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Police: Barrington resident's car stolen, later recovered in Connecticut

A Brookfield Avenue resident in Barrington called police on Monday, Jan. 3 at about 10:45 p.m. to report a stolen vehicle. The resident said the vehicle had been left unlocked and there was a … more

1/13/22

Ryan Mendonca and fiance Meg Crispino, of Tiverton.

Uber driver gets New Year's DUI in Tiverton

First, the good news: A Tiverton couple emerged without a scratch and didn't have to pay for their ride home early New Year's Day. The bad news? Their Uber driver got a DUI, marking the first arrest … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/4/22

Fire and rescue crews had to cut into John Barretto's Saturn to free him following Friday morning's accident.

Tiverton man dies in New Year's Eve day crash

A Tiverton man died Friday morning, Dec. 31, after he lost control of his car and struck a tree on Brayton Road. John Carlos "JC" Barretto, 18, was driving south just before 6:30 a.m. when he … more

By Ted Hayes | 1/2/22

This image of a message written inside a girls' bathroom at Barrington High School on Monday, Dec. 13, was being circulated among students at the school.

Police investigating threatening message found at Barrington High School

Barrington Police had a heavy presence at Barrington High School on Monday afternoon, Dec. 13, after a student there found a threatening message written in a girls’ bathroom. The … more

12/13/21

Council tables talk on license plate detection system in East Providence

EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council, at its December 7 forum, eventually decided to table a proposal by the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva, and supported by the East Providence Police … more

By Mike Rego | 12/9/21

Police found a large amount of marijuana, cocaine and other illicit drugs, in addition to loose cash, following response to a fire call on Kickemuit Road on Thursday, Dec. 2.

Warren PD seize large drug haul following fire call

Warren Police responded to a call for a fire and found much more than that. more

12/9/21

Bristol man arrested after firing gun during domestic dispute

Bristol police officers surrounded a house on Sunnyside Avenue Monday afternoon and peacefully took into custody a man accused of firing a gun while confronting his wife and another man inside their … more

12/1/21

These two undernourished dogs were found abandoned at Glen Farm Thanksgiving morning. The dark-colored one later had to be euthanized due to her poor health, according to police.

Emaciated dogs found abandoned in Portsmouth on Thanksgiving

PORTSMOUTH — Two underfed, sick dogs were found abandoned Thanksgiving morning at Glen Farm, and one of them later was euthanized due to poor health, according to … more

11/29/21

Police: Bag of urine not an act of hostility toward Barrington school official

Barrington Police believe a bag of urine found on the edge of a school committee member’s property late last week was not placed there in an act of hostility. According to police, the school … more

By Josh Bickford | 11/5/21

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

10/28/21

This statue in Independence Park on Thames Street was vandalized on Oct. 12, exactly 29 years since the date it was commissioned by the Heritage and Discovery Commission. Now mostly cleaned up, remnants of red paint can still be seen. The plaque on the statue reads, "In recognition of Bristol’s cultural diversity and commemoration of the Columbus Quincentennial”.

Bristol Police: DUI, assaults, and red paint on Columbus statue

Someone threw red paint on a downtown statue on Columbus Day, and police officers responded to a handful of complaints about loud music throughout the week of Oct. 11 to 17. Monday, Oct. … more

10/22/21

Barrington Police Officer Brendan Combes reunites Barrington resident Brandon Medeiros with his bicycle, which had been stolen last Wednesday.

Resident tracks down stolen bike, police make an arrest

Barrington police worked closely with the victim of a larceny to help him track down and apprehend a bike thief. Police received a phone on Wednesday, Oct. 13 from a resident who said her … more

10/20/21

EPPD arrest three individuals on animal cruelty, other charges

EAST PROVIDENCE – Three people were arrested on Monday, Sept. 20, by the East Providence Police Department Animal Control Unit and charged with several acts of improper treatment involving a … more

9/21/21

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

9/16/21

Barrington Police Sgt. Gino Caputo's cruiser is draped in black cloth and flowers rest on the windshield. Sgt. Caputo died on Saturday morning, Sept. 11, after a five-week battle with Covid-19.

Remembering Officer Caputo: 'He’s going to be impossible to replace'

Members of the Barrington Police Department say Sergeant Gino Caputo, who died Saturday, Sept. 11 after a five-week battle against Covid-19, was a great police officer, a great friend and a great … more

By Josh Bickford | 9/14/21

Bristol named safest town in R.I. for 2021

Bristol is the safest town in Rhode Island, according to The State of Safety in America 2021 report by SafeWise.com, a company that uses crime rates and data calculated from the FBI’s Uniform … more

9/10/21

Warren police guard a shrouded body, of a suspected shooter confirmed to have been killed after exchanging fire with polce on Water Street in Warren.

Shooting claims life of assistant fire chief

Brian Remy, Assistant Chief for the Warren Fire Department, was killed following an incident that began at the Italo American Club in Warren on Thursday afternoon... more

By Ethan Hartley | 9/2/21

Bristol man admits to firing gun downtown during DUI

A 29-year-old Bristol man was arrested early Sunday morning in front of his home after allegedly driving under the influence and firing a loaded pistol while traveling along Hope Street. Corey A. … more

By Scott Pickering | 9/1/21

Barrington police break up large underage drinking party

Barrington police received multiple calls for a loud party on North Lane at about 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21. Officers responded and discovered a number of cars parked in the cul de sac, … more

8/24/21

A van that was involved in the serious accident on West Main Road sits at the side of the road.

Five people seriously injured in Portsmouth accident

PORTSMOUTH — Five people with serious injuries were transported to local hospitals following a head-on collision Thursday morning, Aug. 12, on West Main Road near Melville … more

8/12/21

Barrington Police track down knife-wielding man in park

Barrington Police responded to the intersection of the East Bay Bike Path and West Street on Monday, Aug. 2, after witnesses reported seeing a man brandishing a large knife in the area. Police … more

8/12/21

William Stewart is alleged to have brought a 13-year-old girl from Pennsylvania to Tiverton.

Tiverton man faces federal charges in molestation case

A 20-year-old Tiverton man is facing federal charges on allegations that he enticed and transported a 13-year-old girl from Pennsylvania to Tiverton with the intent to engage in sexual … more

By Ted Hayes | 7/28/21

East Providence man sentenced to serve 16 years in state prison for 1st degree child molestation

PROVIDENCE — Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that an East Providence man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 16 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions … more

7/15/21

Retiring Barrington Police Chief Dino DeCrescenzo (second from left) smiles while speaking with former police chief John LaCross (right) and current Barrington Police Lt. Kevin Igoe (second from right) during a special retirement party for Chief DeCrescenzo.

Chief retires after 35 years of police work in Barrington

Dino DeCrescenzo had been on the job for less than a year when he responded to a disturbance in Bay Spring. He was working the overnight shift and was not sure what to expect when he drove his … more

By Josh Bickford | 6/30/21

Workers remove Patrolman Adam Floor's truck after an accident early Sunday morning. Mr. Floor was charged with DUI and refusal to submit to a chemical test.

Warren officer charged with DUI also faces weapons charge

The Warren police officer accused of crashing his truck into a Metacom Avenue home while driving drunk earlier this month now faces a felony charge of possession of a firearm while under the … more

By Ted Hayes | 6/21/21