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3 arrested in connection with cocaine, fentanyl distribution in Bristol

Three people have been arrested after a months-long narcotics investigation in Bristol, according to police.

Bristol, RI · 1d

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State Police announce death of 39-year-old after multi-vehicle highway crash on Route 95

A man is dead after a multi-vehicle highway crash that took place on Friday morning. According to State Police, at just before 10:00 a.m., the Rhode Island State Police responded to 911 calls reporting a motor vehicle crash involving a tractor-trailer on Route 95 South near the Barbara Leonard Way overpass in Providence.

Providence, RI · 1d
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RIDOT delays reopening of Interstate 195 in East Providence after bridge removal

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation said cleanup continued Saturday morning after the demolition of a bridge over Interstate 195 in East Providence. It said reopening the highway has been delayed because of the weather. "Due to weather conditions, the 10 a.m. partial lane opening has been adjusted," RIDOT said...

East Providence, RI · 1d
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Every Foot of This 1,440-Foot Rhode Island Climb Is Worth It

Rhode Island is relatively flat, known best for its stunning beaches and coastline, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find challenging hikes that may test both your physical and mental strengths. Some of the most arduous hikes with the best views in Rhode Island are at Rockville Management Area in the town of Hopkinton (South […]

Hopkinton, RI · 18h

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Swansea car dealer sent to prison over 'despicable' fraud | Exclusive

FALL RIVER – “It really is despicable.” Judge Raffi Yessayan on Nov. 6 spoke after Bristol County prosecutors, for 45 straight minutes, described a string of scams against local car-buyers worth hundreds of thousands of dollars — crimes lodged against Edward Cicciu, the former owner and operator of a used car dealership in Swansea. Cicciu, 48, pleaded guilty to 43 counts of larceny of more than $1,200 by false pretenses; 38 counts of failure to deliver titles upon motor vehicle transfer; 37 counts of forgery or misuse of motor vehicle documents; five counts of larceny of a motor vehicle; and two counts of larceny by check over $1,200. The 125 counts against Cicciu represent 47 victims, most of them customers of the former Bristol County Auto Exchange at 2388 GAR Highway in Swansea. Arraignment: Swansea used car dealer faces fraud charges of over $250K — 23 people say he scammed them Cicciu admitted to a complex series of scams from 2022 to 2024, with the bulk of the crimes occurring between May and September 2024; he was arrested and arraigned in October 2024. Cicciu was accused of swindling people out of cars, selling cars he didn’t actually own, selling the

Swansea, MA · 1d

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Man sitting in Maserati stabbed multiple times, police say

CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — A 46-year-old man was critically injured Friday afternoon after being stabbed multiple times while sitting in his car outside a Cranston apartment complex, according to police. The victim had just returned home to his apartment off Park Avenue shortly before 1 p.m. and was sitting...

Cranston, RI · 1d

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Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame Names 9 Inductees

Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame Names 9 Inductees. Lawrence C. Reid, president of the Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame, announced the 4th Induction Ceremony of Recent Achievers to be held on Sunday, November 15, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. at The Squantum Club in Riverside, Rhode Island. This year's...

Rhode Island · 8h

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Driver ejected from vehicle in 95 crash

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — On Saturday morning there was a one car accident that took place on I-95 south bound. Rhode Island state police reported that the driver lost control of their vehicle and hit the high speed barrier. The car then traveled across the highway, striking the low...

Providence, RI · 23h

WPRI 12 News

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Convicted murderer seeks parole for the fourth time

The man convicted of sexually assaulting and killing a 17-year-old girl three decades ago is once again seeking parole.

East Providence, RI · 1d

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Dartmouth movie theater flooded after heavy rainfall on Friday

DARTMOUTH, Mass. (WJAR) — Friday's heavy rain brought flooding to Bristol County, and it would appear the water also found its way to a crowd of moviegoers. NBC 10's Devin Bates reports from a movie theater in Dartmouth that flooded following heavy rain on Friday night. Video shared on...

Dartmouth, MA · 12h

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Tractor trailer on its side after accident on Interstate 495

NEW BEDFORD, Mass. (WJAR) — Massachusetts State Troopers from the Middleboro barracks responded to a reported 3 vehicle crash at approximately 8:42 AM today. The accident was located on Interstate 495 North at exit 14. Massachusetts State police reported that the accident included two passenger vehicles and a tractor...

