State expands crime victims fund to include home modifications

State expands crime victims fund to include home modifications

Rhode Island’s Crime Victim Compensation Program now covers costs associated with adding home security systems under legislation Gov. Dan McKee signed into law Tuesday. (Getty image) Gov. Dan McKee on Tuesday signed into law legislation that lets crime victims use up to $1,000 from the Office of the General Treasurer’s compensation program to add security…

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Kelowna RCMP seize 0K in stolen flooring

Kelowna RCMP seize $100K in stolen flooring

A business owner’s keen eye helped police seize $100,000 in flooring that was fraudulently purchased. In a press release issued on Tuesday, Kelowna, B.C., RCMP say a local business contacted them last week about a possible scam. The scam involved a man purchasing a large amount of hardwood flooring using fake identification and a stolen…

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