East Providence Police Log: Underage drinker/driver crashes into Willett Avenue fence
EAST PROVIDENCE — Drinking and driving don’t mix, especially for a young city resident who drove her car into both a tree and a fence on a Willett Avenue property in the wee hours of May 17. Veronica Smith, 20, of 44 Oak Crest Drive, Riverside, was arrested by East Providence Police and charged with [...]
Read More →Alleged drunk driver in Barrington upset over Bruins’ win
A thrilling, come-from-behind overtime playoff victory for the Boston Bruins last week marked the beginning of a bad night for one Riverside man. Late Monday night, May 13, the Bruins capped an improbable comeback win over the Toronto Maple Leafs, scoring three goals in the third period and the game-winner in overtime. The 5-4 win [...]
Read More →Portsmouth police: Man asleep at wheel was drunk
Here are some entries from the Portsmouth police log over the past week. Monday, May 13 Jay A. Catalan, 50, of 34 Hillside Road, was charged with driving while intoxicated (second offense) and refusal to submit to a chemical test, following an accident on East Main Road at Sprague Street at about 6 p.m. The [...]
Read More →East Providence Police conduct ninth annual memorial service
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department held its Ninth Annual Memorial Service Sunday, May 19, at its headquarters, the Major Alister C. McGregor Public Safety Complex. The event, sponsored by the East Providence Fraternal Order of Police Lodge 1 and the East Providence Fraternal Order of Police Associate Lodge 1, took place under [...]
Read More →Barrington bitten by another afternoon break-in
A month-long absence of house break-ins in Barrington ended on Monday, May 6. According to police, a County Road resident called the station at about 4:30 to report a breaking and entering. The resident told officers he had left the home, which is located just east of the intersection with Rumstick Road, at about 11 [...]
Read More →Portsmouth rescue workers free man from vehicle
PORTSMOUTH — A male driver was temporarily trapped inside his vehicle after it rolled over at the corner of East Main Road and Sprague Street late Monday afternoon. At 4:08 p.m. the Fire Department received multiple 911 calls reporting a rollover accident at the intersection of East Main Rd and Sprague St., according to Deputy Fire [...]
Read More →Portsmouth police find guns in heroin bust
PORTSMOUTH — Here’s the police log from the past week. Sunday, May 5 Police responded to All-Island Landscape, 2829 East Main Road, for a report of a possible noise ordinance violation around 12:30 p.m. Upon arrival, an officer found a backhoe that was not being operated. A man there said he had been cleaning up [...]
Read More →Portsmouth woman dies in crash
PORTSMOUTH — A 78-year-old local woman died after a head-on crash on West Main Road this morning. According to Police Det. Lt. Brian Peters, police responded to West Main Road near Locust Avenue for a motor vehicle accident around 10 a.m. today, May 13. A 2001 Chevrolet Malibu, operated by the 78-year-old Portsmouth woman, was traveling [...]
Read More →Nine East Providence establishments are busted in latest under-age drinking sting
EAST PROVIDENCE — It’s a record no one would want to break, least of all those charged, but nine local establishments and their employees were recently busted for serving alcohol to minors during the most recent under-age drinking sting conducted by the East Providence Police Department and the East Providence Prevention Coalition. According to EPPD [...]
Read More →Multiple crashes jam Route 24 south near Sakonnet River Bridge
TIVERTON — Numerous accidents about 10 a.m. Monday morning are being reported by officials on southbound Route 24 near the Fish Road exit, and south towards the on-ramp to the Sakonnet River Bridge. Police are advising drivers to avoid the area if at all possible. Tiverton Police Captain Patrick Jones said no injuries have been [...]
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