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  • What led to nine DUI arrests in one week in East Greenwich?

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• Police Log: 9 DUI Arrests, Paycheck Switcheroo (eastgreenwichnews.com) — East Greenwich police recorded nine DUI-related arrests and several other incidents between Aug. 10 and 17, including alleged paycheck fraud at a local business, a stolen scooter, and domestic cyberstalking. The log also notes vandalism at Dave's Market, late-night disturbances, and multiple traffic stops where drivers reportedly refused sobriety tests.
   

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