Liam Dempsey : Buttigieg Tours Bridge, PC Loses, Tragedy in Warwick – 30 characters

By Trend News Line 2024-03-23 05:30:01.

Suspect in Cranston Assault Held Without Bail

Matthew Figueroa Hernandez, a 20-year-old man, found himself in handcuffs at the Kent County Courthouse this week. He stands accused of assaulting and carjacking a 70-year-old man on Pontiac Avenue. police responded to the scene to find the victim in a dire state, leading to Figueroa Hernandez’s arrest in North Kingstown hours later. He faces felony charges, including robbery of a motor vehicle occupant and assaulting a person over 60 resulting in serious bodily injury. Not only that, but he is also accused of assaulting his girlfriend and sister during the incident, leading to his detention without bail.

Buttigieg Tours Washington Bridge with Local Officials

Pete Buttigieg, the U.S. Secretary of Transportation, made a visit to the Washington Bridge this week. He expressed his commitment to ensuring the construction of the bridge stays on schedule. During his tour of the westbound side of the bridge, Buttigieg highlighted the impact of the bridge’s condition on the community. With a two-year timeline for a new bridge to open to traffic, Buttigieg emphasised the importance of meeting this aggressive deadline. The estimated cost for the demolition and rebuild of the bridge falls between $250 million and $300 million, with Buttigieg attributing the need for reconstruction to the bridge’s unique design from the 1960s.

Providence College Men’s Basketball Season Ends in NIT

The Providence College men’s basketball team faced disappointment this week as their season came to an end. Despite not making it to the NCAA March Madness Tournament, the Friars were unable to advance in the NIT, falling to Boston College in the opening round. Head coach Kim English expressed his disappointment at the season’s outcome but looks forward to the opportunity to work with the team in the upcoming season. Star guard Devin Carter likely played his last season at PC, adding a bittersweet note to the end of the season.

Tragic Shooting Claims the Life of a Young Boy in Warwick

A tragic incident unfolded in Warwick this week, resulting in the death of a young child. Warwick police reported that a 4-year-old boy named Liam Dempsey was found dead in a home where his father, 33-year-old Seamus Dempsey, was also discovered with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The boy’s mother, Estefania Dempsey, alerted authorities to a possible homicide at the residence, where her mother-in-law, 79-year-old Ellen Dempsey, was present but unharmed. The investigation into this heartbreaking tragedy is ongoing as the community mourns the loss of young Liam.

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