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Former Police Officer Found Guilty Of Altering Records: Patch PM

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Richard Gamache, a former Middletown detective, was found guilty of deleting a girlfriend's arrest record, classifying her as an informant, to help get a Section 8 voucher.
Richard Gamache, a former Middletown detective, was found guilty of deleting a girlfriend's arrest record, classifying her as an informant, to help get a Section 8 voucher. (Rachel Nunes/Patch)

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Former Middletown Detective Found Guilty Of Altering Records

Richard Gamache was found guilty of deleting a girlfriend's arrest record, classifying her as an informant, to help get a Section 8 voucher.

Senate Approves Field Trip Funding Bill

The bill, sponsored by Senator Hanna Gallo, would allow school districts to fund trips through their budget, but not charge parents.

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RI House Of Reps Approves Bill To Allow Sunscreen In Schools

Under the current state law, students are not allowed to have or apply sunscreen while at school.

Providence Man Found With 70 Grams Of Fentanyl: State Police

Jonathan Rodriguez, 32, was found with the drugs, a handgun, $500 cash and other packaging materials.

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