Phone Scammer Posing As Coventry Officer: Police

Coventry police say the scammer set up a voicemail that may appear legitimate to those who attempt to call the number back.

Where To Pick Pumpkins In Coventry This Fall

Whether you plan to carve a jack-o’-lantern or add some festive flair to your stoop, there are plenty of places to pick up a pumpkin.

Woman Caught With 77 Grams Of Cocaine: Coventry Police

Coventry police say Joann Falconer, 45, of West Warwick, was caught with the cocaine during a traffic stop last month.

Massive Solar Flares Could Bring Northern Lights To RI This Week

The chances of seeing northern lights generally increase around the fall equinox, when the sun produces a surplus of geomagnetic storms.

Coventry Police Hosting 'Coffee With A Cop' Event

Here's when and where you can grab a cup of coffee with your local police officers.

Assault; Trespassing; A DUI; More: Coventry Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Sept. 6 and Sept. 13.

3 Domestic Assaults; A DUI; More: Coventry Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Aug. 31 and Sept. 5.

Coventry, West Warwick Need Volunteers To Take Care Of Cemeteries

That leaves about 160 burial sites at cemeteries in Coventry (and several in West Warwick) that require periodic care from volunteers.

A Hit-And-Run DUI; Vandalism; More: Coventry Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Aug. 27 and Aug. 31.

Threats To Public Officials; 2 DUIs: Coventry Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Aug. 23 and Aug. 25.

Kidnapping; Animal Cruelty; Assaults: Coventry Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Aug. 15 and Aug. 23.

West Greenwich Woman Wins $250K On Lottery Ticket Bought In Coventry

The woman plans to invest the winnings into her business, Rhode Island Lottery officials say.

Apple Juice Recalled For Elevated Arsenic Levels: PM Patch RI

Also: Man sentenced for molesting child several times; Stop & Shop ending tobacco sales; toxic algae blooms at local pond; more.

RI Walmart Stores Recall Apple Juice For Elevated Arsenic Levels

The juice is being recalled because the "product contains inorganic arsenic above action level set in industry guidance."

Teacher Spotlight: Louis Marshall Recognized In Coventry

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Elderly Woman Kidnapped; Beaches Reopen: RI Top Stories

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

4 RI Beaches Reopen, 1 Closes To Swimming For High Bacteria Levels

RIDOH officials said they will continue to monitor and review beach water quality regularly to ensure safe bathing throughout summer.

Sexual Assault; Cyberstalking; More: Coventry Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Aug. 3 and Aug. 8.

80-Year-Old Coventry Woman Kidnapped, Man Arrested: Police

Coventry police say Steven Henning, 54, kidnapped an 80-year-old woman and brought her to Smithfield. The victim is in the hospital.

Coventry Teen Reported Missing

Colton Picard was last seen around 6 a.m. Tuesday at his home in Coventry. Police say he was wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants.

Sexual Assault; Domestic Cyberstalking: Coventry Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Coventry police between Aug. 3 and Thursday.

Blue-Green Algae Advisory Lifted At Carbuncle Pond In Coventry

The pond is now safe again for fishing, boating and kayaking, state officials said.

4 Assaults; Cyberstalking; Felony Shoplifting; Coventry Police Log

The following people were arrested by Coventry police between July 27 and Saturday.

A Hit-And-Run Crash; DUI; More: Coventry Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Coventry police between July 23 and Saturday.

Assault On A Person Over 60; DUI; More: Coventry Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Coventry police between July 18 and July 21.

Child Molestation; Failure To Report A Death: Coventry Police Log

The following people were arrested by Coventry police between July 11 and July 18.

Teacher Spotlight: Emily Muzzy Makes A Difference In Coventry

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Coventry Man Dies After Being Hit By Car

Police say the victim, a 63-year-old Coventry man, was ruled dead at the scene of the crash.

Man Charged With 7 Child Molestation Counts: PM Patch RI

Also: Various veggies sold in Rhode Island recalled; 1 local city among best places for families to live; toxic blue-green algae blooms.

Coventry Man Charged With 7 Child Molestation Counts

Coventry police say they believe David Ouellette, 63, of Coventry, may have had other victims and urge them to come forward.

Teacher Spotlight: Kristen McCarthy Makes A Difference In Coventry

Patch has partnered with T-Mobile to recognize teachers and show them how much they’re valued and appreciated.

Assault On A Person Over 60; DUI; More: Coventry Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Coventry police between June 6 and July 11.

4 Children Hospitalized After Eating CBD Gummies At Coventry Camp

Fire officials say one teen brought the gummies to Camp Westwood YMCA and gave them to three other campers.

The Year's Best Meteor Shower Is Underway In RI: How To See It

The Perseid meteor shower is a prolific shooting star show, with 50 to 100 meteors per hour visible during the peak.

4 Drug Charges; A DUI; Shoplifting; More: Coventry Police Arrest Log

The following people were arrested by Coventry police between June 25 and July 4.

6 Charged With Stealing $300K+ In Card Skimming Scheme: PM Patch RI

Also: Man accused of driving intoxicated with 2 children in the car; RI mail delivery among poorest in the U.S.; 9 RI travelers get dengue.

Fireworks Near Me: Coventry July 4th 2024 Events

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Coventry.

A Major Public Domain Case; Tornado Confirmed; More: PM Patch RI

Also: Major bridge in West Warwick set for temporary closure; beach reopens after a bacteria-related closure; woman reported missing found.

Coventry Takes Control Of Johnson's Pond, Winning Public Domain Case

Town officials argue Soscia Holding's actions were "essentially breaching the dam" at Johnson's Pond in Coventry.

Briar Point Beach In Coventry Reopens After Bacteria-Related Closure

RIDOH officials say high bacteria levels made swimming unsafe and caused Tuesday's closure, but levels have since returned to normal.