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Providence municipal judge dismisses several traffic citations; defendant’s dog draws courtroom praise
Summary
At a morning docket in the Municipal Court of Providence, a judge dismissed three red‑light citations and a school‑zone speeding charge after defendants explained circumstances. The session included lighthearted exchanges when one defendant brought a Lhasa Apso to court.
PROVIDENCE — At a morning session in the Municipal Court of Providence, the judge dismissed multiple traffic citations and closed two cases after brief explanations from defendants and agreement by the prosecuting inspector.
Michael Santagata, appearing in court with a Lhasa Apso, told the judge he did not commit three red‑light violations and said he had retrieved a rental car that had been reported stolen. The judge ordered all three citations dismissed on payment of…
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