Blog Posts in October, 2015

Accused Students Granted Bail

As reported by Lynn Arditi in the October 21, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, three (3) students have been granted bail in connection with sexual assault cases . The students, who all attend Johnson & Wales University are accused of sexually assaulting a fellow JWU student. The men have all been charged with first degree sexual assault. A fourth student has been charged with second degree ...

Former State Rep. Pleads to DUI

As reported by Katie Mulvaney in the October 19, 2015, edition of the Providence Journal, a former Rhode Island State Senator has entered a plea to a DUI charge . The man previously had a trial in the District Court and lost. He appealed the case to Superior Court for a new trial. Following the plea, he was sentenced to a fine, community service, DUI school, three (3) months of license suspension, ...

Providence Police Officer Arrested Again

As reported by Amanda Milkovits in the October 9, 2015 edition of the Providence Journal, a Providence police officer has been arrested for the third time. The officer was arrested by the Johnston Police Department and charged with cyber harassment and disorderly conduct. The man is accused of sending threatening message to medical personnel. The man is also facing charges for threatening his ...