{"id":1934253,"date":"2023-05-19T13:51:20","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T17:51:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/resignation-demanded-for-rhode-island-city-council-member-arrested-for-crack\/"},"modified":"2023-05-19T13:52:26","modified_gmt":"2023-05-19T17:52:26","slug":"resignation-demanded-for-rhode-island-city-council-member-arrested-for-crack","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/resignation-demanded-for-rhode-island-city-council-member-arrested-for-crack\/","title":{"rendered":"Council member arrested for crack must resign from Rhode Island city."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">22<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fresignation-demanded-for-rhode-island-city-council-member-arrested-for-crack%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=1934253&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>City Councilman Arrested for Crack Possession<\/h2>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/los-angeles-school-officials-call-threat-to-sue-district-to-reopen-campuses-a-political-stunt\/\" title=\"Los Angeles School Officials Call Threat To Sue District To Reopen Campuses A \u2018Political Stunt\u2019\">city councilman<\/a> in Rhode Island is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/refugee-watchdog-calls-for-immediate-action-in-ethiopia\/\" title=\"Refugee Watchdog Calls for Immediate Action in Ethiopia\">facing calls<\/a> to resign after being arrested for possession of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/breaking-president-trump-gives-pardons-to-73-individuals-and-commutes-another-70-sentences-steve-bannon-is-included\/\" title=\"BREAKING: President Trump Gives Pardons to 73 Individuals and Commutes Another 70 Sentences \u2013 Steve Bannon Is Included\">crack cocaine<\/a> and fentanyl. Matthew Reilly was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/resignation-demanded-for-rhode-island-city-council-member-arrested-for-crack\/\" title=\"Council member arrested for crack must resign from Rhode Island city.\">discovered passed<\/a> out and &#8220;choking&#8221; while holding a crack pipe by police officers. Bodycam footage shows the officer waking him up and discovering the drug paraphernalia in his hands. Reilly denied possession of drugs but admitted to smoking before heading into work. Crack cocaine was later found in his vehicle, and he tested positive for fentanyl. <\/p>\n<h3>Resignation Demanded<\/h3>\n<p>Following his arrest, Reilly has removed himself from his political duties. Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins has stated that this will allow Reilly to focus on his personal well-being and family away from the spotlight of public office. However, many are calling for his resignation, given the severity of the charges against him.<\/p>\n<h3>Lessons to Learn<\/h3>\n<p>The incident has highlighted the dangers of drug addiction and the importance of seeking help. Reilly admitted to relapsing after 13 years of sobriety following a &#8220;really bad divorce.&#8221; The officers on the scene encouraged him to focus on his health and well-being, stating that it was worth more than his political career. <\/p>\n<h3>Key Takeaways<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>City councilman Matthew Reilly was arrested for possession of crack cocaine and fentanyl.<\/li>\n<li>Reilly denied possession but admitted to smoking before heading into work.<\/li>\n<li>Crack cocaine was later found in his vehicle, and he tested positive for fentanyl.<\/li>\n<li>Reilly has removed himself from his political duties, but many are calling for his resignation.<\/li>\n<li>The incident highlights the dangers of drug addiction and the importance of seeking help.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is important to remember that addiction is a disease and seeking help is crucial for recovery. We hope that this incident serves as a reminder of the importance of taking care of one&#8217;s mental and physical health and seeking support when needed.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rhode Island councilman arrested for crack faces resignation demand. 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