WASHINGTON, March 31 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and U.S. Representative Gabe Amo today joined Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien, Police Chief Tina Goncalves, and Pawtucket city officials at Slater Park to unveil new vehicles and equipment for the Pawtucket Police Department. Whitehouse secured a $335,000 earmark with Congressman Amo's support to help the Pawtucket Police Department purchase two patrol vehicles, a transport van, and accompanying equipment.
"The brave men and women of the Pawtucket Police Department acted swiftly to protect their community in the horrible tragedy at the Lynch Arena," said Whitehouse. "These new federally funded vehicles supported that emergency ...