Jack Perry

Massachusetts

Producer and Reporter at Providence Journal

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Former correctional officer pleads no contest to manslaughter charge

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jack Perry

PROVIDENCE – A former correctional officer at the Adult Correctional Institutions in Cranston has pleaded no contest to a manslaughter charge in the death of an inmate in 2021. Geoffrey Peters, 45, of Smithfield, was charged with one count of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Timothy McQuesten in January 2021. After Peters' plea on April 16 in Superior Court, Judge William E.
Former correctional officer pleads no contest to manslaughter charge

1 week ago | providencejournal.com | Jack Perry

Former correctional officer Geoffrey Peters pleaded no contest to involuntary manslaughter in the death of inmate Timothy McQuesten. McQuesten died of asphyxia in his cell at the ACI in Cranston, Rhode Island in January 2021. Peters received a five-year deferred sentence and must meet certain conditions to avoid further penalties.
Warwick police: Teens stabbed adults after being told to keep quiet at 'A Minecraft Movie'

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jack Perry

WARWICK – Two adults were stabbed outside a movie theater on the night of April 15 in a confrontation with four teenagers who were upset at being told to keep quiet during a movie, according to the Warwick police. The injuries were not life-threatening, and the teenagers were quickly apprehended, according to Warwick Police Chief Col. Bradford Connor. The incident happened late Tuesday night at Apple Cinema, 400 Bald Hill Road, according to Connor.
Former employee of Naval Undersea Warfare Center accused of threatening co-workers, police

1 week ago | providencejournal.com | Jack Perry

A former employee of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Middletown, Rhode Island, is accused of making threatening phone calls to former colleagues and police. The 38-year-old Newport resident faces charges of transmitting threats in interstate commerce.
Former employee of Naval Undersea Warfare Center accused of threatening co-workers, police

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jack Perry

PROVIDENCE – A former employee of the Naval Undersea Warfare Center in Middletown is accused of making "menacing, and at times threatening, telephone calls" to former colleagues at the Rhode Island fleet support center, according to Acting United States Attorney Sara Miron Bloom. On Tuesday, the 38-year-old Newport resident appeared before a magistrate judge in U.S. District Court, Providence, where he is charged with transmitting a threat in interstate commerce.
Eight Pawtucket firefighters off the job, criminal investigation underway

1 week ago | providencejournal.com | Jack Perry

Eight Pawtucket firefighters are no longer employed by the city following an internal investigation into possible criminal activity. Four firefighters were terminated, while four others resigned or applied for retirement. The investigation, coordinated with the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office, concerns violations of public trust, but details remain undisclosed.
Eight Pawtucket firefighters off the job, criminal investigation underway

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jack Perry

PAWTUCKET – Eight Pawtucket firefighters are off the job after an internal investigation determined they "engaged in possible criminal activity resulting in violations of the public trust," the City of Pawtucket said in a statement Tuesday afternoon. Four firefighters were fired on Tuesday, and four others resigned or applied for retirement instead of taking part in a pre-termination hearing process, according to the city.
Sick of the gloomy weather? Warmer temps and sun on tap this week in RI.

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jack Perry

PROVIDENCE – After a cold and wet weekend, the National Weather Service is forecasting a much better week with warmer temperatures and more sunshine as Rhode Island school children enjoy their spring vacations. Easter is at the outer range of the forecast period, but as of Monday morning, the weather service is forecasting a mostly sunny day with a high near 60 degrees in the Providence area. For today, the weather service if forecasting sunny skies and a high near 60 degrees.
Sick of the gloomy weather? Warmer temps and sun on tap this week in RI.

1 week ago | providencejournal.com | Jack Perry

April has gotten off to a cold start, but high temperatures should reach the 50s and 60s this weekWarmer temperatures and sunshine are forecast for the week ahead in Rhode Island. Today's forecast calls for sunny skies and a high near 60 degrees. Easter Sunday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 60.
Pawtucket firefighters could lose their jobs investigation of 'disturbing allegations'

1 week ago | yahoo.com | Jack Perry

PAWTUCKET – Several Pawtucket firefighters could be fired as the city investigates "very disturbing allegations" against them. Grace Voll, director of communications for Mayor Donald Grebien, would not reveal the allegations but confirmed that so-called pre-deprivation hearings were held on Wednesday for several firefighters after an internal investigation. "This is a personnel matter, and the investigation is still ongoing," Voll said in an email.