Crime & Safety

58 Rhode Island Boy Scout Leaders Accused Of Sex Abuse: Patch PM

Also: Police search for missing Pawtucket woman, new donut shop comes to Portsmouth and more.

Lawyers are naming dozens of Boy Scout leaders accused of child sex abuse.
Lawyers are naming dozens of Boy Scout leaders accused of child sex abuse. (George Frey/Getty Images)

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58 Rhode Island Boy Scout Leaders Accused Of Sex Abuse

The Boy Scouts of America identified nearly 8,000 leaders accused of molesting children since the 1940s.

Missing Person: Pawtucket Woman Believed To Be In Danger

Sandra Lemus is believed to be in danger as she may have memory loss.

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New England Homemade Donuts Opens Second Location In Portsmouth

A grand opening celebration is planned for April 27, complete with free donuts and other special giveaways.

Threat Prompts Early Dismissal At Warwick Veterans Middle School

School officials said the early dismissal was out of an abundance of caution and everyone at the school is safe.

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