RI Man To Admit To Torching Police Car In Prov. Riot | Patch PM

Welcome to Wednesday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top stories.

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.

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.

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.