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According to a Department of Justice press release, Jeremy Spence, 24, of Bristol, was arrested by the FBI on Tuesday, Jan. 26, and charged with one count of commodities fraud and one count of wire … more
A Massachusetts man was arrested last week after he backed into the restricted parking lot for Bristol police vehicles while in possession of a firearm. more
A routine overnight check of Veterans Park in Barrington turned into a police escort out of town on Friday, Sept. 29. It started at about 3 a.m. when a Barrington Police officer drove down the … more
Monday, May 1 A caller lodged an animal complaint from Route 88 at American Legion Highway. A caller from Tickle Road reported a missing person at 9:19 a.m. A Pettey Lane resident … more
Barrington Police are notifying the community — and specifically the people who live in the Watson Avenue neighborhood — that there will be a special active shooter response training … more
A Providence woman working as a certified in-home caregiver was arrested last week after police said she attempted to defraud a client in Little Compton out of nearly $9,000. Jahlena Ann Giron, … more
Barrington residents filed numerous complaints with local police last week regarding a variety of attempted scams. Following is a list of the reports: • An Echo Drive resident called police … more
Barrington Police had a heavy presence at Barrington High School on Monday afternoon, Dec. 13, after a student there found a threatening message written in a girls’ bathroom.  The … more
During a three-day span last week, the Barrington Police twice engaged in high speed pursuits.  On Thursday, Dec. 29, police spotted a car speeding through town at about 1:30 a.m. Officers … more
PORTSMOUTH — A 42-year-old Portsmouth woman was charged with domestic violence, first offense, after officers responded to her home shortly after 11 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, to investigate a … more
Two nights. Two house parties. One wrestling match. At about 2 a.m. on Saturday morning, Sept. 30, a Barrington Police officer was patrolling Hampden Meadows when he spotted a large gathering at … more
Barrington Police charged Johanna L. Kilroy, 38, of Newport, with DUI of liquor-.15 or greater-first offense, and domestic violence-criminal violation of a no contact order, following an incident on … more
PORTSMOUTH — An 18-year-old man from Somerset turned himself in to police last week on a warrant following a three-vehicle crash that left several people injured on Dec. 2. David J. … more
Bristol police officers. made a handful of arrests from Jan. 25 to 31, as seen in the police incident log. Monday, Jan. 25 A resident on Easterbrooks Avenue reported the theft of … more
Three homeless men living in the woods behind the Bayside YMCA have 30 days to clear out.  On Wednesday, March 1, Barrington Police officers hiked into the Veterans Park woods and served … more
PORTSMOUTH — A 34-year-old local man was arrested last week on a warrant accusing him of vandalism with a BB gun. Police received a report of a vandalism that had occurred sometime … more
Rhode Island District Court Judge Stephen M. Isherwood ruled on Wednesday, Feb. 3 that Barrington resident Richard Gordon was guilty of simple assault and disorderly conduct, stemming from an Aug. 3, … more
Barrington Police received a 911 call for an erratic driver on County Road at about 7:30 p.m. on Monday, July 4. Officers responded and spoke to witnesses, who said the female motorist nearly … more
A Barrington resident called police on Monday, Sept. 19 after losing his wallet at a County Road gas station. The man said he left his wallet on his vehicle when driving away and it fell to the … more
Barrington police received a 911 call at about 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5 from a Lake Avenue resident after he spotted smoke coming from a neighbor's house. Police said the man — he … more
PORTSMOUTH — An empty shell casing was located in the gymnasium at Portsmouth Middle School Thursday morning, Principal João P. Arruda informed parents in an e-mail. However, … more
Barrington Police responded to Walker Farm on Tuesday, Sept. 20 for a dispute between a fisherman and a construction worker. Police said a construction worker had approached a man who was … more
Barrington Police are investigating strange notes found in the mailboxes at three Barrington homes last week. Police said an Atlantic Crossing resident stopped into the station on Wednesday, … more
Barrington Police responded to a number of calls last week, including one for a resident who went looking for a groundhog but instead found a raccoon.   On Friday, Dec. 29, a North Lake … more
Barrington police are investigating an incident that occurred during a town board's online meeting last week. Town officials contacted police on Thursday, April 9, and reported that someone had … more
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