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Today's riddle: Why are crows so alert and curious? 🤔 (Answer below!)
1. Man arrested on child molestation charges in Cranston (newportdispatch.com) — Cranston readers should know that state and task force officers recently arrested a local man on multiple second-degree child molestation charges, along with several others tied to domestic violence and a stolen vehicle case linked to Cranston investigations. Additional arrests connected to nearby Central Falls and Pawtucket cases highlight ongoing regional enforcement efforts that may impact safety and court activity affecting Cranston residents.
2. Two New York men charged with cooking oil theft in Cranston (providencejournal.com) — Cranston police say two New York men were caught after allegedly stealing about 100 gallons of used cooking oil from a local restaurant, part of a broader problem affecting eateries citywide. Officers used Flock license plate readers to quickly track the suspects' van, highlighting both the technology's crime-fighting benefits and the wider debate over its data-sharing and privacy implications.
3. RI Lottery Powerball, Numbers Midday winning numbers for Sept. 12, 2026 (newportri.com) — If you bought a Rhode Island Lottery ticket in Cranston or nearby, you can now check the Sept. 12 Powerball, Numbers, Wild Money, and Millionaire for Life winning numbers. Any prize of $600 or more must be claimed at Lottery Headquarters on Pontiac Avenue in Cranston, where staff can also explain jackpot and annuity options for big winners.
4. Are you the best spotted lanternfly smasher in RI? See how you stack up. (providencejournal.com) — Spotted lanternflies are now established across Rhode Island, with especially heavy numbers around Providence, Pawtucket, and Cranston, and residents are being urged to kill them on sight. A new website, Spotted!, lets you log kills, upload photos, and compete with other towns, turning pest control into a game while helping protect local trees, grapevines, and other plants.
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