The Week in RI: Murder, Child Porn, and a Speakeasy

Saturday, May 4

From 'Social Butterfly' To Alleged Bomber's Wife

Two weeks after Boston bombing susect Tamerlan Tsarnaev was killed and his brother, Dzhokhar, was found hiding in a dry-docked boat in a backyard in Watertown, Mass., Katherine Russell – Tamerlan's widow – and her young daughter remain at her parents' house on Coriander Lane in North Kingstown.

Sunday, May 5

Police Charge 8 Suspects With Child Porn Possession

State Police arrested eight Rhode Island residents on child pornography charges on Tuesday, April 30.

Monday, May 6

Portsmouth Pizza Shop Struggles to Recover After Electrical Fire

"Bored," was the one word West Main Pizza co-owner Gary Rahilly used when asked how he was doing after a fire closed his Portsmouth pizza business.

Since the fire, Rahilly has been looking for things to do in the meantime.

Tuesday, May 7

Gansett Man Charged With Murdering Mother

Robert M. Taylor, 45, of 130 Caswell St., Narragansett, is being charged with the murder of his mother, Allison, following a police investigation that began over the weekend.

Wednesday, May 8

Woonsocket Police Lt. Det. Christopher Brooks arrested a Woonsocket woman for DUI. There were reportedly four unbuckled children in the back.

Thursday, May 9

Former Speakeasy Sells Liquor License

Owners of Billy Goodes, which owned Newport's first liquor license after prohibition was lifted, sold the former speakeasy's license this week.

Friday, May 10

Fire District Assistance Bill to Become Law

Gov. Lincoln Chafee declined to sign legislation permitting the financially troubled Central Coventry Fire District to issue tax bills to fund the district until Sept. 1, but he didn't veto it either, allowing the proposal to pass.