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Bristol PD: Three arrests and an injured baby seal

Bristol Police made three arrests and also responded to a humorous call at a dock on Thames Street after a resident raised concerns about a "coyote" in the area. more

5/3/24

After accident, off-duty Bristol officer follows DUI suspect into Warren

An off-duty Bristol police officer happened to be in the right place at the right time, when he witnessed a hit-and-run accident, followed the driver from Bristol into Warren, and led on-duty … more

10/28/20

There has been an increased police presence at Barrington High School following the discovery of a threatening message on a bathroom wall on Monday, Dec. 13.

Police charge student following investigation into threatening message

Barrington Police charged a 16-year-old student with two counts of vandalism and one count of disturbance of public assemblies, in connection with the threatening message written on a bathroom wall … more

2/11/22

Warren PD: Five arrests, including one juvenile

Warren police made five arrests and responded to a report of a woman hiding in bushes between April 24-31, 2023. more

5/5/23

Pictured on the far left is School Resource Officer Keith Medeiros (holding award) along with K9 Brody, Bristol Chief Kevin Lynch, current RIPCA President, and Col. Bradford Connor of Warwick, incoming RIPCA President.

Bristol's Keith Medeiros named one of three community officers of the year

Medeiros was credited for his positive impact on the Bristol community by consistently demonstrating empathy and compassion in his interactions with students through his pioneering therapy dog program with K9 Brody. more

12/28/23

Officers catch up to confused driver near Mt. Hope Bridge

Bristol Police arrested a young man after he allegedly got into an accident near the entrance to Mount Hope Farm and left the scene, before officers caught up to him near the base of the Mt. Hope … more

10/29/20

Police say Tiverton officer activated taser twice at school functions

The Tiverton police officer charged earlier this week on assault and disorderly conduct charges pulled out and activated his department-issued taser at least twice during school events over the past … more

By Ted Hayes | 3/10/23

Barrington Police: 'We’re not trampling over juveniles’ rights'

Last month, Barrington Police received a tip that teenagers were partying at Mussachuck Beach. Officers in a party patrol unit responded to the secluded stretch of coastline and located the … more

By Josh Bickford | 8/17/23

Portsmouth Police Department’s booking photo of Richard J. Doyle.

Portsmouth Police officer arrested after reported fight with fellow cop

PORTSMOUTH — A seven-year veteran of the Portsmouth Police Department was arrested after allegedly striking another off-duty cop at Local Kitchen & Cocktails restaurant on Sept. … more

9/29/22

A Barrington police cruiser is parked outside the Shaw's Supermarket during a previous incident. On Tuesday, Oct. 25, a person found a bag containing a large sum of money outside the market.

Bag of money found outside supermarket in Barrington

An unidentified person stumbled across a bag filled with cash outside the Barrington Shaw's Supermarket on Tuesday, Oct. 25. According to Barrington Police, the person found a bank pouch … more

11/2/22

Portsmouth: Police deal with DUIs, alleged scam

PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent highlights from the Portsmouth Police report: Tuesday, May 23 Fangzhou Qian , 29, of 46 Bowdoin St., Worcester, Mass., was charged with attempted … more

5/30/23

Trick-or-treaters call police about intoxicated Bigfoot

Halloween became a little too scary for a group of trick-or-treaters in Barrington. A Barrington resident called police at about 6:30 p.m. on Halloween night, after an intoxicated man … more

11/8/23

Resident lodges police complaint against Barrington council member

A Barrington resident wanted to file a complaint with local police against a member of the Barrington Town Council last week. On Wednesday, Feb. 3, the resident told police she had sent a … more

2/10/21

Vandal's message in Barrington: 'Stop brainwashing our youth'

Barrington Police are investigating a vandalism incident that occurred in town on Wednesday, Oct. 26. A caller told police that someone had spray-painted messages on the community bulletin board … more

11/3/22

Bristol Police Lt. Steven St. Pierre has been recognized with the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association's 2021 Exemplary Service Award.

Bristol officer awarded for exemplary service

Lt. Steven St. Pierre was presented with the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association’s Exemplary Service Award at the association’s trade show on Tuesday, Nov. 15. more

11/24/22

Bristol PD: Police make two domestic violence arrests

Bristol Police made two arrests for domestic violence offenses and responded to other quality of life issues between Jan. 9-16, 2023. more

1/20/23

Bristol Police Chief Kevin Lynch and Sgt. Ricardo Mourato pose with the largest graduating class of the department’s Citizens Police Academy, which finished up last week.

Bristol's Citizens Police Academy graduates largest ever class

“I think most people, when they see a cop, they think, ‘uh oh’," said one participant. “I won’t do that anymore.” more

By Christy Nadalin | 3/30/23

Police responded to a two-vehicle accident on Lincoln Avenue in Barrington on Tuesday morning, March 26.

Car crumpled during fender-bender with truck in Barrington

Barrington Police responded to an accident on Lincoln Avenue on Tuesday morning, March 26. A large truck collided with the rear-end of a silver sedan just west of the Barrington High School … more

3/27/24

Westport man arrested for threatening another with a loaded gun

A 23-year-old Westport man was arrested early Sunday morning after allegedly brandishing a pistol and threatening another man inside of a Bristol residence. Bristol Police were alerted to the … more

4/7/21

Police: Elderly man invites himself into Barrington home

Barrington Police responded to a Briarfield Road home at about 5:40 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 27, after an unidentified elderly man walked into the home. The man allegedly told a resident at the … more

11/4/22

Bristol PD make arrests after fight with pepper-spray and airsoft gun

Three men are expected to be arrested for their role in an altercation that involved pepper spray and a non-lethal CO2 gun. more

11/23/22

Scenes from dismissal time at EPHS on Thursday, Oct. 19, following a stabbing incident midday in the building.

Stabbing incident takes place at East Providence High School: Victim said to be in 'good spirits' post surgery

EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence High School went into lockdown just after noontime on Thursday, Oct. 19, after a stabbing incident occurred inside the building. Students and staff … more

By Mike Rego | 10/19/23

RISE Prep Mayoral Academy in Woonsocket, the project associated with the alleged worker fraud.

East Providence contractor charged with committing wage fraud

PROVIDENCE — Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that the owner of a Rhode Island-based construction company was arraigned in Providence Superior Court on felony and misdemeanor … more

4/20/22

Police: Three Warren teens spotted on Barrington Middle School roof

Barrington Police received a phone call on Thursday, July 14 at about 9:55 p.m. after someone spotted three people on the roof at Barrington Middle School. It appeared that one of the individuals was … more

7/19/22

Warren PD: A hit and run leads to arrest for drug dealing

Warren police responded to a hit and run incident near Washington and Main Streets on Saturday, which led police to finding... more

12/9/22