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‘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,”...
2 teens shot in Providence
Two teenagers were injured in a shooting Monday afternoon in Providence, Rhode Island. Providence police responded to a report of a shooting at 158 Julian St., according to NBC affiliate WJAR, and found a 14-year-old boy who had been shot on the foot. He was taken to Rhode Island Hospital.
Authorities identify Bellingham 16-year-old shot to death at Northborough house party
(WJAR) — The Worcester County district attorney's office identified the victim of the fatal shooting in Northborough on Sunday to be 16-year-old Ygor Correia of Bellingham. Authorities said the fatal shooting happened at a large house party early Sunday morning and left three others injured. Police said there were...
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...
Car gets stuck in sinkhole in Pawtucket
(WJAR) — A car got partially stuck inside an apparent sinkhole in Pawtucket on Wednesday. Crews worked to remove the vehicle from a sinkhole inside an industrial building parking lot near Hunts Avenue and Winthrop Avenue. Pawtucket police said the sinkhole was caused by a water main break at...
Wyatt correctional officer admits to attempted smuggling of drugs into facility
CENTRAL FALLS, R.I. (WLNE) — Officials announced Tuesday that a Wyatt Detention Facility correctional officer admitted to attempting to smuggle drugs into prison. The United States Attorney’s Office for Rhode Island said 26-year-old Kristopher White pleaded guilty in federal court to a charge of attempting to provide contraband in prison.
Police searching for missing teen in North Providence area
NORTH PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Police are searching for a missing teen in North Providence. The North Providence Police Department reported Wednesday evening that they were searching for 15-year-old Divyne Smith. Officials said Smith was last seen leaving her home in North Providence on May 12. Police added that...
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...
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