Crime & Safety

RI Man To Plead Guilty To Sending Threatening Emails: Patch PM

Also: RWU freshman to volunteer across RI | Fishmen charged with exceeding striped bass limits | Tiverton bridge closing for repairs.

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“I will rip every limb from your body and eat it, piece by piece,” read one message the man was accused of sending to the professor.
“I will rip every limb from your body and eat it, piece by piece,” read one message the man was accused of sending to the professor. (Jenna Fisher/Patch)

Happy Friday, and welcome to Patch PM. Before you head out to start your weekend, here's a look at today's latest headlines from around the Rhode Island Patch network.

North Kingstown Man To Plead Guilty To Threatening MA Professor

Matthew Haviland was accused of sending 28 violent emails to a pro-abortion Massachusetts professor.

Roger Williams University Freshman Class To Volunteer Across RI

The 1,100 students will spend their last day of summer freedom volunteering at 39 locations across Rhode Island and Southeastern Mass.

2 Rhode Island Fisherman Charged With Exceeding Fishing Limits

Robert Majors, 41, of Bristol and Peter Parente, 53, of West Greenwich were in possession of 38 striped bass, 37 more than the daily limit.

Nanaquaket Pond Bridge Closing For Repairs

The bridge will be closed from August 26 through 30.

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