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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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Between classes at Portsmouth Middle School on Monday, Connor Urban pets “Officer Holly,” the district’s new comfort dog, as her partner and School Resource Officer Westley Lemar holds her leash. Also pictured are Caroline Clooney (gray sweatshirt), Maria Walker (blue and white stripes), and Jeffrey Dunn (blue and black stripes).
‘Officer Holly’ brings comfort and joy to Portsmouth students
PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth Police Department’s newest member has jet-black hair, stands under two feet tall, has four legs, and is cute as a button. But show some respect, for … more
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The house on Sowams Drive where the murder took place in 2017.
Woman sentenced to 35 years in connection with 2017 Bristol murder
Attorney General Peter Neronha announced on Thursday that a second individual associated with a 2017 homicide that took place on Sowams Drive in Bristol had been sentenced. more
Police charge Providence man with Barrington break-ins
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
Police: Drugs found in Tiverton man’s vehicle after stop
PORTSMOUTH — A 29-year-old Tiverton man was charged with manufacturing/possessing/delivering a controlled substance shortly before 3 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 27. According to police, patrol … more
In Barrington, DUI arrests increase nearly 300 percent
Barrington saw a 278 percent increase in the number of DUI arrests last year.   According to year-end statistics from the Barrington Police Department, the number of arrests for driving … more
Warren PD: Police make three DUI arrests
Warren Police made three arrests and intervened on a snowmobile operator having himself a good time on the bike path between Jan. 15-22, 2024. more
Portsmouth Police charge man with 3rd-degree sexual assault
PORTSMOUTH — A 19-year-old Newport man was arrested last week and charged with three counts of third-degree sexual assault. According to police, the arrest came after officers checked … more
Barrington Police investigating break-in at Nayatt area house
Barrington Police are investigating a break-in that occurred on Wednesday morning, Jan. 25.   Police said the break-in took place in the Nayatt Road area. Officials would not share specific … more
Youth crime was down in Warren in 2023, but theft-related offenses spike
In total, Warren police logged reports of 445 “Group A” offenses in 2023 — which cover everything from motor vehicle thefts, assaults, and burglaries, to vandalism and illegal gambling — as opposed to 429 such offenses in 2022 (a 3.7% increase). more
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Barrington Police: Two people killed in Saturday morning car accident
Barrington Police are investigating a Saturday morning car accident that left two people dead. Police said the accident occurred shortly after 8 a.m. on the Wampanoag Trail just south of the … more
Bristol PD: Injured animals and a few noise complaints
Bristol Police also made one arrest between Jan. 8-15, 2024. more
Warren PD: Police make four arrests, two for DUI
Warren PD made four arrests between Jan. 8-15, 2024. more
Bristol man charged with sexually assaulting Portsmouth woman
PORTSMOUTH — A 21-year-old Bristol man was arrested Jan. 9 and charged with sexually assaulting his ex-girlfriend from Portsmouth, police said. Kevin Michael Medeiros , 21, of 10 Etelvina … more
Vehicle driven by Barrington teenager strikes two pedestrians
Barrington Police are urging motorists to slow down and pay attention to pedestrians and bicyclists following an accident on Friday morning, Jan. 12.   Police said a vehicle driven by an … more
The area of the recent Riverside robberies marked in red in the neighborhoods near the East Bay Bike Path.
East Providence police arrest suspect in recent Riverside robberies
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department announced Friday afternoon, Jan. 12, the arrest of the suspect in a recent string of thefts in the Riverside section of the city. … more
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The two suspects were caught with over 3,200 gift cards in their vehicle, thanks to the vigilance of local CVS staff.
Bristol Police seize over 3,200 fraudulently obtained gift cards
After weeks of warnings of gift card tampering and fraud around the country and in Rhode Island, it struck at home on Jan. 4. more
Jose Hernandez
East Providence Police arrest suspect in December 26 shooting
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police announced the arrest of the suspect in the December 26 shooting near the Hull Street Playground. Jose Hernandez, a 20-year-old Pawtucket resident, … more
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Barrington Police news: Raccoon spoils trap set for groundhog
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
Dog walkers in Barrington find man tied up in the woods
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
Home surveillance footage of one of the alleged perpetrators in a string of robberies in Riverside near the East Bay Bike Path.
East Providence Police investigate string of Riverside robberies
Detectives from the East Providence Police Department continue to investigate a string of robberies which have occurred recently in the Riverside section of the city. According to a report of … more
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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
Barrington Police charge Newport man with disorderly conduct
Barrington Police received multiple phone calls at about 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 19 for a man who was walking near traffic on the Wampanoag Trail near Primrose Hill Road. Officers responded … more
Barrington Police investigate ice-throwing incident and more
Barrington Police investigated a number of incidents last week: • On Saturday, Dec. 16, a Quincy Adams Road resident called police about 11 p.m. to report that someone was trying to … more
Medical episode likely leads to fatal car accident in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — An elderly man died during a car accident on Saturday, Dec. 23, in Riverside. The driver, a 78-year-old male and resident of East Providence, appeared to have suffered a … more
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