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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 Police also made one arrest between Jan. 8-15, 2024. more
Warren PD made four arrests between Jan. 8-15, 2024. more
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
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
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
Bristol Police made two arrests and responded to multiple reports of various kinds of fraudulent activity occurring throughout town between Jan. 1-8, 2024. more
Warren Police responded to Child Street for a report of children screaming, but it wasn't what it seemed. more
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
PORTSMOUTH — A 28-year-old Middletown woman was arrested last week after she allegedly broken into a home in Portsmouth. Shortly before 8 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 5, officers responded to 394 … more
Bristol Police made just one arrest between Christmas and New Years in 2023. more
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
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
Warren Police had a very busy holiday season. more
PORTSMOUTH — A 43-year-old Portsmouth man was arrested last week after he was spotted dancing in the street, according to police. Shortly after 9:30 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 26, officers … 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
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
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 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 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
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
A Bristol resident is facing a DUI charge following an accident on the Barrington River Bridge on Thursday night, Dec. 14.   Police charged Evaristo Araujo, 72, of Bristol, with DUI of … more
The Warren Police Department confirmed the incident was under active investigation. However, no one has been brought into custody or charged with a crime as of press time. more
Barrington Police are investigating a breaking and entering at a Fessenden Road home that occurred on Thursday, Dec. 7.   Police said the homeowner called the station after he received a … more
A Barrington resident called police on Wednesday, Dec. 6 to report possible “porch pirates” — people who steal packages after they are delivered to others peoples’ homes … more
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