Crimes In The Providence Area On The Decline: Patch PM

Welcome to Wednesday's edition of Patch PM. Here are the latest headlines from around the local Patch network.

Providence-Area Crime Drops; Undocumented Population Stable

A new analysis looked at whether unauthorized immigration is tied to crime rates. Here's what they found in the Providence metro area.

Providence To Newport Fast Ferry Service Resumes May 24

This year, the Providence to Newport ferry will also make stops in Bristol during weekends.

ACI Correctional Officer Charged With Having Sex With Inmates

Collins Umoh is accused of having sex with three female inmates on seven different occasions.

RI House Approves Ban On Cashless Businesses

The House of Representatives approved a bill that would require all Rhode Island businesses to accept cash as a form of payment.