444 Pot Plants, School Threats: Patch PM

Welcome to Friday's Patch PM. Here are today's top headlines from the Rhode Island Patch Network:

Providence Police Seize 444 Marijuana Plants And A Loaded Handgun

A Providence man was arrested Friday after police said they seized 444 marijuana plants, eight pounds of dried weed, and a loaded handgun.

Police Look For Suspect Who Made False Threat At Warwick School

Police said the threat spread via social media, which makes it difficult to determine the source.

Cranston Man Found Guilty Of Killing Mom's Boyfriend

Vidot's attorney argued the shooting was self defense, saying the victim was beating Vidot's mother. The jury's decision took one day.

Photo via Rhode Island State Police