Crime & Safety

5 Things, Jan. 24: Top Story, New Authors' Works, Be Road Ready

Arraignment set for today in murder/dismemberment case; authors read at Mohr; chance of rain today; check traffic & gas; post your photos; and one year ago on JohnstonPatch: Unemployment fraud.

Arraignment: Donald K. Greenslit, 52, is scheduled for arraignment today in Third District Court, Warwick, on charges of obstructing fire personnel as they investigated a fire that was apparently the result of . Additional charges are pending.

Reading: Marian J. Mohr Library hosts a night of New Works by local authors tonight at 6 p.m.

50-50: Today's JohnstonPatch Weatherbug forecast calls for a 50 percent chance of rain during the day, with temps in the upper 40s. Clear tonight with lows in the 20s. No other rain expected until Thursday night.

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Travel: Check your ride to work for potential traffic trouble and find the cheapest gas near you with our Traffic & Gas page — and let us know how much you save!

Arrest: On this date last year, we reported that a Johnston resident was among seven people arrested statewide for unemployment insurance fraud.

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