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Nicholas Scaglione, 31, agreed to plead guilty to the burning of a police cruiser during the violent incident the night of June 2, 2020.
Nicholas Scaglione, 31, agreed to plead guilty to the burning of a police cruiser during the violent incident the night of June 2, 2020. (Rachel Nunes - File )

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Cranston Man To Plead Guilty To Torching Cruiser In Prov. Riots

Nicholas Scaglione, 31, agreed to plead guilty to the burning of a police cruiser during the violent incident the night of June 2, 2020.


DEM K9 'Bear' Retires After 7 Years Of Service

The Belgian Malinois has served the DEM's Division of Law Enforcement since 2014, helping catch criminals and find missing persons.

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RI To Reach All-Renewable Electricity By 2030 Under Proposed Law

The law codifies into law the executive order signed by then-Gov. Gina Raimondo last January.


URI Researchers Develop Saliva-Based Coronavirus Test

Following an on-campus clinical trial, the test will be submitted to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for emergency authorization.

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Fraudster Behind Newport Real Estate Scheme Sentenced

Gregory Meeker, 57, admitted to stealing more than $200,000 though fake invoices and stolen checks from his employer.



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