East Providence Police conduct another round of ‘Click it or Ticket’ checks
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department conducted another in a series of “Click it or Ticket” checks Wednesday afternoon, May 22, at a familiar location in city at the Interstate 195 off ramp at the junction of Warren Avenue and Slocum Street. Over a three hour period, according to Sergeant John Andrews, police [...]
Read More →Letter: Taxpayers, not Councilwoman, should be appalled
To the editor, Many of us in the city and elsewhere were surprised to learn recently that police Chief Joseph Tavares had been relieved of his command. This came as a surprise to those of us who have known the Chief as an honorable man, of sterling personal character, and a credit to our community. [...]
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 →Cops corral mislabled tobacco products, child pornography suspect in East Providence
EAST PROVIDENCE — In separate incidents Tuesday, April 30, the East Providence Police Department procured several thousands of dollars-worth of mislabled tobacco products while the Rhode Island State Police arrested a city man on child pornography charges. A routine traffic stop turned out to be nothing but as an East Providence Police Captain Bruce Kidman [...]
Read More →East Providence Police arrest two on counterfeit gift card charges
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department announced the arrest of two suspects in possession of several thousands of dollars worth of fake gift cards. Sherlyn Oplan, 29, of 1530 Albany Street New York, N.Y., was charged with 147 counts of Forgery & Counterfeiting and 138 counts of Conspiracy. Luc Beaubrun, 25, of 1902 [...]
Read More →Indecent exposure suspect turns self over to East Providence Police
EAST PROVIDENCE — A Cranston man showed something other than money to an employee at a local coffee shop and has been charged for the offense. The East Providence Police Department Friday, March 22, reported the arrest of Steven Alves, 46 and of Blackamore Avenue, Cranston, on two counts of Indecent Exposure (Disorderly Conduct). Mr. [...]
Read More →East Providence Police detectives help snatch an illegal handgun off the streets
SEEKONK — By happenstance and savvy police instincts, a couple of area police detectives helped take an unregistered gun off the streets following their involvement in a pair of arrests recently just over the state border. Major Nelson DeGouveia, of the Bristol County Sheriffs Office, and Detective Sergeant Diogo Mello, of the East Providence Police Department, [...]
Read More →East Providence Police prepares women’s self defense classes
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department will conduct a series of self-defense classes for women presented in conjunction with RAD, Rape Aggression Defense Systems Inc. The RAD system is described as a basic self-defense course for females. Officers trained in this program provide attendees with information, tactics and considerations, which have been determined [...]
Read More →Union chief says East Providence cops have offered concessions to Budget Commission
EAST PROVIDENCE — The lead negotiator for the East Providence Police officers union says his body remains a willing and contributing participant in ongoing contract negotiations with the Budget Commission, despite what appearances may lead many to believe. International Brotherhood of Police Officers (IBPO) Local 569 president Kevin Feeney, during a weekend phone conversation, said [...]
Read More →East Providence Police arrest Massachusetts residents on stolen car, meat charges
EAST PROVIDENCE — Four Massachusetts residents were arrested by East Providence Police Monday, Feb. 4, after they allegedly stole a Lexus and some $700 worth of meats from a Stop & Shop Supermarket in Providence. Antonio Nobre, 37, of South Dartmouth, Kaitlin E. Ginty, 28, of New Bedford, Melinda M. Caven, 28, of Fairhaven, and [...]
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