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The house on Sowams Drive in Bristol where the murder took place, taken at the time of the crime in February of 2017.
Bristol man who suffocated grandmother convicted of murder
The crime occurred in 2017 on Sowams Road in Bristol. more
Barrington Beach
Third dead dog washes up on a Barrington beach
A dead dog washed up on the shore at Barrington Beach on Monday, April 8. This was the third time a dead dog has washed up on a local beach in the last few weeks. Barrington Police said they are … more
East Providence man charged with attempted murder following hammer attack
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
Suspect charged with stealing catalytic converter in East Providence
PROVIDENCE — A Pawtucket man has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with stealing a catalytic converter following his arrest by the East Providence Police on November 15, 2022. … more
The Barrington Police Department is purchasing this 22-foot center console Cobia for the harbor patrol.
New used boat coming to Barrington Harbor Patrol
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
Police investigating car break-ins in Barrington
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 investigating alleged assault at elementary school
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
Barrington man claims he was assaulted in Warren
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
Police: Money stolen from Barrington residents' cars
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
Left: Barrington Police are seeking information about a man who stole a bicycle off a rack outside Sowams School on Monday, May 2. Right: A New Meadow Road resident told police someone driving a silver van stole a birdhouse from his property.
Barrington Police: Birdhouse, bike and bags of dirt reported stolen
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
Barrington Police to residents: Expect more party patrols
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
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Portsmouth Police deal with several domestic incidences
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent highlights from the Portsmouth Police report: Monday, June 26 Anastacia Inman , 19, of 61 Cedar Ave., was charged with domestic assault after … more
Police called for boat-hopper at Barrington marina
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
Portsmouth Police Department’s booking photo of Samantha Carfora.
Portsmouth Police charge woman with trafficking fentanyl
PORTSMOUTH — A 29-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 6, on charges of trafficking fentanyl in the local area. After an ongoing investigation, at about 11 a.m. on Wednesday … more
Warren PD arrest Riverside man after hitting multiple vehicles without stopping
Warren police made six arrests between Feb. 26 and March 3, 2024. more
Warren PD: Police make five arrests, including three on Sunday
Warren Police made five arrests between Feb. 5-12, 2024. more
Bristol PD: Police make five arrests, including three in one day
Police arrested three individuals on March 27 and made a variety of stops for reports of fraud and other concerns by residents between March 25 and April 1, 2024. more
A sign displayed at a vigil held on Oct. 12 by family and friends of Richard Raymond, who was assaulted during an incident on Market Street in late August of 2021.
Teenager arrested in connection to Market Street homicide
A 17-year-old was charged with murder on Friday in connection to August, 2021 incident that left one local man dead. more
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Bristol Police: DUI, underage drinking and urinating in public
Bristol police officers arrested one person for driving under the influence and cited several young adults for  possession of alcohol and urinating in public, in incidents from Nov. 18 to … more
This is all that remains of an Audi SUV involved in a single-vehicle crash on Washington Road in Barrington early Tuesday morning, June 30.
Barrington Police charge driver involved in crash
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
Dennis Seale, who died last week, served as Portsmouth’s chief of police from 1998 until his retirement in 2006.
RIP former Police Chief Dennis Seale: ‘Epitome of a good cop’
PORTSMOUTH — Dennis C. Seale, who spent more that two decades in law enforcement here before retiring as Portsmouth’s police chief in 2006, died last week at the age of 68. more
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Donated toys fill the lobby of the police station in Barrington. The Barrington Police Department is once again holding its "Fill a Cruiser" toy drive.
Can you help fill a cruiser this holiday season?
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
Westport man faces child porn charges
A Westport man faces child pornography possession charges after police allegedly discovered pornographic images on his computer. Richard Vohnoutka Sr., no age given, of 793 Gifford Road, was … more
The Rumford Motor Inn located on Newport Avenue in the Rumford section of East Providence.
Court grants Rumford Motor Inn owners show-cause hearing continuance
A special meeting of the East Providence City Council, a show-cause hearing scheduled for Thursday night, Feb. 1, on the operations license for the Rumford Motor Inn located on Newport Avenue in … more
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Bristol Police field complaints about eggs, leaves and noisy neighbors
The Bristol Police Department made few arrests but had an active week chasing down complaints from neighbors and citizens from Nov. 4 to 10. Monday, Nov. 4 A Wilson Street resident reported … more
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