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🌱 Patch AM: North Providence man convicted in federal child sex trafficking sting

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  • North Providence man convicted in federal child sex trafficking sting

Also on today's calendar: 2026 Paddle for Progress RI and 2 more events.

Today's riddle: What do an island and the letter "t" have in common? 🤔 (Answer below!)

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📰 News we're reading

• North Providence Man Guilty Of Attempting To Sex Traffic Child: Feds (patch.com) — A North Providence resident, Justin Duffer, was convicted in federal court of attempting to pay for sex with someone he believed was a child under 14 after responding to an online ad and arriving at a hotel with cash. Federal prosecutors and investigators say the sting operation, aided by Warwick police, removed a dangerous offender from the community ahead of his January sentencing.
   

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  • 2 Charged In Connection With Pawtucket Drive-By Shooting: Cops (patch.com)

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