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Thursday May 21st Patch AM

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  • Scituate resident faces multiple financial crime charges after state police arrest

Today's riddle: Want to hear a joke about a broken pencil? 🤔 (Answer below!)


Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: Rain and drizzle in the a.m., with a high of 63 and low of 43 degrees.
  • Friday: Intervals of clouds and sun, temps: high: 68, low: 47.
  • Saturday: Cloudy and cooler, with a high of 61 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Scituate Man Charged With Check Kiting: Cops (patch.com) — Residents in Scituate may notice increased attention on financial crimes after a 48-year-old local man was arrested on accusations of check kiting, money laundering, bank fraud, and conspiracy. State police say he was taken into custody by the financial crimes unit, processed at headquarters, arraigned, and released with a future court date.    


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Cranston

  • West Warwick Man Killed In Cranston Motorcycle Crash: Cops (patch.com)

Coventry

  • Coventry Man Charged With Check Kiting: Cops (patch.com)

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