Community Corner

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

Happening soon: Escada Restaurant & Bar – Johnston – RI on the Johnston Patch calendar

Patch AM Team's profile picture
Patch AM Team, Patch StaffVerified Patch Staff Badge
Tuesday October 6th Patch AM
Tuesday October 6th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

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

Show off your photography skills and the sights around town! Click here to submit your Photo of the Day to Patch AM!

🗓 Upcoming Events in Johnston

Add your event to our calendar and newsletter!

★ Featured events ★

Want to see your event featured? Click here!

Other local events

📣 Johnston Shout Outs!

Want to say something great about someone in town? Click here to submit your Shout Out to Patch AM! It's free!

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.

💬 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!)
Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!

👉 Help make Patch AM better

We use a combination of real people and machines to tell you what's happening around town. Learn more about Patch AM.

Share to NextDoor     Share to Facebook

Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.

More from Johnston