Officer Injured By Woman Dining And Dashing In Hicksville, Police Say
A Long Island woman allegedly skipped out on a meal and injured a police officer who tried to arrest her in Hicksville, authorities announced on Wednesday, May 28.
Ruoqiong Shi, 29, of Plainview, ordered and ate at Potasia, a restaurant on 600 S. Oyster Bay Road, around 3:50 p.m., but left without paying, Nassau County detectives said.
Officers found Shi nearby a short time later. When they attempted to take her into custody, she allegedly became violent, injuring an officer’s arm and leg, police said. Both the officer and Shi were transported to local hospitals for evaluation.
Shi was cha…
Fire Guts Top-Ranked RI Oyster Bar — A Favorite For CT Diners
A beloved Rhode Island oyster bar and restaurant, recently named one of the best in the nation, was likely destroyed in an early morning fire, according to reports.
Matunuck Oyster Bar, located in South Kingstown, Rhode Island, caught fire shortly before 4 a.m. on Tuesday, May 20, CBS News reported.
Firefighters arrived to find flames and heavy smoke pouring from the two-story building. Strong winds intensified the blaze and hindered firefighting efforts, Union Fire District Chief Steve Pinch told USA Today.
Crews were able to extinguish the fire after a fierce battle, but the restaurant i…
