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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
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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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
A screen capture from surveillance footage showing the suspect vehicle, a dark-colored Acura MDX, in a hit and run that occurred on Bulgarmarsh Road on Sunday, Sept. 11. Anyone with information on the vehicle is asked to contact Tiverton Police at 401-625-6717.
Tiverton police seek help locating SUV driver that critically injured man Sunday
Tiverton police need help identifying a vehicle believed to be involved in a hit-and-run accident that critically injured a pedestrian Sunday evening. Police and fire crews were dispatched to … more
Portsmouth Police deal with several domestic incidences
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent highlights from the Portsmouth Police report: Monday, June 26 Anastacia Inman , 19, of 61 Cedar Ave., was charged with domestic assault after … more
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
Dennis Seale, who died last week, served as Portsmouth’s chief of police from 1998 until his retirement in 2006.
RIP former Police Chief Dennis Seale: ‘Epitome of a good cop’
PORTSMOUTH — Dennis C. Seale, who spent more that two decades in law enforcement here before retiring as Portsmouth’s police chief in 2006, died last week at the age of 68. more
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These two undernourished dogs were found abandoned at Glen Farm Thanksgiving morning. The dark-colored one later had to be euthanized due to her poor health, according to police.
Emaciated dogs found abandoned in Portsmouth on Thanksgiving
PORTSMOUTH — Two underfed, sick dogs were found abandoned Thanksgiving morning at Glen Farm, and one of them later was euthanized due to poor health, according to … more
Portsmouth woman, 76, charged with 1st-degree arson
PORTSMOUTH — A 76-year-old local woman was charged with first-degree arson after officers responded to a report of an active fire at her apartment at Bay View Estates Apartments just after … more
Portsmouth Police booking photo of Ryan Walsh, of Norton, Mass.
Man charged with distributing fentanyl within Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — A 47-year-old Massachusetts man was arrested Thursday, June 16, and charged with distributing fentanyl within Portsmouth, police said. This month, members of the Portsmouth … more
Data from the Rhode Island State Police, which aggregates information from each municipal police department, shows that the total number of arrests among 11-15- and 16-20-year-olds in Warren was rising prior to Covid, and is on the rise again since 2020.
Data shows arrests among youth increasing since 2020
Crime among adolescents and teens has gone up since 2020, with multiple East Bay communities seeing their highest number of arrests in 2021 or 2022. We examine this troubling trend and search for reasons why that might be. more
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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
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
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
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
Several face domestic violence charges in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Several local residents were recently arrested on domestic violence charges in unrelated incidents. On Saturday, June 17, police responded at 58 Islington Ave. around … more
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
Police: Portsmouth man set fire to woman’s belongings
PORTSMOUTH — A 37-year-old local man was arrested Saturday, Aug. 22, after he allegedly set fire to a woman’s belongings in his backyard. According to police, Timothy M. Leisge, … more
Portsmouth woman charged with domestic assault
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
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
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
Empty shell casing found at Portsmouth Middle School
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
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Two people arrested on drug charges in Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — Two out-of-towners were arrested on drug charges in separate incidents over the past week. On Thursday, May 18, Brandilee Crystal Raposa , 37, of 4980 North Main St., … more
Portsmouth Police Officers Jimmy Francis (foreground) and Mike Quinn battle a group of children in a game of tug of war during Portsmouth’s National Night Out at Glen Park Tuesday evening.
Police greet the public for National Night Out (photos)
PORTSMOUTH — Members of the Portsmouth Police Department came out in force Tuesday to greet the public for National Night Out at Glen Park. more
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
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