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The incident was caught on video, and tips from the public assisted police in identifying the suspect.
Tips help Bristol police identify hit and run suspect
Bristol Police have identified and cited a suspect in a hit and run incident that grabbed attention due to the event being caught on video. more
Barrington Police: Speeding cars lead to arrest, summonses
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
Man arrested for possessing firearm after backing into police-only parking lot
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
After lengthy search, missing Barrington girl located
A widespread search for a missing Barrington child ended in relief about four hours after it started on New Year’s Eve. According to police, a 12-year-old Barrington girl went missing from … more
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Barrington Police respond to schools for marijuana-related incidents
Barrington Police responded to separate drug-related incidents on Monday, Dec. 19. At about 9:40 a.m., Barrington school officials reached out to police regarding a middle school student who … more
Barrington residents surrender high-capacity clips to police
Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said about a half-dozen residents stopped into the station late last week to turn over firearm magazines that carried more than 10 rounds of ammunition, … more
This example of vandalism was scratched into the window of the Bristol Post Office on Hope Street.
Bristol police investigating downtown vandalism
The Bristol Police Department is looking into an uptick in public vandalism incidents, occurring largely in the main downtown areas of Hope Street. And they could use your help. more
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Probationary Westport Police Officer Sean Munzing (left) and newly hired officer Cody Smith.
Westport hires new police officer, sends dispatcher to academy
Westport has a new police officer, and another on the way. The select board last week unanimously approved the hiring of Cody Smith as a full time officer, following the probationary period that … more
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Major Michael Morse (right) shakes hands with Police Chief Brian Peters after being sworn in as new deputy police chief at Town Hall Monday night. Behind them are (from left) Town Clerk Jennifer West, and council members Charles Levesque and Leonard Katzman.
Portsmouth: Michael Morse sworn in as deputy police chief
PORTSMOUTH — There’s a new deputy police chief in town — Major Michael Morse. more
Officer Corey Resendes recently took a job with the East Providence Police Department. He had served as the SRO (school resource officer) in Barrington.
Barrington SRO leaves for nearby police force
The Barrington Police Department is looking to fill a number of recent vacancies, including the school resource officer job. Officer Corey Resendes had been working as the SRO for Barrington … more
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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
Barrington man finds tracking device on his vehicle
For the second time in the past few weeks, Barrington Police investigated a tracking device placed on a resident's vehicle.  A Barrington resident called police on Friday, Dec. 2 to report … more
'Porch pirate' strikes in Barrington, steals two packages
A Sowams Road resident called Barrington Police on Thursday, Dec. 1 to report that two packages had been stolen from her front porch. The resident told police that she observed through her … more
The Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center in Portsmouth is one of the five operators now licensed for recreational use sales as of December 1.
East Providence Police prep for new marijuana possession laws
EAST PROVIDENCE — Some five months after the General Assembly voted to approve legislation and Gov. Dan McKee signed it into law, residents 21-years-of-age and older were legally permitted to … more
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Police order teenagers off Barrington school roof
Barrington Police responded to Hampden Meadows School on Sunday, Nov. 27 at about 11:20 a.m. after receiving a phone call from someone who saw two individuals climbing onto the roof of the … more
No serious injuries reported in EPPD cruiser-involved accident
EAST PROVIDENCE — An East Providence Police cruiser was one of four vehicles involved in a multi-car accident in the rain Sunday night, Nov. 27. No serious injuries were reported. The … more
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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
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
Bristol police officers demo body cameras earlier this year during a pilot program.
Police and schools shed more light on camera policies
Some school committee members were not aware of the agreement allowing Bristol school resources officers to use the cameras in schools until very recently. more
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Police: Contractor had tagged, tracked Barrington woman
A Barrington resident stopped into the Barrington Police Station on Tuesday, Nov. 15 to report a suspicious condition — the woman told police she had received a notification on her iPhone that … more
Police: Barrington resident assaults neighbor's landscaper
Barrington Police responded to Pine Cone Drive at about 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 10, for an alleged assault. Police said a resident had hired a landscaper to cut his grass. The … more
Bristol police officers from left, Mike Kelly, Det. John Nappi, Sgt. Tim Gallison and Tyler Carreiro learn to fly a drone that will be used for police work during the parade and other events.
Bristol PD now has an eye in the sky
A new drone will supplement the Bristol Police Department's ability to respond to a variety of situations and keep personnel safer. more
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Barrington Police investigating hate crime involving a book
Barrington Police are investigating the vandalism of a book left in a little free library near Wood’s Pond and Peck Center building, and handling the case as an alleged hate crime. Police … more
Police pull warrant for Barrington woman following incident
Barrington Police received a 911 call for a disturbance on Coach Murgo Lane at about 2:20 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 9. Officers responded to the scene and spoke with the parties involved — a … more
Local teenagers face marijuana possession charges
Barrington Police investigated two separate marijuana possession cases last week.  Police are expected to charge a 13-year-old Barrington boy with possession of a schedule 1 to 5 controlled … more
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