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Thursday, February 2, 2012

Watson's Arraignment Continued; Treatment Whereabouts Unknown

Rep. Bob Watson does not appear in court for his drug possession charge.

East Greenwich Rep. Bob Watson, R-30, had his arraignment on marijuana possession charges continued to March 1 Thursday morning in South Kingstown. He was not in court. His lawyer, Timothy Williamson, told Judge Mary McCaffrey his client was in treatment out of state for substance abuse. Watson was arrested Saturday, Jan. 21, in South Kingstown after he was caught with a baggie of marijuana and a pipe in a parking lot on Tower Hill Road. Although the police report stated that Watson appeared to be very drunk and the snow plow operator who called 911 said he saw Watson drive into the lot and pull into a snowbank, police did not give the former House Minority Leader a field sobriety test or ask him to submit to a chemical alcohol-detection …

EG mom

10:59 am on Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Just please keep him out of EG, and keep our residents safe. Can't believe they put him back behind the wheel after reporting he was "very drunk"!!! What's wrong with your head??? You are the professionals we depend on !!   more ›

5 Things You Need To Know Today

Watson In Court, High School Musical & More

Five things you need to know about East Greenwich today, Feb. 2.

Bob Watson in court: Bob Watson's arraignment on a marijuana possession charge takes place this morning in South Kingstown at 9 a.m.   Schools Budget Workshop: The School Committee will hear about the special ed and technology budgets tonight at 7 in the library at Cole Middle School. EG Sports: EGHS is the site for a tri-school wrestling match today starting at 6, between EG, Central Falls and Exeter/West Greenwich. The Competitive Cheerleading squad competes at nearby West Warwick High School tonight at 7:30. Also, the Cole Boys Basketball team plays in round two of the playoffs this afternoon against Gallagher Middle School in Smithfield. Go Lancers! Once Upon A Mattress: The East Greenwich High School Drama Club’s production of “Once …

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Watson's Lawyer Seeks Arraignment Delay

He said Watson would not be available since he is in rehab

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