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Westerly woman found guilty of repeatedly punching a child, throwing another across a room
Westerly, R.I. ― A 27-year-old local woman was found guilty last week in Rhode Island of assaulting two children, including one who she punched 10 times. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced Thursday that on May 10, a Washington County Superior Court jury found Taurie Richardson guilty of two counts of second-degree child abuse.
Man killed by mortar-style fireworks in Westerly. What we know.
Westerly police are investigating the role fireworks may have played in the death of a 39-year-old man Sunday night. David Ziegenfuss was killed in an incident involving the use of a mortar-type firework at a home on Pound Road where he was staying, said Westerly Police Chief Paul Gingerella. No...
Person wounded in shooting in Griswold. What we know
One person was wounded in a shooting in Griswold Thursday. Preliminary reports from Connecticut State Police indicate on Thursday at approximately 6:50 p.m. troopers from Troop E responded to a report of an assault involving a gun on North Main Street in Griswold. One individual was injured and was transported...
Shots fired incident under investigation in Griswold
GRISWOLD, CT (WFSB) – State police are investigating after shots were fired in Griswold on Thursday evening. Troopers responded to the area of North Main Street. Police said the scene was still active as of 9 p.m. No further information was available.
DCYF discloses near death of 16-year-old
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth, and Families disclosed the near death of a 16-year old on Thursday. Damaris Teixeira, a spokesperson for the department, said the incident occurred on May 14 and the youth was involved with the department at the time. The...
Troopers make multiple arrests including fugitive from justice in Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island State Police made several arrests, including a fugitive from justice and individuals charged with vehicle-related offenses. At 1:30 p.m., troopers from the Lincoln Woods Barracks apprehended Keith Ware, 48, of Laurel Hill, Florida, on a fugitive from justice warrant issued by Camden, New Jersey Police Department for burglary – forced entry.
Multiple arrests made by Rhode Island authorities
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island law enforcement agencies conducted a series of arrests on May 15, resulting in a number of individuals facing various charges, including drug offenses and assault. William Sharkey, 38, of Malden, Massachusetts, was arrested by the Gaming Enforcement Unit for Willful Trespass. Sharkey was processed at...
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