Providence’s CBS affiliate reports:
The Cranston councilman who was reportedly caught smoking what appeared to be crack cocaine in his car Monday morning has resigned as the chairman of the Cranston Republican Party.
Matthew Reilly, 41, was arrested after he was found unconscious in his car with a glass pipe and lighter in his hand, according to police. Police also found a “white, rock-like substance” in Reilly’s car, which later tested positive for cocaine and fentanyl.
Reilly, who represents Ward 6, has been charged with possession of crack cocaine. In a statement to 12 News, Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins said Reilly has resigned as the chairman of the Cranston Republican Party “…to focus on personal and health matters.”
Read the full article. It’s not clear if Reilly has also resigned from his position on the city council. My first report on the incident is here.
Republican City Council member Matthew Reilly of Cranston, RI was arrested after he was found behind the wheel passed out holding a crack pipe with crack and fentanyl in the car. pic.twitter.com/8TK6YlZWso
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