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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 — A 56-year-old local woman was arrested last week and charged with domestic assault. Officers responded to 130 Common Fence Boulevard at 3:20 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 9, after … more
A 34-year-old Pawtucket man turned himself in last week after previously bolting from officers during a high-speed chase, police said. more
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
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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