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'A despicable act of hatred': Man arrested for stomping on Cape Verdean flag
EAST PROVIDENCE — A man with a Nazi flag was arrested on July 2 for stomping on a Cape Verdean flag during a ceremony at City Hall, according to the police. The incident was a "despicable act of hatred," East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva said in a statement. East Providence held a flag-raising ceremony on July 2 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cape Verde's independence from Portugal. According to the police, Joey Marsden, 27, of Lincoln showed up at City Hall on a moped while the celebration was taking place inside the building, and threw both the American flag and the Cape Verdean flag on the ground. Marsden then proceeded to stomp on the Cape Verdean flag, according to eyewitnesses and surveillance video. The police stopped Marsden on his moped a short distance from City Hall. During the arrest, they discovered that he had a 6-inch knife and a Nazi flag in his possession. He was charged with vandalism, disorderly conduct and possession of a prohibited weapon. "Our agency takes these acts of vandalism seriously and will pursue hate crime enhancements when warranted," said Michael Rapoza, acting chief of the East Providence Police Department. "I'd like to thank the ceremony attendees for alerting the police and our officers who responded quickly and apprehended the suspect. There is no place for this type of behavior in our city.' In a statement, the East Providence Police Department said that it is working with the state attorney general's office to determine whether Marsden will face additional hate crime enhancements. 'The City of East Providence takes great pride in being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community for all,' DaSilva said in a statement. 'There is no room in this city for acts of hatred and vandalism. Our administration condemns all hateful acts and will continue to make it abundantly clear that East Providence is an inclusive community where hate is neither welcome nor tolerated.' Court records show that Marsden was arraigned July 3 and pleaded not guilty. He was released on $3,000 bail and will next appear in court on July 23. This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Man with Nazi flag arrested for stomping on Cape Verdean flag
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4 days ago
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Caught with Nazi flag, mopped driver stomped on Cape Verdean flag outside East Prov. City Hall
EAST PROVIDENCE – A Lincoln man faces vandalism and other charges after he stomped on a Cape Verdean flag posted outside City Hall during a Cape Verdean Independence Day ceremony on July 2, according to the East Providence police. When police caught up to the 27-year-old man riding away on a moped, they found him to have a large Nazi flag and a 6-inch knife. The incident happened around noon, while the ceremony was being held inside City Hall. The police say the man drove up to City Hall on a moped, walked up to three flags outside the entrance and threw both the United States flag and the Cape Verdean flag onto the ground. Witnesses reported that the man stomped on the Cape Verdean flag, and the incident was caught on a video surveillance camera. The police said they caught the man a short distance from City Hall. The man is being charged with vandalism, disorderly conduct and possession of a prohibited weapon. He is scheduled for arraignment on July 3 in District Court, Providence. The East Providence police are consulting with the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office to determine whether to pursue hate crime enhancements. "The City of East Providence takes great pride in being a diverse, inclusive and welcoming community for all,' Mayor Bob DaSilva said in a press release. "There is no room in this city for acts of hatred and vandalism. Our administration condemns all hateful acts and will continue to make it abundantly clear that East Providence is an inclusive community where hate is neither welcome nor tolerated." Acting Police Chief Michael Rapoza said, "Our agency takes these acts of vandalism seriously and will pursue hate crime enhancements when warranted. I'd like to thank the ceremony attendees for alerting the police and our officers who responded quickly and apprehended the suspect. There is no place for this type of behavior in our city." This article originally appeared on The Providence Journal: Charged with vandalism, man knocked over U.S., Cape Verdean flags
Yahoo
04-06-2025
- Entertainment
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RI's third giant troll sculpture may be coming to East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — It looks like another giant troll may soon be moving to Rhode Island. East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva announced in a social media post Tuesday that Danish artist Thomas Dambo is 'looking to bringing one of his famous trolls' to the city. Dambo first brought his trolls, which are made of recycled wood, to Rhode Island back in May 2024. There are currently two trolls, named Erik Rock and Greta Granit, at Ninigret Park in Charlestown. SEE ALSO: 2 giant troll sculptures unveiled in Rhode Island Those sculptures marked the beginning of a so-called 'Rhode Island troll trail,' which will feature five trolls in total. DaSilva joined Dambo and the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council Tuesday to scout potential locations for the state's next giant troll. But he also stressed that the giant troll 'may' be coming to East Providence and that nothing is set in stone at the moment. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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23-04-2025
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Tickets on sale for student food truck event in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Local high school students will be showing off their culinary skills at the second annual 'Menu for Success' Student Food Truck Roundup. The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) announced that the event will be held from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 3, at Crescent Park in Riverside. Tickets cost $20 and will get you up to five samples from a variety of student-operated food trucks, plus a bottle of water. East Providence seeking bids to build new clam shack Previously, the food truck roundup was held at Lincoln High School. East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva said he reached out to RIDE about moving the event to Crescent Park after attending it last year. 'I saw the pride that the students took in the food they were creating for the visitors of the community,' DaSilva explained. 'I immediately approached members of RIDE … and suggested that East Providence and Crescent Park would be the ideal location for another one of these events.' According to RIDE, the goal of the program is to use food trucks as mobile classrooms and incorporate them into culinary arts and the Minority Business Incubator programs. Some of the first participants include Central Falls, Cranston, East Providence, Lincoln, Newport, Pawtucket, Providence, Warwick, Westerly and Woonsocket. RIDE noted that Exeter-West Greenwich has also received grants to begin their food truck operations. 'Townie Tailgate' to give East Providence students real-world experience At the upcoming event, students will be competing for the Governor's Cup and the Commissioner's Belt awards. 'From entrepreneurial to culinary skills, we are once again excited to be giving Rhode Island students the real-world opportunities they need for success with the 'Menu for Success' Student Food Truck Initiative,' Gov. Dan McKee said in a press release. 'We know that high-demand jobs include the food and business industries, and this initiative equips students with foundational knowledge needed to thrive in their academic and career journeys.' You can buy tickets to the event here. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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22-04-2025
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Earth Day events being held in local communities
(WPRI) — Tuesday is Earth Day. The annual event dates back to 1970 and brings people across the country together to celebrate and give back to the planet we call home. On this Earth Day, there are local opportunities to show love for the planet and create a better one for future generations. In East Providence, the seeds of new life will be planted at Hennessy Elementary School. Mayor Bob DaSilva is teaming up with students, teachers and staff to plant 28 trees around the school's perimeter and playground. Gov. Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee are joining local leaders in cleaning up at Cooney Playground in Cranston to highlight the First Lady's litter-free program. They say more than 200 cleanups have been organized with several tons of trash removed. Download the and apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch or with the new . Follow us on social media: Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
