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3 Portsmouth dogs involved in bloody fight declared vicious
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WJAR) — 3 Portsmouth dogs involved in a bloody fight have been declared vicious at a Portsmouth Town Hall hearing on Thursday. Police said the three cane corsos were not on leashes when they attacked a woman walking her dog last month. “I was just screaming as...
Taunton police seek help to locate missing man
Taunton Police are asking the public for help locating a missing man. Police said 66-year-old Thomas Cassidy was last seen Thursday afternoon, at 72 Church Green. Thomas was reported to be wearing a dark green jacket with a striped polo shirt underneath and blue jeans. Officials said Thomas lives on...
Sedan hits trailer, crashes into woods in Lincoln
LINCOLN, R.I. (WJAR) — A car crash in Lincoln prompted police to temporarily close the road Thursday night. Police said the crash happened on Old Louisquissett Pike at Woodward Road. According to officials, a sedan hit a trailer while someone was unloading equipment. The sedan then crashed into the...
‘Unbelievable’: Man pulls teens from burning car outside his Rhode Island home
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — A Rhode Island man said he couldn’t believe his eyes when he opened the door and saw two severely damaged cars in front of his house Monday night. “We heard a couple of bangs and some popping sounds, then the lights went out,”...
Warrant issued for Fall River man who skipped court date in narcotics case
(WJAR) — A judge has issued a warrant for a Fall River man who failed to appear in court for a narcotics case. Authorities are now searching for 56-year-old Willie Young for missing the court date. The case around Young involves the alleged trafficking of heroin and cocaine. Prosecutors...
Body found near Providence river
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A man's body was found alongside the Woonasquatucket River in Providence Thursday night. Providence Police Col. Oscar Perez said the man was found nearby Aleppo Street. Investigators were on scene alongside police. The identity of the man was not released. It's unclear what may have caused...
Family pushes for justice on second anniversary of Charlotte Lester's disappearance
Two years later, the search for Charlotte Lester continues. Her family said they are heartbroken, but above all, frustrated they can't find closure until justice is served. "It's been very difficult for us. Especially with the children," said her brother, Mark Lester. Charlotte was last seen near Arnolds Neck Drive...
New Bedford Police make 14 arrests in the downtown area in 2 weeks after complaints
“NEW BEDFORD – Police officers have focused their efforts on addressing quality-of-life issues and groups congregating in the downtown area. Since May 1st, fourteen arrests have been made around the SRTA Bus Terminal, Mechanics Lane, and Main Library in response to growing complaints. These arrests were made for a variety of offenses, including unarmed robbery, warrants, open containers of alcohol, possession of crack cocaine, and disorderly conduct, to name a few.
Providence Postal Workers Charged in $1 Million Mail Theft Ring Involving Stolen Gift Cards, Cash, and Checks
Seven postal workers in Providence have been charged with running a long-running mail theft ring at the Providence Postal Processing and Distribution Center. The thefts, which involved gift cards, cash, and checks, were not isolated incidents and involved multiple conspiracy members. The workers targeted greeting cards during Christmas and split the stolen items after work. The estimated amount stolen is over $1 million. The theft was discovered in March, and since then, the postal center has changed, and complaints have decreased.
Big Dan's rape case focused national attention on New Bedford in 1984
One of the biggest trials that WJAR covered in the 1980s also grabbed national headlines and the attention of Hollywood. Six men were charged in the sexual assault of a woman at a New Bedford bar, Big Dan's. They faced separate but simultaneous trials in 1984. The trial created some...
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