Rhode Island's Weirdest News Of 2019: Year In Review

It's the end of the year, so Patch is taking a look back at some of the best, funniest, or, in this case, weirdest, stories we've covered in Rhode Island this year. What follows is a selection of some of the strangest headlines across the state over the course of 2019.

URI Celebration of Patriots Win Features Dumpster Fire

Three students were arrested following Sunday night's rowdy celebration.

SK Cops Not Cool With Whoever Dumped Red Pleather Sofa On Road

Dumping your sofa on the side of the road is not the recommended way to get rid of it.

Mass. Firefighter Arrested In Middletown For Naked 7-Eleven Run

The girlfriend of John Walsh, 60, reportedly told officers she dared him to enter the store naked.

Stinky Situation: Proposed Development Borders Newport Trash Dump

Members of the public raised concerns about the proposed Newport Grand development's proximity to the city's Waste Management facility.

Rhode Island's 'Conjuring' Farmhouse Sold To Couple

The previous owners said the 1736 farmhouse was indeed haunted - by trespassers hoping to get a glimpse thanks to the 2013 movie.