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Last Week in RI: Home Invasion, Missing Girl Found

Miss anything that happened state last week? Check out the top stories from around the state. Click the headlines to read the full article.

Monday, Sept. 9

Bubble Rink Collapses After Fire

Members of the Cranston Fire Department responded to a fire at the Veterans Memorial Ice Rink complex off Phenix Avenue this afternoon. Though the main rink is fine, the bubble rink is deflated and firefighters are trying to determine the cause of the fire.

Tuesday, Sept. 10

Police Take Woman Drawing Blood From Teens Out of Circulation

An aspiring phlebotomist behind in her studies went awry of the Hippocratic Oath Aug. 27 when she allegedly practiced taking blood from three juveniles.

Wednesday, Sept. 11

Jacob Thomas Aversa, Avid Athlete, Dies at 13

Jacob Thomas Aversa, 13, of Lawnwood Road in Coventry, passed away on Monday, Sept. 9, 2013 at Hasbro Children' s Hospital in Providence. Born in Warwick, he was a son of Karen M. Aversa of Coventry and the late Jeremy S. Dufault. 

Thursday, Sept. 12

Middletown Man Killed in Motorcycle Accident

Middletown police confirmed a 49-year-old Middletown man died from injuries after he was involved in a motorcycle accident Wednesday, Sept. 11 around 6:30 p.m.

Two Shot in Overnight Home Invasion

Woonsocket Police are investigating an early morning home invasion at 65 West Park Place at 2:14 a.m. during which two people suffered multiple gunshot wounds and a third suffered "undetermined" injuries.

Friday, Sept. 13

Man Charged With Sex Trafficking of a Minor in Missing MA Teen Case

During an initial appearance in Providence's U.S. District Court on Friday afternoon, U.S. Magistrate Judge Patricia Sullivan ordered Stephen Ardrey, 30, held without bail after charging him with one count each of transporting a minor with intent to engage in criminal sexual activity and sex trafficking of a child. 


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