Cranston Police Officer Found Guilty Of Assault | Patch PM

Welcome to Friday's edition of Patch PM. Before you head out to start your weekend, here's a look at today's top stories.

Cranston Officer Found Guilty Of Assaulting Man In Custody

Officer Andrew Leonard, 40, was found guilty of attacking a man who was in police custody, kneeing him in the abdomen and hitting his head.

Errant Mylar Balloon Knocks Out Power To 3,400 In Warren

The outage was resolved in about an hour, National Grid said.

RI Promise, $15 Minimum Wage Approved By RI House

The pair of bills now move to the Senate, which approved companion bills earlier this year.

2022 Cranston Budget Includes 3 New Diversity Initiatives

The budget includes the creation of a position in the Board of Canvassers aimed at making elections more bilingual.