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Portsmouth dog owner cited after neighborhood attack

PORTSMOUTH — The owner of three unleashed dogs that attacked a leashed dog on Saturday has been cited by police, and a vicious dog hearing will be convened at some point. On the morning of … more

4/16/24

Portsmouth Police charge man with child molestation

PORTSMOUTH — A 30-year-old man from Pennsylvania was charged by Portsmouth Police last week with two counts of second-degree child molestation. As a result of an investigation by the … more

4/15/24

Portsmouth woman charged with cruelty to animals

PORTSMOUTH — A 51-year-old Portsmouth woman has been charged with cruelty to animals. At about 1:15 p.m. on Wednesday, April 3, officers responded to 28 Sprague Court to … more

4/8/24

Two Portsmouth men arrested on drug, weapons charges

PORTSMOUTH — Police officers from Portsmouth and Middletown executed a search warrant at an Old Mill Lane home Saturday afternoon and ending up arresting two men as part of a joint narcotics … more

4/1/24

Owen Cameron of Portsmouth was last seen leaving his job in Middletown at about 7:15 p.m. Saturday night, March 23.

Heartbreak: Body of missing Portsmouth teen found

MIDDLETOWN — The body of Portsmouth teen Owen B. Cameron, who was last seen Saturday night after leaving his Middletown job, was discovered late this morning in that town. more

3/27/24

Portsmouth Police arrest Johnston man on drug charges

PORTSMOUTH — A 23-year-old Johnston man was arrested last week after he was found to be allegedly in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia, police said. While conducting a … more

3/25/24

Portsmouth Police: Driver had fake license plates, documentation

PORTSMOUTH — A 33-year-old Fall River woman was charged last week with forgery and counterfeiting registration plates, as well as giving a false document to an agent or public official. At … more

3/18/24

Portsmouth Police: Man illegally tracked woman’s vehicle

PORTSMOUTH — A 29-year-old Middletown man was arrested last week after he allegedly placed a GPS tracking locator in a woman’s vehicle. A 32-year-old Portsmouth woman complained to … more

3/11/24

The Patriots surround Dan Biello (second from left) after he scores a goal against West Warwick in game two of the Division II quarterfinals on Saturday. Portsmouth won that game, 5-3, to even the series at one game apiece, and then won the deciding game on Monday.

Portsmouth boys advance to Division II hockey semifinals

PORTSMOUTH — The Portsmouth High varsity boys’ hockey team was down but never out. The No. 4-seeded Patriots dropped the first game of the Division II quarterfinals against West … more

3/5/24

Portsmouth Police: Weapons found in cars of two arrestees

PORTSMOUTH — In separate incidents, two people were recently arrested after illegal weapons were found in their vehicles, according to police. In the first incident, while on patrol in the … more

3/4/24

Portsmouth man charged with assaulting elderly woman

PORTSMOUTH — A 44-year-old man was arrested Sunday for allegedly assaulting a 76-year-old Portsmouth woman. Officers received information that Matthew C. George, 44, of 288 Sprague St., … more

2/26/24

Portsmouth Police charge man with B&E, domestic assault

PORTSMOUTH — A 39-year-old Warwick man was arrested last week and charged with assault and breaking and entering, police said. Officers responded to a Portsmouth home at about 5:45 p.m. on … more

2/20/24

Woman charged with fleeing police, reckless driving in Portsmouth

PORTSMOUTH — A 52-year-old Swansea woman was arrested last week after she allegedly eluded police officers in two communities. Shortly after noon on Friday, Feb. 9, officers were advised … more

2/12/24

Portsmouth woman charged with domestic assault

PORTSMOUTH — A 21-year-old Portsmouth woman was arrested last week on a domestic violence charge. At about 3:20 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 29, officers responded to 23 Gildas Lane to investigate … more

2/5/24

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

By Jim McGaw | 2/1/24

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

1/29/24

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

1/25/24

Shooting of BB gun leads to charges for Portsmouth man

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

12/12/23

David J. Menezes of Somerset, as he appeared in his booking photo.

Portsmouth Police charge man with DUI following crash with injuries

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

12/12/23

Portsmouth Police Department’s booking photo of Samantha Carfora.

Portsmouth Police charge woman with trafficking fentanyl

PORTSMOUTH — A 29-year-old woman was arrested Wednesday, Dec. 6, on charges of trafficking fentanyl in the local area. After an ongoing investigation, at about 11 a.m. on Wednesday … more

12/7/23

Lisa Cory as she appeared in her booking photo.

Portsmouth resident arrested after elderly woman dies

PORTSMOUTH — A 51-year-old local woman was arrested Sunday night after police received a report of elder abuse at her home. The victim was identified as 78-year-old Leonilda Cory, who … more

10/24/23

Portsmouth Police: Car hit 110 mph during high-speed chase

A 34-year-old Pawtucket man turned himself in last week after previously bolting from officers during a high-speed chase, police said. more

9/25/23

Police Chief Brian Peters pitches his Portsmouth Police Department employee retention plan to the Town Council Monday night. The council unanimously approved the program.

Portsmouth OKs police chief’s plan to retain officers

It’s a nationwide crisis that has finally come home to roost within the Portsmouth Police Department — losing good officers to other jobs, which has resulted in a staffing shortage on the force. more

By Jim McGaw | 9/12/23

Portsmouth Police charge man with violating no-contact order

PORTSMOUTH — A 33-year-old Middletown man was arrested Monday, Aug. 14, and charged with violating a no-contact order, police said. The arrest of Michael D. Vierra , of 17A Woolsey … more

8/15/23

Ten-year-old campers Warren Caldwell, James Hitchen and Grayson Bolt (from left), work together in figuring out a math problem leading to their next clue inside an “escape room” set up inside an eighth-grade learning center at Portsmouth Middle School. The activity was part of the Portsmouth Police Department’s Youth Leadership Camp.

In Portsmouth: Future leaders of America

PORTSMOUTH — James Hitchen, Grayson Bolt and Warren Caldwell spent part of Friday inside an eighth-grade classroom at Portsmouth Middle School, but not for summer school. Instead, they … more

By Jim McGaw | 8/8/23