Crime & Safety

5 Things, Mar. 13: Arrest, Stories, Showers, Listings

Who's got 5 Things To Know Today? This article, baby.

Arrest: We got word yesterday that one arrest has been made and a warrant has been issued for another suspect in the Mar. 2 vandalism of two athletic fields in town. Mayor Polisena confirmed the arrest, and soccer league vice president Glenn Carroll said surveillance video caught the suspects returning to the soccer complex the night of Mar. 3 — after the initial damage had been reported. Click here to read more.

Stories: Do you have a little one at home? Take them to story time at Mohr Library today at 10:30 a.m. Today's activity is for ages birth to three years old.

Showers: Today's JohnstonPatch WeatherBug forecast calls for a 40 percent chance of rain in the morning with fog burning off and highs in the 60s this afternoon. Possibility of rain through the night; clearing Wednesday.

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Listings: Here's a simple way to promote your business to Johnston readers, add your voice to the conversation on JohnstonPatch, and have an Internet page that's sure to reach the highest rankings on search engines — claim your FREE listing on JohnstonPatch. [Link to article.]

Hockey: On this date last year, we reported on the Johnston-North Providence Cougars' 3-2 win over Cranston East to sweep the Division III hockey semifinals and proceed to the title series against Mt. Hope. Unfortunately, the Cougars didn't fare as well this year — watch for our sports update later today for info.

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