Crime & Safety

Arrest Made In Smithfield Farm Break-In: Patch PM

Also: Thomas Ryan makes $35M gift to URI | Construction planned for Newport neighborhood | Gas prices fall another 3 cents.

Welcome to Monday's edition of Patch PM. Here are the latest headlines from around the Rhode Island Patch network.

Police Make Arrest In Connection With Blackbird Farms Break-In

Andy Alicea of Providence was arrested in connection with the June break-in, when more than $12,000 worth of meat was stolen.

Thomas, Cathy Ryan Make 'Transformational' $35M Gift To URI

The gift is the largest gift to date the university has received.

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Construction Planned For Newport's Historic Hill Neighborhood

Road, sidewalk and curb improvements are planned for High, School and Division Streets.

Rhode Island Gas Prices Down 3 Cents Again

AAA Northeast believes a sudden gas spike may be imminent following an attack on two oil facilities in Saudi Arabia.

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