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PROVIDENCE — An East Providence man has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with multiple counts of felony assault, including assault with attempt to murder, after allegedly … more
The crime occurred in 2017 on Sowams Road in Bristol. more
A 34-year-old Pawtucket man turned himself in last week after previously bolting from officers during a high-speed chase, police said. more
Bristol Police made two arrests, dealt with multiple deer-related calls, and received multiple reports of stolen property between Sept. 11-18, 2023. more
Warren Police made four arrests between Sept. 11-18, 2023, including two 16-year-olds for possession of marijuana (one of whom was caught after bringing a THC pen to school). more
Barrington Police investigated a fight involving multiple teenage girls on Tuesday, Sept. 12. Police said they received a 911 call about 8:20 p.m. from a Coach Murgo Lane resident who said a … more
Barrington Police charged a Warwick man with DUI after he drove his pickup truck into a Barrington office building at 11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 16.   Police charged Jacob Frazier, 30, of … more
Warren Police made six arrests between Sept. 4-11, 2023, including three for driving under the influence. more
Bristol Police made one arrest and restored the peace during multiple incidents from Sept. 4-11, 2023. more
Barrington residents David and Rachel Onik pled not guilty to a variety of charges during their arraignments at the Newport County District Court on Wednesday morning, Sept. 13. The charges stem … more
It’s a nationwide crisis that has finally come home to roost within the Portsmouth Police Department — losing good officers to other jobs, which has resulted in a staffing shortage on the force. more
NORTH SCITUATE — The Rhode Island State Police last week apprehended an East Providence resident on gun and drug charges. RISP announced Wednesday, Sept. 6, the High Intensity Drug … more
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department on Tuesday, Sept. 12, released details related to a single-car, roll-over accident which took place two days earlier on Veterans Memorial … more
Warren Police made three arrests and responded to multiple reports of a large speedboat causing chaos on the Warren River between Aug. 28 and Sept. 4, 2023. more
Bristol Police responded to dog bites and people doing backflips off cars between Aug. 28 and Sept. 4, 2023. more
Barrington Police said a 34-year-old Warren man was killed in the motorcycle accident that occurred late Thursday night, Aug. 31. Police said Michael Dumont lost control of the motorcycle he was … more
On Thursday, Aug. 24, Barrington Police received a call about two fishermen arguing. Police said a 45-year-old Barrington man was upset because a Riverside man had taken his crab trap and drove … more
A Glen Avenue resident called Barrington Police shortly after midnight on Thursday, Aug. 24 to report a man banging on the door and attempting to gain access to her vehicle. Police officers … more
A man called Barrington Police at about 9:25 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 21, after spotting someone getting on and off boats at a marina in Bullocks Cove. The caller told police he had a boat at the … more
A Barrington man is claiming he was assaulted in Warren, but details of the incident are limited.  Barrington Police received a 911 call from the man, a 41-year-old Barrington resident, at … more
The following are recent notes from the East Providence Police Department: Fatal accident update East Providence Police continue to investigate a fatal two-car collision that occurred on the … more
Bristol Police made two arrests between Aug. 14-21, 2023. more
Warren Police made three arrests and responded to a variety of civil issues between Aug. 14-21, 2023. more
Monday, August 14 A 911 caller from Pine Hill Road lodged animal complaints at 7:05 p.m., but police deemed them unfounded. Police pulled over nine vehicles and issued eight citations over … more
Barrington Police responded to a Hampden Meadows home at about 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 15 for a break-in. The homeowner was away at the time of the break-in, but received a notification of glass … more
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