Crime & Safety

Providence Mounted Command Welcomes 5 New Horses: Patch PM

Also: Stop & Shop President speaks out following strike, Coventry man arrested again on drug charges and more.

The Providence Police Department added five new horses to the mounted command stables on Thursday.
The Providence Police Department added five new horses to the mounted command stables on Thursday. (Harry Trump/Getty Images - File)

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

Meet Providence's Newest Equine Police Officers

Salute, Chase, Thunder, Jed and Prince were welcomed into the Roger Williams Park stables on Thursday.

Fire Marshal Investigating Coventry Barn Fire As Possible Arson

The state fire marshal is investigating a barn fire on South Main Street on Wednesday evening.

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Stop & Shop President: 'We’re Moving Forward Stronger Than Ever'

Mark McGowan released a statement saying the strike was "a challenging period," but the company is moving forward.

Westerly Man Convicted Again For Second-Degree Murder

David Roscoe pleaded guilty to second-degree murder Wednesday after his conviction for the same crime was overturned by the Supreme Court.

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