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Last Week in RI: Rush Hour Shooting, Truck vs School Bus

Miss anything that happened last week? Here are some of the top stories from around Rhode Island. Click the headlines to read the full story.

Monday, Oct. 21

Portsmouth School Bus, Pickup Truck Collide 

Two drivers were transported to nearby hospitals Monday morning after a Portsmouth school bus and pickup truck collided in Island Park.

Tuesday, Oct. 22

Fire District Future Unclear After Budget Approval

At the conclusion of a 2-hour voting period, taxpayers decided by a 757 to 136 vote margin to approve the proposed $5.6 million budget and the accompanying $2.50 residential and $3.75 per $1,000 commercial tax levies. But the Central Coventry Fire District still may be forced to close its doors.

Shots Fired Off Reservoir Ave. During Rush Hour

Multiple gunshots rang out late Tuesday afternoon as drivers were making their way home on Reservoir Avenue in Cranston.

Wednesday, Oct. 23

E.P. Police Chief Sues City for Discrimination

East Providence Police Chief Joseph Tavares has filed a Human Rights Commission complaint against the City alleging discrimination, harassment and a hostile work environment.

Thursday, Oct. 24

Barrington Man, Facing Sex Assault Charges, Arrested Again

The 18-year-old Barrington man charged with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl appeared in court on Oct. 23 for failure to attend an arraignment on a separate charge of domestic disorderly conduct.

Friday, Oct. 25

Person of Interest in Shooting Turns Himself In

General Jones, 27, who was identified by Cranston Police as a person of interest in Tuesday's broad-daylight shooting on Reservoir Ave., has turned himself in.


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