New Bedford, MA · 19h

The Standard-Times

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New Bedford man gets life sentence for deadly gold chain robbery

FALL RIVER – A 23-year-old New Bedford man was sentenced to life in prison for shooting a man to death to steal his gold chain in August 2024 . Prosecutors said victim Aaron Britto, 44, was shot multiple times and his chain was removed as he lay on the ground. He was then shot again. Prosecutors said Britto had attended the New Bedford Feast of the Blessed Sacrament earlier on the night of Aug. 3 with his son. Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III announced that 23-year-old Anthony Jalo, of New Bedford, was convicted of first-degree murder, armed robbery and carrying a firearm on Nov. 5 after a three-week jury trial in the Fall River Superior Court. Jalo was sentenced by Judge Raffi Yessayan to serve life without the possibility of parole on the murder charge, three to five years concurrent for unlawful carrying of a firearm and 10 to 15 years from and after on the armed robbery charge. The case was prosecuted by Assistant District Attorneys Matthew Sylvia and Shawn Guilderson.On Sunday, Aug. 4, 2024, at approximately 1:36 a.m., New Bedford Police received a 911 call for shots fired and a man not breathing in the

New Bedford, MA · 2d

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Car Wash Open But 2 Workers Still Being Held

Above: East Greenwich Car Wash open for business Tuesday evening, Nov. 3. Photo by Elizabeth McNamara. Immigration officials picked them up at East Greenwich Car Wash Oct. 29. East Greenwich Car Wash on First Avenue reopened Monday, Nov. 2, after being closed Friday through Sunday following a visit by Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials Oct. 29. Jamie Perez, who was working at the car wash this past week, said his father, uncle and stepbrother were the ones picked up by ICE; all three are from Guatemala. His stepbrother, Gabriel Mendez Ajqui, was released within a day or so of his detention. He was back at the car wash this week, working with Jamie.

East Greenwich, RI · 1d

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Four-Car Crash in New Bedford Leaves Multiple Injured, Including Child

Multiple people were injured in a four-vehicle crash at the intersection of Acushnet Avenue and Fox Street in New Bedford on the afternoon of Thursday, November 5, 2026. Emergency responders were called to the scene. According to initial accounts citing authorities, one woman suffered facial bleeding and vision problems, while a second woman reported pain in her arm and hip.

New Bedford, MA · 3h

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9 Rhode Island Seafood Restaurants Serving Chowder, Clam Cakes And Fried Calamari

Fried dough for lunch and fried dough for dessert, in the same order? Around here, that counts as a balanced meal. At one seafood shack, sugar-coated doughboys slide through a walk-up window right next to the clam cakes and chowder. The oldest spot in the lineup has served classic coastal...

Rhode Island · 21h

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Providence homeowners who are 65 by Dec. 31 must file with the tax assessor by March 15 for a $750 exemption, and those 62 to 64 on Social Security can get $460

Providence homeowners who are 65 by Dec. 31 must file with the city tax assessor by March 15 to get the $750 elderly exemption. Homeowners aged 62 to 64 who receive Social Security benefits can get a $460 exemption under the same deadline. The amounts and dates come from the city assessor’s exemptions page. Two […]

Providence, RI · 1d

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Nick Stafford's 257-Yard, 4-TD Performance Had The Refs Calling the Game Early, Not The Defense

Nfl logo on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Nick Stafford didn’t just run wild on Friday night, he practically walked on water. The North Kingstown senior running back tore up the Perry Athletic Complex for four touchdowns […]

North Kingstown, RI · 1d

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28-year-old Fall River man facing several charges after allegedly fleeing from police in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, striking several vehicles

EAST PROVIDENCE — Chief Michael Rapoza reports that the East Providence Police Department arrested a Fall River man Thursday after he fled from police and struck three vehicles. At just before 5:15 p.m., East Providence Police were notified that a white BMW fleeing police in Massachusetts had entered the...

East Providence, RI · 2d

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18 year old stabs mother in Providence

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — An 18 year old woman is now facing a felony domestic assault charge after a dispute with her mother. Friday afternoon at approximately 4:36 Providence police responded to 325 Niagara street for reports of an altercation including a stabbing. Investigators determined that Telma Marlene Calel...

Providence, RI · 1d

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Rhode Island Weather Alert: 28° Temperature Swing by Saturday Nov 14

Providence faces a 28-degree temperature swing as rain returns and lows approach freezing.

Providence, RI · 6h