Rhode Island Man Facing 14 Child Molestation, Sexual Assault Charges: PM Patch RI

Also: Attorney general calls on Kia, Hyundai to prevent car thefts; learn about RI spies in American Revolution; cool houses for sale; more.

Posted Tue, Mar 21, 2023 at 3:23 pm ET

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RI Man Facing 14 Child Molestation, Sexual Assault Charges: South Kingstown man was arraigned in Washington Superior Court Monday on child molestation and sexual assault charges. Luke Gedeon, 45, was charged with five counts of first-degree sexual assault, eight counts of second-degree child molestation and one count of first-degree child molestation.
RI Attorney General Calls On Kia, Hyundai To Prevent Car Thefts: Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha is one of nearly two dozen attorney generals across the United States to call on vehicle manufactures Kia and Hyundai to take action to prevent car thefts. On Monday, Neronha joined attorney generals in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New York and across the country in signing a petition urging Kia and Hyundai to install the same anti-theft immobilizers that are standard in most other vehicles.
Learn About RI Spies In American Revolution At Talk In Little Compton: A Little Compton author is providing an opportunity for people to learn a little more about the founding of the United States. At 7 p.m. April 7, author and historian Christian McBurney will host a talk at the United Congregational Church in Little Compton titled, "Spies in Revolutionary Rhode Island." The presentation will also be available on Zoom.

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