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SNAP Fraud Case: A Rhode Island Department of Human Services supervisor, Nadine Jean Baptiste, pleaded guilty in federal court for improperly accessing and exploiting SNAP EBT card data, including unauthorized PIN changes and balance checks that affected more than $300,000 in benefits. Domestic Violence in Focus: In Woonsocket, bodycam footage accompanied charges against William Santiago Ramos in the stabbing death of his pregnant girlfriend, Gabriela Vallejo, with advocates noting Vallejo was the fifth domestic-violence homicide victim in Rhode Island this year. Severe Autism Tragedy: Cranston police charged Ana Maria Angelosanto with first-degree murder in the death of her 21-year-old daughter, Alexandra Straccia, who had severe autism and relied on her mother for round-the-clock care. Food Safety Alert: USDA issued a public health alert for certain meat and poultry products containing FDA-regulated jalapeños that may be contaminated with Salmonella, including items sold in Rhode Island. Public Health & Water: RIDOH and DEM confirmed Jamestown Canyon Virus detection in Tiverton, while officials also say manganese may be a concern mainly for private wells and are urging testing where needed. Privacy vs Policing: South Kingstown voted to remove Flock license plate reader cameras after a privacy dispute.

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Rhode Island woman charged with murder of adult daughter with autism

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Rhode Island town unanimously removes Flock license plate readers after privacy clash

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Rhode Island mother charged with murdering daughter who had severe autism, police say

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