CRIME & SAFETY
SK Police Chief placed on probation following pair of issues
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. — South Kingstown Police Chief Matthew C. Moynihan has been placed on a one-year probation — hinged to his contract renewal date next year — in connection with a no-confidence vote by the police union and the police department’s recent loss of its accreditation.
Dartmouth Police arrest three men during cocaine search warrant
DARTHMOUTH, Mass. (WLNE) — The Dartmouth Police Department said that three men were arrested Thursday after executing a search warrant in connection with a crack cocaine distribution operation. 40-year-old Nicholas Azeredo was charged with trafficking cocaine in excess of one hundred grams and possession with intent to distribute a...
Two hospitalized in Coventry stabbing
COVENTRY, R.I. (WLNE) — Two people were hospitalized after a stabbing in Coventry. The Coventry Police Department said officers responded to Mapledale Street on Wednesday night. Officials said one person took themselves to the hospital while the other was taken by rescue. Police said no suspects were apprehended and...
Barrington teens arrested, charged after alleged assault on high school student
Five teenagers in Barrington were arrested after a fight that severely injured a high school student. Police said the victim was walking home from school on April 24, when a group of classmates beat him up. According to officials, the student suffered serious facial injuries. The incident happened in a...
Providence man sentenced for scamming Rhode Island and Massachusetts seniors
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Providence man, who officials said had a key role in the “grandparent scheme” that victimized dozens of senior citizens, was sentenced to federal prison Thursday. United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced that 39-year-old Vidal Roquez was sentenced to one year and...
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