Were men in Veterans’ Park connected to attempted break-in?
On April 3, a Barrington police officer spotted two men wearing black clothing wandering out of the woods at Veterans’ Park in the middle of the night. Less than a week later, a resident in a neighborhood abutting the park told officers someone tried to break into their home. Are the two incidents connected? Barrington [...]
Read More →East Providence Police officer adds perspective to Boston Marathon tragedy
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police Lieutenant Raymond Blinn has an intricate knowledge of attempting to contend with incidents such as the tragic bombings Monday afternoon, April 15, during the 117th running of the Boston Marathon. Lieutenant Blinn, a 22-year veteran of the force, is currently authoring the city’s updated response protocols to violence in [...]
Read More →Little Compton: driver misses turn, hits wall, two hospitalized
Friday, April 12 An 18 year-old driver from Fall River failed to negotiate the turn at the intersection of West Main Road and Warrens Point Road at 6:42 p.m., went off the roadway, and struck a stone wall. The driver and a passenger were treated at the scene by rescue personnel and transported to the [...]
Read More →Tiverton police: no seat belt stop leads to drug bust
Monday, April 15 A police officer on patrol stopped a vehicle at 7:21 p.m. after observing that the occupants were not seat belted, then learned that an occupant, Kris Vieira, 42, of 245 Chace Avenue, Tiverton, had an outstanding warrant against him, and next conducted a search incident, and found Mr. Vieira in possession of [...]
Read More →East Providence Police Chief Tavares put on administative leave, Parella takes top spot
EAST PROVIDENCE — East Providence Police Chief Joseph Tavares has been relieved of his day-to-day duties leading the department, been placed on administrative leave by City Manager Peter Graczykowski and Major Christopher Parella has been installed as acting chief, The East Providence Post and eastbayri.com learned and was first to report mid-day Tuesday, April 16. [...]
Read More →Barrington police arrest two break-ins suspects, looking for more
Barrington police have now arrested two people believed to be connected to the rash of recent home break-ins across Barrington. On April 5, police charged Alexander Moore, 23, of 30 Washington Road, with breaking and entering a dwelling. Police said Mr. Moore broke into a Phillips Street home last month and stole the homeowner’s car. [...]
Read More →Portsmouth police: Man stole grapes from Clements’
PORTSMOUTH — Here’s the latest police log from the police department. Thursday, April 4 Shaun A. Roussel, 25, of 35 Touisset Road, Warren, was issued a civil citation for possession 1 ounce or less of marijuana. Police stopped the car he was driving for speeding on Boyd’s Lane near the Mt. Hope Bridge around 9:15 [...]
Read More →Westport Police: Warrant arrests again keep police busy
Friday, April 5 A break-in was reported on Division Road at 9:13 p.m. Saturday, April 6 At 5:24 p.m., a break-in was reported on Fisher Road. Sunday, April 7 A motor vehicle break-in on Old Bedford Road was called in at 12:35 p.m. Monday, April 8 Firefighters were dispatched to a brush fire near 748 [...]
Read More →Barrington police find Warren men wandering the woods in middle of the night
Why would two men wearing all black clothing walk through the woods at Veterans’ Park at 2:30 in the morning? To record sounds near Brickyard Pond. At least, that’s what the two Warren men told a Barrington police officer early in the morning on April 3. The officer was on routine patrol, checking the dirt [...]
Read More →Barrington police investigate animal cruelty case
BARRINGTON — People walking their dogs at Haines Park noticed a pit bull tied to a tree near the dog park and waited for more than an hour for the dog’s owner to return. When that didn’t happen, they called the police. According to the Barrington police report, the station received a call on Sunday, [...]
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