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Warren PD: Five arrests, including one juvenile
Warren Police made five arrests between May 1-8, 2023, including one 17-year-old juvenile. more
Portsmouth Police deal with alleged assaults, disorderly conduct
PORTSMOUTH — A 73-year-old tenant of Quaker Estates was charged with simple assault and disorderly conduct following an incident at the town’s public housing complex last week. … more
Graffiti was spotted on the Warren Honor Roll during the Veterans' Day ceremony on Saturday.
Warren PD investigating graffiti on Veterans Honor Roll
Police are investigating graffiti that was spotted on the memorial dedicated to all Warren residents, past and present, who have served. more
Warren PD: Loose cows, DUIs, and a stolen motorcycle
Police made five arrests and dealt with multiple instances of loose livestock between April 29 and May 6, 2024. more
Police seized a BB gun, and a large amount of narcotics following a motor vehicle stop in Warren on Friday, Oct. 22.
Warren PD seize ounces of drugs, over 1,500 pills during traffic stop
Warren Police discovered a large volume of narcotics during a traffic stop on Oct. 22. more
Warren PD: Four arrests, including one juvenile, and multiple thefts
Warren Police made four arrests between Sept. 18-25, 2023. more
Four car thefts in two days prompts Warren PD to investigate
Warren PD are reminding residents to lock their car doors and not to leave valuables in sight following an unusually high number of vehicle thefts last week. more
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Warren PD: Card skimmer found on local ATM
Warren PD made three arrests, including a juvenile for being in possession of marijuana, between Oct. 16-23, 2023. more
A screen capture of the female suspect in the Walgreens counterfeit bill case.
East Providence Police seek suspects in counterfeit case
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police investigators are seeking the input of the public in their attempt to apprehend two people alleged to have passed counterfeit currency at a local … more
Warren PD: More items stolen from cars throughout town
Warren police made three arrests and investigated more reports of items being stolen from cars between July 17-24, 2023. more
Prior Market Street assault results in one fatality
An incident that took place on Aug. 26 on Market Street has resulted in the death of one man involved. more
Warren PD: Two teenagers arrested for marijuana possession
Warren Police made four arrests between Sept. 11-18, 2023, including two 16-year-olds for possession of marijuana (one of whom was caught after bringing a THC pen to school). more
An East Providence special hazards team emerges from the Bristol Warren school administration building with evidence late Wednesday afternoon.
Bristol Police: Suspicious letter contained no threat to schools
Responding to questions, Bristol Police Capt. Brian Burke  revealed more details about a suspicious letter containing a white, powdery substance that triggered the evacuation of the Bristol … more
14-year-old arrested in Warren after being found with replica gun, drugs
A 14-year-old boy was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 29 after police were tipped off that the teenager allegedly made threats and was perhaps in possession of a firearm. more
Warren police logs: No arrests, but social distancing complaints steady
Monday, May 4 A Wheaton Street woman called police out of concern for her brother, who she thought might have been under the influence of narcotics. Rescue crews were called to Long Wharf … more
Jacob Rapoza, a former school resource officer at Tiverton High School, was found guilty Wednesday, May 8, on two misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct in connection with incidents in the fall of 2022 involving the improper activation of his taser at the school. 
Former Tiverton school resource officer found guilty
TIVERTON — Jacob Rapoza, a former school resource officer at Tiverton High School, was found guilty Wednesday, May 8, on two misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct in connection with … more
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Kevin Mendes was arrested late last night in connection with a hammer attack on his mother.
Warren woman attacked by son remains in critical condition
A Warren woman who police say suffered a brutal hammer attack at the hands of her son two weeks ago remains in critical condition, and friends of the family have set up a GoFundMe page to help cover … more
Warren police department earns accreditation
It took nearly two years of self-study, work and introspection, but on Thursday the Warren Police Department became the 30th law enforcement agency in the state to become accredited. Accreditation … more
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Warren PD: 15-year-old arrested after report for reckless driving
Warren Police made four arrests, including one juvenile who was allegedly driving a vehicle recklessly without a license, between May 15-22, 2023. more
Warren PD wellness check ends with use of a taser and two officers injured
Two Barrington residents were arrested following an incident that occurred late on Friday night, March 17, in Warren. more
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Warren PD: Police make three domestic arrests
Warren Police made three arrests and responded to a variety of civil issues between Aug. 14-21, 2023. more
Residents found with vast quantity of drugs after calling police
Detectives located and seized $35,000 in cash, 10 pounds of marijuana, 12 ounces of cocaine, pills, and THC extract vape cartridges from a house that had called police to respond to a breaking and entering in progress. more
Warren police chief retires Friday
Warren Police Chief Peter T. Achilli will retire Friday after 36 years with the department, ending a career that began when he joined the force as a special police officer at age 19. Chief Achilli … more
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Warren PD: Six arrests and a car-on-bicycle collision
Warren Police made six arrests and responded to a cyclist being struck by a car in the center of Town between Aug. 7-14, 2023. more
Police identify deceased man found in Warren River
A man who was found deceased in the Warren River on Monday, April 8 was identified by Warren Police on Thursday. more
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