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Barrington Town Manager Jim Cunha shared some good news during Monday night’s council meeting: In 60 years, Barrington has not had a single pedestrian fatality. That record runs in stark … more
The deadline to board up any open windows and doors at the former Zion Bible College property may be fast approaching, but that did nothing to slow down illegal trespassers last week. On … more
An alert Barrington police officer came to the assistance of a woman in need last week. The officer was on routine patrol on Monday, Dec. 7, driving along Narragansett Avenue when he spotted a … more
A Barrington resident called police on Monday, Dec. 7, after he spotted a man rummage through his mailbox, take a package out of it, open the package, and then throw the package on the ground. … more
A Grinch on the loose? On Saturday, Dec. 12, a Lincoln Avenue resident in Barrington called police to report stolen Christmas lights. The resident said her dogs had been barking the night … more
Barrington Police made a few arrests last week, including one for larceny under $1,500. Following are some items from the police incident log. • Barrington police charged Robert Silvia, 55, … more
The Barrington Police Department is once again collecting toys as part of its "Fill a Cruiser" holiday campaign. For years, Barrington police officers have organized a toy collection program for … more
Barrington police are investigating an accident that occurred on Monday afternoon on New Meadow Road involving two people in their 80s. Barrington Police Chief Dino DeCrescenzo said an 82-year-old … more
A Barrington police officer was on patrol at 12:55 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 24, when he spotted a vehicle speeding on Maple Avenue. The officer ordered that vehicle over to the side of the road, and … more
A Warren man is facing a drug possession charge following a traffic stop on Saturday, Oct. 31, in town. A Barrington police officer ordered a vehicle over to the side of County Road at about 6 … more
Barrington police have noticed a sharp increase in the number of bikes reported stolen over the last few weeks. According to police more than a dozen bicycles have been reported stolen; … more
Barrington police responded to the Wampanoag Trail near the first bird sanctuary at about 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 7 after a pedestrian was struck by a car while crossing the road. Police said … more
The attorney for Dr. Richard Gordon called Barrington Police on Friday morning, Sept. 18, and reported an alleged issue involving his client's neighbor. The attorney told police that his client's … more
Barrington police received a 911 call at about 12:40 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 5 from a Lake Avenue resident after he spotted smoke coming from a neighbor's house. Police said the man — he … more
Dr. Richard Gordon, newly accused of a hate crime, offered a statement through his attorney on Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 11, saying he was the victim of an assault. According to the statement, Dr. … more
Barrington police charged Drew Vatter, 18, of Barrington, with reckless driving on Thursday, July 9. Mr. Vatter was the driver of the Audi SUV that crashed on Washington Road on Tuesday, June … more
An 18-year-old Barrington resident survived a serious car accident early Tuesday morning, June 30. Police said the teenager was driving an Audi SUV south down Washington Road at about 2 a.m. when … more
Barrington Police are using extra party patrols to crack down on underage drinking. On Thursday, June 25, a party patrol unit was checking Barrington Beach at about 8:40 p.m. when officers … more
Barrington police and firefighters were kept busy with two incidents 10 minutes apart on Tuesday, June 9.  At 5:05 p.m. police officers assisted firefighters and EMTs following an accident … more
Barrington police responded to Linden Road at about 4 p.m. on Monday, June 8 for a report of a suspicious condition. A person in the area had spotted vehicles parked near the woods an teenagers … more
A 16-year-old Barrington boy has been missing from his home for more than two weeks. Police said Collin Phillips left his home in Barrington on May 12 and has not returned. A family member … more
Firefighters and police officers responded to a boating emergency in Hundred Acre Cove on Thursday afternoon, May 28. The incident occurred at about 2:20 p.m. Betsy Falvey and her daughter … more
Barrington police are investigating an incident that occurred during a town board's online meeting last week. Town officials contacted police on Thursday, April 9, and reported that someone had … more
A Barrington resident contacted police on Wednesday, April 1 regarding a civil matter — the resident had sold a car to a man and agreed to assist the man with financing. However, the buyer … more
Barrington police responded to a car accident on Washington Road on Tuesday, March 31 at about 8:30 p.m. Police said a Riverside resident was driving north on Washington Road when her vehicle … more
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