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PORTSMOUTH — A 52-year-old Portsmouth man was arrested Saturday, June 10, and charged with sixth-degree arson. Officers responded at about 2 p.m. to a report of a fire burn in a local … more
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department announced in a press release Friday, June 9, it has deployed its body worn camera program for officers, starting with immediate effect. … more
Warren Police made two arrests and investigated apparent vandalism via a BB gun between May 29 and June 5, 2023. more
Monday, May 29 A dog attack on another dog was reported on Chilton Street at 10:45 a.m. A brush fire was reported in the Stop & Shop parking lot at 11:38 a.m. on Metacom Avenue. It was … more
Tuesday, May 30 A 911 caller reported an accident on American Legion Highway at 7:23 a.m., but police deemed the report unfounded. Another was called in from Eddy Drive at 7:27 a.m. An … more
PORTSMOUTH — A 42-year-old Portsmouth woman was charged with domestic violence, first offense, after officers responded to her home shortly after 11 p.m. on Wednesday, May 31, to investigate a … more
Bristol Police made two arrests and dealt with animal control issues between May 22-29, 2023. more
Warren Police made seven arrests in a busy week and assisted with a jet ski operator who had become imperiled after an incident off Warwick's Rocky Point between May 22-29, 2023. more
Barrington Police received multiple reports last weekend of white nationalist flyers scattered on nearly a dozen roads in town. The flyers had been left inside plastic sandwich bags and weighed down with small rocks; they were located on Washington Road, Cedar … more
Barrington Police responded to the wooded area surrounding Prince’s Pond at about 8:45 on Wednesday morning, May 24 for a report of a suspicious condition. Police received a call from a … more
PORTSMOUTH — Members of the Portsmouth High School varsity girls’ lacrosse team have a date with Moses Brown in the state semifinals on Thursday, June 1. The Patriots defeated … more
PORTSMOUTH — Here are some recent highlights from the Portsmouth Police report: Tuesday, May 23 Fangzhou Qian , 29, of 46 Bowdoin St., Worcester, Mass., was charged with attempted … more
Warren Police made four arrests, including one juvenile who was allegedly driving a vehicle recklessly without a license, between May 15-22, 2023. more
Bristol Police made one arrest and followed up on calls regarding pranking juveniles on Sowams Drive between May 15-22, 2023. more
Westport Animal Control officers are looking for more information on the owner of a dog found dead in a pillowcase at the Brookside Conservation Area last Sunday. The dog was a female mixed … more
Records released by the Little Compton Police Department last Wednesday reveal more details about the death of Swansea resident Steven Velozo, who died at a house party on Pottersville Road in Little … more
PORTSMOUTH — A 69-year-old Middletown woman died from injuries sustained in an accident on Indian Avenue Monday night. more
A 24-year-old local man has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly killing his landlord, 50-year-old Xue Feng Wu, by striking him with a small axe at his rental property. more
PORTSMOUTH — Police are investigating an alleged homicide that took place Monday night at 1722 West Main Road. more
EAST PROVIDENCE — The City Council at its May 16 meeting passed an amended ordinance requested by the administration of Mayor Bob DaSilva and the East Providence Police Department, … more
PORTSMOUTH — Two out-of-towners were arrested on drug charges in separate incidents over the past week. On Thursday, May 18, Brandilee Crystal Raposa , 37, of 4980 North Main St., … more
Bristol Police made five arrests and assisted residents with various concerns between May 8-15, 2023. more
Warren police made multiple arrests and dealt with unruly juveniles between May 8-15, 2023. more
PROVIDENCE — A Pawtucket man has been charged in Providence County Superior Court with stealing a catalytic converter following his arrest by the East Providence Police on November 15, 2022. … more
PORTSMOUTH — Five juveniles have been arrested in connection with an assault that took place on May 5 on the property of Hathaway Elementary School, according to police.   At about … more
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