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He taunted investigators and called them Bozos. Now, he's going to prison for attempted fraud.
Ernest P. Ricci, a 62-year-old North Kingstown contractor, brazenly fired off emails to federal investigators declaring them "Bozos” too dumb to nab him for bankruptcy fraud. Then he pleaded guilty in November to attempting to defraud creditors out of about $2 million. Still, Ricci wasn’t done. He apparently tried...
Two people hospitalized, dog dead, in Warwick disturbance
WARWICK, RI (WJAR) — Warwick Police said an officer had to fire on a dog that was attacking a number of people, another dog, and eventually the officer, on Sunday night. According to police the officer was responding to a report of a domestic disturbance at 734 Greenwich Avenue, in a residential area across from the Crowne Plaza.
Portsmouth woman charged with DUI with children in car
PORTSMOUTH, R.I. (WLNE) — A woman was charged for allegedly driving under the influence with children in the car on Saturday. The Portsmouth Police Department said 44-year-old Heather Joseph was arrested at 6:20 p.m. on Burma Road after failing to pull over for officers responding to an emergency. Police...
Rhode Island troopers make multiple arrests, including for possession of a stolen vehicle and DUI
NORTH KINGSTOWN — At 12:45 p.m., Rhode Island State Troopers arrested Juan Franquis Rodriguez, 21, of Providence, on charges of possession of a stolen vehicle and an affidavit and arrest warrant for robbery, assault with intent to commit robbery, and breaking and entering of a dwelling, following a traffic stop on Route 4.
Stranded family rescued from Narragansett Bay
A family stranded in the ocean was rescued Monday morning. Officials said they received a report shortly before 1 a.m. for a family of six stranded on a 17-foot boat. East Greenwich Fire Captain Willliam Perry told NBC 10 that two parents, three kids and an uncle who had gone fishing on Narragansett Bay were disoriented after heavy fog rolled in.
Tiverton firefighters rally as captain faces possible termination
TIVERTON, R.I. — Trouble is growing in Tiverton’s fire department. A long-time fire captain, and current president of Local 1703 of the International Association of Firefighters, AFL-CIO, job is on the line following allegations against the chief. On Tuesday morning, a mandatory closed-door meeting was held by Tiverton...
Fire indefinitely shuts down West Greenwich shopping plaza
WEST GREENWICH, R.I. (WJAR) — An early-morning fire Saturday in West Greenwich caused severe damage to one of the stores in a Victory Highway strip mall, with smoke damage to surrounding businesses requiring them to close as well. During the day Saturday, owners and staff rummaged through what's now...
Troopers make multiple arrests in Providence over weekend
PROVIDENCE — A series of motor vehicle stops in the city led to the arrest of three individuals on various domestic and criminal charges, according to the Rhode Island State Police. On May 25, at 11:15 a.m., troopers from the Lincoln Woods Barracks apprehended Ky-Jaya Jones, 27, of Fall...
Fire in West Greenwich forces businesses to close
WEST GREENWICH, R.I. (WLNE) — Multiple businesses are shut down following a fire that happened at a shopping plaza on Saturday. Some of the impacted businesses include Salon 102 and Arcadia Pizza on Victoria Highway. Both businesses said that they have been forded to shut down at this time.
Pawtucket man arrested for assault following traffic stop on Route 95
WARWICK — A Pawtucket man was arrested late Sunday night on an assault warrant following a traffic stop by state troopers on Route 95 North. Joab R. Coderre, 45, of 196 Sweet Avenue, was taken into custody at 11:40 p.m. on May 26 after troopers executed a motor vehicle stop.
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