First, “the Boosters” swipe a load of high-demand groceries from a big box store or local pharmacy chain. Then the tags and security devices are stripped and the stolen items are passed …
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By RORY SCHULER
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9/18/24
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By ADAM ZANGARI
A week before one of the most incendiary mayoral primaries in Cranston’s history, State Rep. Barbara Ann Fenton-Fung held a press conference at City Hall to talk …
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By ADAM ZANGARI
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9/4/24
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Johnston’s probate judge has been placed on leave, following charges linked to an alleged million dollar collectible-theft from a dead Cranston man’s estate.
Rhode Island Attorney …
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By RORY SCHULER
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8/9/23
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Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Robert E. Craven, Sr.’s legislation (2023-H 5902) would increase penalties for wage theft and employee misclassification was heard by the House …
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5/17/23
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They crawl under your vehicle and hack away at its tender underbelly. Then they sell the severed parts.
It’s a good living if you don’t get caught. And most catalytic converter thieves …
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By RORY SCHULER
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3/1/23
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After several thefts from his property, a Warwick businessman decided to fight back, using technology and a little perseverance to combat a rash of catalytic converter thefts.
At 10:31 a.m., Sept. …
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Beacon Staff Reports
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10/13/22
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By HERALD STAFF Cranston Police are advising residents of an increase in catalytic converter thefts and seeking the community's help in curbing the activity. In a statement on social media, the department advised it is asking local scrap metal dealers
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By HERALD STAFF
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3/10/21
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