🌱 Patch AM: Johnston Woman Wanted On Obstructing Charge Surrenders To Law: Cops

Coffee in hand, Johnston? We've got the latest town updates for you. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

• Johnston woman turns herself in on obstruction warrant
• How the community rallied for a severely injured Johnston teen

Also on today's calendar: The Third Great Marian Procession and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Sunshine, with a high of 62 and low of 37 degrees.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny, temps: high: 65, low: 54.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny and nice, with a high of 73 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Johnston Woman Wanted On Obstructing Charge Surrenders To Law: Cops (patch.com) — Johnston residents may recognize the name of a 27-year-old local woman who recently turned herself in to Rhode Island State Police on a warrant for obstructing an officer. She surrendered at the Scituate Barracks on September 28 and was processed before being taken to Third Division District Court for arraignment, according to police.
   

• NBC 10 AM Flash Briefing: October 5, 2026 (turnto10.com) — A Johnston teen badly burned on the Amtrak line in Providence is still recovering, and neighbors just held two fundraisers to support the family. The same news roundup notes a body recovered in Providence waters, a serious hockey injury in Walpole, and a surprise visit by former President Joe Biden to a Newport car show.
   

📸 Around Johnston

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston

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★ Featured events ★

Monday October 12
• Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI →
  Escada Restaurant & Bar, 39 Putnam Pike, Johnston
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Thursday October 8
• Open Practice/Study session →
  Rhode Island School of Mixology, 1395 Atwood Ave. Ste. 208, Johnston
  9:30 am
• Mixology Practical Exam Check in time →
  Rhode Island School of Mixology, 1395 Atwood Ave. Ste. 208, Johnston
  12:00 pm
• Mixology Practical Exam Check in time is 12:00pm →
  Rhode Island School of Mixology, 1395 Atwood Ave. Ste. 208, Johnston
  12:00 pm
Friday October 9
• Tolman at Johnston →
  Johnston High School, 345 Cherry Hill Rd, Johnston
  6:00 pm
Monday October 12
• Library closed
  Marian J. Mohr Memorial Library, 1 Memorial Avenue, Johnston
• Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr.'s 4th Annual Columbus Day Food Truck Feast →
  Johnston War Memorial Park, 1583 Hartford Ave, Johnston
  11:30 am
• Food Trucks @ Johnston Memorial Park →
  1583 Hartford Ave, Johnston
  11:30 am
• Night Class Bartending & Mixology →
  Rhode Island School of Mixology, 1395 Atwood Ave. Ste. 208, Johnston
  5:00 pm
Saturday October 17
• The Third Great Marian Procession →
  538 Broadway, Providence
  9:00 am
• Qigong Workshop →
  Light of Hope, 245 Phenix Ave, Cranston
  10:00 am
• Revolutionary War: Perspective of Indigenous People & Local Militia →
  Hipses Rock, 216 Morgan Ave, Johnston
  12:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Chipotle posted a job opening for Crew Member in Johnston. Apply here.
• KFC posted a job opening for Team Member in Greenville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Johnston here.

🗞 Nearby News

North Providence

• North Providence Pumpkins in the Park Set for Oct. 23 (upriseri.com)
• Who are RI's best high school football teams? Here's our midseason Top 20 (providencejournal.com)

Cranston

• Wrestler Monica Monroe Wins WWE ID Women's Title, Earns Contract (newsbreak.com)
• Block and Foulkes address Aging, Disability and Behavioral Health at Gubernatorial Forum (rinewstoday.com)
• Ask Chef Walter: The Secret Orchard of Pawtucket (rinewstoday.com)

Providence

• Providence Couple Charged With Child Endangerment (patch.com)
• 2 Arrested After Providence Court Cellblock 'Disturbance,' Police Say (patch.com)

Ok Johnston! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "Why do Norway's navy ships all have barcodes?" — So when they come back to port they can just scan-da-navi-an! (Thank you Jessica C. for sending it in!)
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