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Bristol PD: Three arrests made, including for DUI and drag racing
Bristol Police made three arrests and investigated multiple vandalism reports between July 15-21, 2024. more
Warren PD: Police make five arrests, investigate 'hazardous' dumpster
Warren police made five arrests between July 15-21, 2024. more
Body of man, 65, found on Portsmouth shoreline
PORTSMOUTH — A man’s body was discovered along the shoreline off Indian Avenue near the town line Monday night. On Tuesday, police identified the deceased as Leonidas Gonzalez, … more
Damon A. Teixeira, Duarte M. Arruda, and Lee Berry (from left) were arrested as part of a joint sting operation that involved the Portsmouth Police Department.
Portsmouth: Three men arrested in sex trafficking sting operation
PORTSMOUTH — Three men have been arrested following a joint sting operation by the Portsmouth Police Detective Division and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) targeting sex … more
Warwick woman dies in two-car Veterans Memorial Parkway crash
EAST PROVIDENCE — One person died and another was injured in a two-car crash, one from the East Providence Department of Public Works/Highway Division, on Veterans Memorial Parkway Thursday, … more
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Portsmouth Police deal with alleged domestic assault, DUIs
PORTSMOUTH —  Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Wednesday, July 17 Frank J. Saunders, 46, of 71 Callender Ave., Newport, was charged with … more
Warren PD: Two arrests, a dumpster fire, and a bad trip
Warren Police made two arrests and responded to a call after someone apparently had a bad reaction to mushrooms. more
Bristol PD: Police make 10 arrests in busy week
Police arrested 10 individuals between July 8 and July, 14, 2024. more
The graduating class of 2024 cadets from the Rhode Island State Police Academy were sworn into service on June 21 during a ceremony held at the CCRI-Lincoln campus.
Quintet with city ties are sworn in as Rhode Island State Troopers
Five cadets with city ties were among the graduates of the 2024 Rhode Island State Police Academy. Troopers Jaren Alves, Noel Miranda, Kyle Murphy, Alex Newton and Joseph Rego and their … more
The suspects in the July 16 armed robbery attempt in East Providence are (left to right) David Ramos, Abel Nolasco and Alex Manuel Jesus Marte.
East Providence Police name suspects in armed robbery case
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police have identified the three suspects in an armed robbery attempt Tuesday morning, … more
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Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said the department will be flying drones over the bird sanctuary periodically, and people can also expect to see increased police patrols.
Barrington Police increasing patrols at bird sanctuary on Wampanoag Trail
Planning a walk at the Osamequin Nature Preserve? Do not be surprised if you see a police drone flying overhead.   Barrington Police Chief Michael Correia said the department will be taking … more
Barrington Police: Owners of aggressive dog will not be cited
The owners of a dog that crashed through a glass door at a neighbor’s house and forced that family to retreat into a bedroom will not be cited by police.   Barrington Police Chief … more
East Providence Police arrest three after armed robbery
EAST PROVIDENCE — A social media transaction gone wrong is considered the likely cause of a shooting incident in city Tuesday morning, July 16. East Providence Police were alerted to a … more
Third Newport shooting suspect arrested is from Portsmouth
PORTSMOUTH — A 29-year-old Portsmouth man, one of several suspects wanted in connection with a shooting in Newport on July 5, was arrested last week. more
Barrington Police deal with multiple dog-related incidents
Sunday, July 7 was a busy day for dog-related incidents in Barrington. Early in the day, a dog was found wandering loose in the area of Whipple Avenue. The dog was later returned to its … more
Warren PD: Woman arrested after allegedly biting partner’s face
Police arrested seven people between July 1 and July 7, 2024, including multiple instances of assault. more
Police shoot and kill aggressive dog in Barrington
Barrington Police are awaiting the results of a test to see if a dog was rabid when it allegedly attacked a family on Fairfield Road last week. According to police, the dog escaped from its own … more
Jhonny Cespedes-Gil as he appeared in his booking photo.
Portsmouth: Man charged with DUI had 2 minors in vehicle
A 32-year-old man from Hartford, Conn. had two young children in his vehicle — ages 1 and 6 — when he was charged with driving under the influence (DUI) on Saturday, July 6. more
East Providence Police identify deceased kayakers
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police and Fire Departments have identified the two male kayakers found dead Friday, July 5, at the Omega Pond off Roger Williams Avenue in the Rumford … more
Warren PD: Four arrests, including one DUI
Warren Police made four arrests between June 24 and June 30, 2024. more
Bristol PD: Police make six arrests, help baby deer
Bristol Police made six arrests between June 24 and June 30, 2024. more
Barrington Police called for porch-peeing dog
Barrington Police responded to a Barrington residence for an ongoing dispute between two tenants — police said the first floor tenant claims the second floor tenant allows their dog to urinate … more
Portsmouth Police make several arrests for assault
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent arrests made by the Portsmouth Police Department: Tuesday, June 25 Michael A. Bucolo, 61, of 29 Pilgrim Lane, was charged with domestic simple … more
Warren PD: Police make four arrests, respond to car vandalism
Warren Police made four arrests between June 17-24, 2024. more
Bristol PD: Two arrests and a late-night racket
Bristol Police made two arrests and responded to the Town Common late one night to find a group playing tennis between June 17-24, 2024. more
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