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NJ Man Arrested In RI Sex Sting: Patch PM

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A New Jersey man is facing federal charges after he attempted to meet up with a police detective whom he believed to be a 14-year-old Rhode Island girl for sex.
A New Jersey man is facing federal charges after he attempted to meet up with a police detective whom he believed to be a 14-year-old Rhode Island girl for sex. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

Welcome to Tuesday's edition of Patch PM. Before you head out for the day, check out the latest headlines from the around Rhode Island Patch network.

Sting Catches NJ Man Looking For Sex With RI 14-Year-Old: Police

Amish Jayant Patel, 47, of Swedesboro, NJ, came to Rhode Island to meet with who he believed to be a 14-year-old girl.

Parking Ban In Place In Portsmouth Ahead Of Forecasted Snow

So far, no Rhode Island school districts have canceled or delayed classes on Wednesday.

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Coventry Police Move Into New Wood Street Station

The department officially moved into the new facility on Monday afternoon.

Opinion: Impeachment Trial Requires 'Utmost Integrity'

North Kingstown Senator James Sheehan expressed his concerns for the upcoming impeachment trial of President Donald Trump.

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