Embezzling From Youth Sports, Majestic Wild Bob Cats: Patch PM

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

Former Councilman Embezzles Youth Track Team, Could Get 10 Years

Prosecutors said Providence Councilman Jackson stole $127,153 from the Providence Cobras youth track and field team for personal expenses and cash withdrawals.

Cranston's Ian O'Hara Finds RI's Rare Bobcats In Summer Research

“I thought it was going to be all matted and gnarly, but it was beautiful, well-groomed and with an amazing pattern on its fur,” O'Hara said about his first time seeing a wild bobcat.

Family of Boy Killed On Bike Files Claim Against Bristol

Six-year-old Mason Sterne was killed riding his bike on the East Bay Bike Path when a car collided with him.

Smoke From Fire At BankNewport Requires All Hands On Deck For FD

The fire and smoke started when a fan in the basement caught fire, which caused its plastic casing to melt.

RI Gun Tasks Force Calls For Magazine Limits And Age Restrictions

Long-barreled guns' age restrictions would be the same as they are for handguns if the recommendations become law.

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