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Last Week in RI: D.C Gunman, Big Pot Bust, Teen Crime Spree

Miss anything that happened last week? Take a look at some of the top stories from around Rhode Island. Click the headlines to read the full story.

Monday, Sept. 16

Student's Accident Galvanizes Her Large 'Troop' Of Friends

Nikki Trupiano is not someone who gets discouraged easily. While that character trait has probably always been an asset, it's been particularly helpful these past two weeks, ever since she fell asleep behind the wheel and smashed into a tree on Route 6 in Scituate. 


Tuesday, Sept. 17

Navy Yard Gunman Had Run-Ins With Newport Police Last Month

Aaron Alexis, the gunman who allegedly killed 12 people at the Navy Yard in Washington, D.C, before being shot and killed Monday, Sept. 16, was in Newport and Middletown in August, according to police.

Wednesday, Sept. 18

Police Bust Pot-Growing Operations in Little Compton

A two-month long investigation led Little Compton police and State Police to discover two marijuana-growing operations in Little Compton.

Thursday, Sept. 19

Newport House Fire Under Investigation For Possible Arson

A house fire that broke out Thursday around 1 a.m. at 11 Newport Ave., Newport, is under investigation for possible arson. No injuries were reported.

Friday, Sept. 20

3 Teens, 1 Juvenile Busted after Larceny and Vandalism Spree

Cranston Police arrested three young men who they say were engaged in a crime spree that included the thefts of thousands of dollars worth of goods, rummaging through cars, vandalizing Cranston High School West and ended with a chase that included a muddy swamp.


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