CRIME & SAFETY
Alleged DUI crash knocks out Lincoln PD 911 service
LINCOLN, R.I. (WPRI) — Lincoln police said they arrested a suspect for an alleged DUI crash outside of the police headquarters that temporary knocked out 911 service for the department. Just after 12 a.m. on Saturday, police responded to the crash outside of the station on Old River Rd. When they arrived, officers found a […]
Johnston Police locate missing teen
JOHNSTON, R.I. (WLNE) — Police found a runaway teen reported missing out of Johnston. The Johnston Police Department reported Monday afternoon that officials located 15-year-old Taya Scott. Scott was reported missing on Wednesday, May 1, after she did not get off the bus from Johnston High School. Police called...
Woman hospitalized after crashing car into pole in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — A woman was taken to the hospital Saturday evening after crashing her car into a telephone pole in Pawtucket. Police said they believed the woman was arguing with someone on the phone when she swerved and hit the pole on Bucklin Street around 7:40 p.m.
Pawtucket man injured in alleged pit bull attack
A Pawtucket man was allegedly bit by a pit bull. Animal Control responded to Arthur Street for a report of a dog bite. Officials said the victim was bitten on his leg and hand while walking his own dogs. The man told officials the injuries happened as he tried to...
Pawtucket police bust drug operation
PAWTUCKET – Police have taken down a drug operation up the road from the Walnut Hill Cemetery, arresting resident Joey Fernandes on numerous charges. On May 3, members of the Pawtucket Police Department’s Narcotics Unit Special Response Team and Police K9 Unit conducted court-ordered search warrants at 36/38 Primrose St. The warrants were a result of a narcotics investigation involving the distribution of cocaine and fentanyl throughout the city and surrounding communities.
RI Trucker May Have Fallen Asleep In NH Crash
A tractor trailer driver from Providence, Rhode Island has been injured in a construction zone crash in New Hampshire. State troopers believe 43-year-old Kenneth Irizarry fell asleep at the wheel while entering the construction zone overnight Saturday, then swerved and became stuck after hitting construction barriers and barrels. He was...
DCYF discloses near death of teen
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) disclosed the near death of a 16-year-old on Monday. Damaris Teixeira, a spokesperson for the department, said the incident occurred on April 27, adding that the Office of the Child Advocate was notified of the case.
Pawtucket Man “Meech” Sentenced to 57 Months for Drug Conspiracy in Boston Gang Operation
Getting benched for more than four years, a key player in a vicious Boston gang's drug-peddling playbook is heading to prison. Michael Lopes, 35, identified by street moniker "Meech" and hailing from Pawtucket, R.I., was handed a 57-month sentence Monday for his role in a drug conspiracy, as announced by federal officials.
Cranston police dog Zeus to be honored with procession, final salute this afternoon
CRANSTON – A police dog that died Saturday will be honored with a procession this afternoon before he's laid to rest. K-9 Zeus will be brought to the Cranston Police Headquarters, 5 Garfield Ave., one final time, where police officers and civilian personnel will line the curb as a dispatcher makes Zeus's final radio call.
Police investigate early morning shooting near Providence restaurant
Providence police said they are investigating a shooting incident that happened near a restaurant early Monday morning. Police said at around 2:23 a.m., they responded to 375 Smith St., near Paris Bistro Cafe & Lounge, for a report of shots fired, according to officials. Providence police said a security worker...
Police presence gathers on Althea Street in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A police presence has gathered at Althea Street in Providence around 7 a.m. There are what appear to be bullet holes in a several cars on the scene. Police were also seen laying down evidence markers on the scene. This is a developing story, stay...
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