🌱 Patch AM: Intoxicated MA Driver Eluded Law But Nabbed After West Warwick Crash: Cops

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In today's newsletter:

• High-speed DUI pursuit on I-95 in West Warwick ends in crash

Also on today's calendar: Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA.

Today's riddle: Why did the man leave his watch in the bank? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: Humid; a stray p.m. t-shower, with a high of 81 and low of 64 degrees.
• Wednesday: Partly sunny, temps: high: 85, low: 67.
• Thursday: An afternoon shower possible, with a high of 85 and low of 63 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Intoxicated MA Driver Eluded Law But Nabbed After West Warwick Crash: Cops (patch.com) — West Warwick drivers may have noticed a late-night police pursuit on I-95 Saturday, where state police say a Massachusetts man suspected of driving drunk crashed before being arrested. Troopers report he tried to elude a cruiser at high speed, then was taken to Kent Hospital in Warwick for evaluation and later arraigned and released to a responsible adult.
   

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Saturday August 22
• Purr-fect Family Fun: New England Meow Outfit Announces Annual Cat Show in Seekonk, MA →
  Ramada Inn, located at 213 Taunton Ave., Seekonk, MA,,
  9:00 am

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🗓 Events Nearby

Tuesday August 18
• NK REC. - Youth Summer Camp Program
  FOREST PARK EL. SCHOOL Forest Park Elementary School, 50 Woodlawn Dr, North Kingstown
  8:00 am
• 2026 - North Kingstown Summer Concert Series: The Senders →
  North Kingstown Arts Council, 100 Fairway Dr, North Kingstown
  5:00 pm
• Parent University: Learn about cell phone procedures and the tools available to communicate with your child's school →
  Providence Public Schools Providence, RI 02903
  5:30 pm
• Planning Commission Meeting →
  North Kingstown, RI Calendar, 80 Boston Neck Road, North Kingstown
  6:30 pm
Wednesday August 19
• Municipal Court →
  East Greenwich, RI Calendar East Greenwich, RI 02818
  9:30 am
• Parent University: How to stay informed, involved and empowered with your school community →
  Providence Public Schools Providence, RI 02903
  5:30 pm
Thursday August 20
• PROBATE COURT →
  East Greenwich, RI Calendar, 125 Main Street, East Greenwich
  9:30 am
• Tree ID Program
  Willett Free Library 45 Ferry Road, Saunderstown, RI 02874
  4:00 pm
• Taste of EG Stroll
  East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce 580 Main St, East Greenwich, RI 02818
  5:00 pm
• Parent University: Prepare your child for PreK and learning about the Special Education process →
  Providence Public Schools Virtual
  5:30 pm
• North Kingstown Leisure Services Advisory Meeting →
  North Kingstown, RI Calendar, 24 Bruce Boyer Road, North Kingstown
  6:00 pm
Sunday August 23
• Patio Party Fundraiser 5pm
  Willett Free Library 45 Ferry Road, Saunderstown, RI 02874

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• BJ's Restaurants, Inc. posted a job opening for Janitorial in Warwick. Apply here.
• Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Cranston. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near West Warwick here.

🗞 Nearby News

Warwick

• Man arrested on multiple charges in Warwick (newportdispatch.com)
• Hungry Pot to open in Warwick (wpri.com)

East Greenwich

• EG Calendar: Town Council, School Committee Meetings; Taste of Main Stroll (eastgreenwichnews.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he could save time! (Thank you Lorraine S. for sending it in!)
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