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WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE)- A truck hit multiple vehicles in Warwick before speeding away from the scene. Police say that a Ford-F150 hit numerous cars in City Park in Warwick and fled from the scene. The driver was chased by police all the way onto I-95 before officers ceased chase. There...

PROVIDENCE – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea and Attorney General Peter F. Neronha are warning Rhode Islanders about scam text messages reported this weekend that claim to be from the Rhode Island Department of State. The messages encourage Rhode Islanders to sign up for a “COVID-19 Safe Drive to...

EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WLNE)- A road rage incident, where a man used a hatchet to break a window, led to multiple arrests outside an East Greenwich McDonald’s, according to police. At around 6 p.m. on Sunday two cars got into a minor accident on I-95 near Exit 7. The driver...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE)- Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea and Attorney General Peter Neronha are warning Rhode Islanders about a text message scam. The state has gotten reports of scam texts encouraging residents to sign up for a “COVID-19 Safe Drive to Work” program run by the Department of State. The...

(WJAR) — Two men were arrested on Sunday in connection to an assault in the parking lot of a McDonald’s in East Greenwich. Police responded to the McDonald’s located on New London Turnpike for an assault the department believes to be tied to a road rage incident on I-95. The...

FALL RIVER — After U. S. District Court Judge Douglas Woodlock rejected Gen Andrade’s guilty plea on Thursday that terminated a deal containing no prison time, she could be heard sobbing in a meeting room with her attorney and family members. It was not how the former Fall River chief...

NEW BEDFORD, MA - (WJAR) — Family and friends of a Bristol native are hoping to learn more information about last week's motorcycle crash that claimed the young woman's life a week ago. Krystal Gerardo, 24, now of North Scituate, was riding as a passenger on a motorcycle last Sunday...

NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The driver of a 1991 Acura Integra that fled the scene of a fatal motorcycle accident on I-95 by exit 47 in New Haven early Saturday has been found and arrested. The driver of the Acura Integra was identified as 25-year-old Gamalier Estrada of New Haven...

WESTERLY — The number of citations issued in the COVID summer of 2020 for alcohol violations at the town’s beaches was double that of a typical year, and a lack of compliance in June has already led to 52 tickets being issued this season. With the growing trend becoming clear,...

TIVERTON — Groundswell Cafe and Bakery opened just seven months ago in the space formerly occupied by the landmark Provender at Historic Tiverton Four Corners. The eatery is now expanding into a building to the north with a Grab & Go for those wanting to buy some pre-made lunch on their way to the beach, or enjoy it at one of many outdoor tables.

FALL RIVER — The following house sales and property transfers were recorded in their respective towns between May 24 and June 1. Source: The Warren Group. To Fernandes, Michael T and Fernandes, Nicholas R; from Olga R Sylvia RET and Rodrigues, Feliciano; 7 Puritan St, Dartmouth, on 5/24/2021, for $400,000.

7:08 p.m. – A caller told police a boat in the cove was partially submerged. Police notified the EGFD and the harbormaster. 10:22 p.m. – A caller complained about loud music coming from a boat docked near Blu. Tuesday, June 1. 6:58 p.m. – A caller told police a boat...

PROVIDENCE — The city has given a reprieve to the tent encampment at 72 Wilson St. in the West End as leaders search for housing options for the 15 or so residents who are making the vacant lot their home. “We’re not going to put them out on the street...

An officer suffered minor injuries after being hit by an evading car during a traffic stop in Ledyard Saturday morning. The officer was conducting a traffic stop on Route 2 near Watson Road just before 2:30 a.m. when he was hit by a passing car. According to Lt Ken Creutz,...

Currently, taxpayers in the town district pay their own taxes, .32 mills for volunteer fire protection, and another $3,299,876 for the overbudget Norwich Fire Department, which directly violates the “Special Benefit” described in the City Charter. Volunteers protect 87% of Norwich (and 9 out of the 10 top taxpayers!) and handled 2,852 calls for only $642,980 last year, while the paid department covered 13% of Norwich with only 2,404 calls for $10,071,521.

ATTLEBORO, MASS. (WHDH) - Two teenagers planned their own prom on Saturday for students whose schools weren’t able to hold the annual dance. The Attleboro Elks Lodge hosted 60 juniors from schools across the region. “I just feel like a lot of people like us wanted to have a prom...