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A Barrington resident reported a possible attempted break-in last week. The Anoka Avenue resident said the incident occurred on Jan. 7 at about 6:56 p.m., although it was not reported until Monday, … more
Police have recovered one of the vehicles stolen in town last week. Barrington Police received a call over the weekend from the New Haven Police Department. Detectives there told Barrington … more
A Providence man is facing multiple charges in connection with a series of recent break-ins in Barrington.   On Tuesday morning, Jan. 30, the Barrington Police Department Detective Bureau … more
A Barrington police officer was on patrol at 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, when he spotted a vehicle speeding on Maple Avenue. The officer ordered that vehicle over to the side of the road, and … more
Barrington Police received a 911 call from a husband and wife who were walking their dog in Veterans Park on New Year’s Day at about 9 a.m. when they came across a man tied to a post.   … more
Barrington Police and Firefighters tracked down a local girl a short time after she was reported missing last week. A Barrington resident called police on Tuesday, Jan. 17 at about 7:25 p.m. to … more
Barrington police responded to dozens of incident calls last week: • On Wednesday, Feb. 24, police officers and firefighters responded to a construction site on Bay Spring Avenue after a … more
PROVIDENCE — An East Providence man has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with multiple counts of felony assault, including assault with attempt to murder, after allegedly … more
The Barrington Town Council approved the purchase of a new, used harbor patrol boat during the April 5 meeting. Barrington Police Chief Dino DeCrescenzo requested approval for the purchase, … more
Barrington Police received reports of car break-ins early Thursday morning, May 26. Residents on Deep Meadow Lane, a street that runs close to the Barrington-Swansea line, called police at about … more
Barrington Police are investigating incidents with ties to local private and public schools. The incidents are unrelated.   On Monday, May 2, officials at a private school in Barrington … more
A Barrington man is claiming he was assaulted in Warren, but details of the incident are limited.  Barrington Police received a 911 call from the man, a 41-year-old Barrington resident, at … more
A Barrington police officer was on routine patrol in the Hampden Meadows area of Barrington early Tuesday morning, May 11, when he spotted something suspicious. The officer saw two juveniles on … more
Officials at Sowams School called Barrington Police on Monday, May 2 at about 3:30 p.m. to report the larceny of a bicycle from a rack outside the school. School officials shared surveillance video … more
The Barrington Police Department is stepping up its efforts to combat underage drinking in the community. Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said Barrington parents and their children … more
A man called Barrington Police at about 9:25 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, after spotting someone getting on and off boats at a marina in Bullocks Cove. The caller told police he had a boat at the … more
Barrington police charged Drew Vatter, 18, of Barrington, with reckless driving on Thursday, July 9. Mr. Vatter was the driver of the Audi SUV that crashed on Washington Road on Tuesday, June … more
The Barrington Police Department is once again collecting toys as part of its "Fill a Cruiser" holiday campaign. For years, Barrington police officers have organized a toy collection program for … more
A Glen Avenue resident called Barrington Police shortly after midnight on Thursday, Aug. 24 to report a man banging on the door and attempting to gain access to her vehicle. Police officers … more
A Barrington resident and licensed doctor is facing a child molestation charge following an investigation that started in late January.   Police arrested Barrington’s David S. Healey, … more
Barrington Police are investigating a situation that occurred near the high school on Wednesday, Sept. 7. A man was jogging on Lincoln Avenue by the school when a vehicle was pulling out of a … more
On Thursday, Aug. 24, Barrington Police received a call about two fishermen arguing. Police said a 45-year-old Barrington man was upset because a Riverside man had taken his crab trap and drove … more
Barrington Police are investigating a suspicious condition at the Shaw’s Supermarket in the Barrington Shopping Center. On Monday, June 6, a caller told police that a short, stocky, … more
Barrington police have noticed a sharp increase in the number of bikes reported stolen over the last few weeks. According to police more than a dozen bicycles have been reported stolen; … more
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said about a half-dozen residents stopped into the station late last week to turn over firearm magazines that carried more than 10 rounds of ammunition, … more
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