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Cranston police released body-worn camera footage showing Officer Kayleigh Cooper firing her weapon at shoplifting suspects Michael Campagna and Megan O’Brien after they allegedly ran over her foot while fleeing. The suspects were later arrested in Boston and face multiple charges, including felony assault and assault on a police officer. Officer Cooper is recovering and will return to work once medically cleared.
Residents of the Riverview Terrace Apartments in Cranston, Rhode Island were evacuated by boats due to flooding caused by the nearby Pocasset River overflowing its banks. Fire crews monitored the rising water levels and conducted precautionary evacuations to ensure residents would not be stranded without essential services. The residents are currently sheltering at the Cranston Senior Center with assistance from the Red Cross, and more evacuations are expected as water levels continue to rise.
A Cranston father, Michael A. Jones, is set to appear in court after allegedly accidentally shooting his 4-year-old son through a bedroom wall. The toddler was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. Jones, a convicted felon prohibited from owning guns, is facing charges including felony assault and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person. The incident has shocked the neighborhood, and the source of the guns is still under investigation.
A 4-year-old child in Cranston, Rhode Island, is in critical condition after allegedly being shot by his father, Michael A. Jones. The incident occurred when Jones accidentally discharged a loaded handgun in a second-floor bedroom, causing a single round to strike his son. Jones, who was previously convicted for felony assault and prohibited from possessing a firearm, has been taken into custody and is facing charges for felony assault, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, and firing in a compact area.
A 4-year-old boy is in critical condition after being shot in the head in Cranston, Rhode Island. The police are questioning the boy's father and others who were present at the time as they investigate the incident. The firearm is believed to be inside the house, and a search warrant is being obtained.
A 13-year-old boy was hit by a car on Phenix Avenue in Cranston, Rhode Island. The driver is cooperating with the police, and the child has been transported to Hasbro Children's Hospital in critical condition with serious injuries. The road was temporarily closed but has since reopened.
Topgolf's first facility in New England, located in Cranston, Rhode Island, will be renamed "Topgolf Rhode Island" instead of "Topgolf Providence" following pushback from Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins. The mayor expressed appreciation for the company's cooperation and open-mindedness, stating that the name change demonstrates why they are excited about Topgolf coming to Cranston. The facility is set to open by fall.
Residents in Cranston are dealing with ongoing flooding issues and are demanding solutions from the state. The persistent flooding has caused damage to properties and vehicles, with some SUVs being submerged in high water.
A man, identified as a convicted sex offender, has been charged with video voyeurism after allegedly using a drone to look into a Cranston woman's bathroom. The woman, who was getting ready to shower, heard a buzzing noise and saw the drone hovering outside her window. She grabbed the drone and threw it in her pool. The drone was traced back to Christopher Jones, who admitted to flying it. The incident has raised concerns about privacy and the safety of children in the neighborhood.
Cranston City Councilman Matthew Reilly has resigned after being arrested for possession of crack cocaine. Reilly was found unconscious in his car by an officer who later found a "white, rock-like substance" in the center console of his vehicle, which tested positive for crack cocaine and fentanyl. Mayor Ken Hopkins announced a special election will be held to fill the opening on the city council. Reilly had also resigned as the city's GOP chair on Tuesday.
Bodycam footage has been released of Cranston City Councilman Matthew Reilly being found unconscious in his car with a glass pipe and lighter in his hand after allegedly smoking crack cocaine. Reilly has been charged with possession of crack cocaine and has resigned as chairman of the Cranston Republican Party. The mayor is urging him to resign from the Cranston City Council immediately. Reilly admitted to buying $100 worth of crack cocaine the day prior and is currently receiving treatment.