RI CRIMEConvicted murderer accused of killing Central Falls barberLuis Lopez, 39, of Pawtucket, had lain in wait in a parking lot for about an hour until 26-year-old Emmanel Torres Plaza closed up the True Stylez shop, said Police Chief Anthony Roberson.
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Police investigating fatal stabbing in Cumberland, R.I.
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Historic Block Island inn destroyed in fire had not been inspected by state since 2019
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Assault charge dropped against Providence NAACP president
The assault case against Gerard Catala was dismissed, but he remains charged with campaign finance violations.