top 10 most-read stories on Coventry Patch in the past week, including a Coventry widower being scammed out of $80,000 and more.

Child Care Costs Eat Up More Of Kent County Parents’ Income

In 2022, families in Kent County spent about $12,843 in child care costs.

Fake Money, Strangulation Charges: Coventry Police Arrest Log

Embezzlement, driving under the influence and vandalism were also among the charges from Coventry police arrests.

IN Woman Scams 96-Year-Old Coventry Widower Looking For Love: Feds

Prosecutors said Brittany Rakia Shawnai Lasley, 32, scammed a 96-year-old Coventry man out of $80,000.

3 Men Caught In Coventry With 195 Counterfeit $20 Bills: Police

Two men from Brooklyn, New York, and another from Hartford, Connecticut, were also accused of using fake money in East Greenwich.

Rhode Island Woman Dies In Rollover Crash On I-95 In West Warwick

Beatrice Batista, 25, of Central Falls, died after her car rolled over and struck a tree, Rhode Island State Police said.

Robbery, Fentanyl Charges: Coventry Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Jan. 8 and Jan. 14.

Coventry Animal Control Looking For Homes For Dog, Cat

See a black domestic short-hair cat and a friendly male pitbull who has lived with other dogs and cats up for adoption in Coventry.

Star Students: Help Patch Recognize Extraordinary Students In Coventry

Patch and T-Mobile are partnering to celebrate Star Students who make life better in Coventry with contributions big and small.

2023 Income Tax Season Opens In RI: When To File 2022 Returns With IRS

Federal and state income tax returns are due April 18 in Rhode Island.

July 4 Fireworks; T-Mobile Store Robbed; More: Coventry Top Stories

See what the top five most-read stories on Coventry Patch were this past week.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2023: What's Open, Closed In Coventry

While King's birthday was Jan. 15, the national holiday falls on the third Monday of January.

Kent County Back Down To 'Medium Risk' For COVID-19 Spread

This means Providence County is the only one in Rhode Island still at the "high" risk designation for COVID-19 spread.

2 NY Men Rob Coventry T-Mobile Store: Police

Coventry police said a foot chase and a perimeter search involving a police K-9 led to the arrest of two men from New York City.

Coventry Will Have Its 1st Annual July 4th Fireworks In 2023

To celebrate the town's first July 4 celebration, the recreation department booked Rhode Island's Billy Gilman, who was on "The Voice."

Winter Anglers Rejoice: State Stocking Coventry Pond With Fish

Rainbow trout, lake trout and Sebago Atlantic salmon will be stocked at Carbuncle Pond in Coventry.

22 Dogs Up For Adoption, All Surrendered To Coventry Animal Control

Coventry Animal Control said the dogs were all living under one roof in unsanitary condtions.

Coventry Middle School Has Brief Lockdown

The juveniles responsible for making threats were located, and the lockdown was lifted after about 15 minutes, Coventry police said.

The Most-Read Stories On Patch In Coventry For 2022

In 2022, Coventry Patch has told some amazing stories, and these were the most read.

Can You Guess The Most-Read Story On Coventry Patch For 2022?

Was it the armed standoff with Coventry police; a $77k lottery ticket sold in town; the blizzard of 2022; or a large gas leak?

New Year's Eve 2022 In, Around Coventry, Rhode Island

From parties to concerts and family hikes, there's plenty of New Year's Eve events in Rhode Island to say goodbye to 2022 and hello to 2023.

Summit General Store In Coventry Closing At End Of 2022

Summit General store, has been a staple in the Coventry community for more than five decades.

Water Main Break In Coventry Closes South Main Street

There will be no access to South Main Street from Route 117, because the water main break is near the bridge.

Coventry Town Council Suspends Town Manager

"When a team is failing, you replace the coach," Councilor Jonathan Pascua said in support of suspending Town Manager Benjamin Marchant.

Body Found In Icy Coventry Pond

Authorities were called to Carbuncle Pond around 8:30 a.m. when a body was found.