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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...
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...
He stabbed the mother of his child to death. Now, he's going to prison for 17 years.
PROVIDENCE – A 39-year-old Cranston man was sentenced Wednesday to 17 years in prison for the 2019 stabbing death of his girlfriend. Luis Matta was sentenced by Superior Court Judge Joseph A. Montalbano to 30 years, with 17 to serve, for manslaughter in the fatal stabbing of Rachael Rene, the mother of Matta’s child. ...
Norfolk town residents blast plan to turn Massachusetts prison into migrant facility
NORFOLK, Mass. — There was a lot of anger Wednesday night over a plan to turn an old Massachusetts prison into a new emergency shelter. Norfolk town officials admitted at a packed meeting on Wednesday night that they don't currently have all the answers. "Help our own. Do something...
RI Weather: Providence has morning flood warning after rainy night
The National Weather Service issued a flood warning for this morning for parts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts after between 1 to 3 inches of rain fell overnight. "The areas that see typical nuisance flooding will be dealing with the majority of the flooding today," Meteorologist Bill Leatham of the National Weather Service said. "But the swath of rain that's currently on us will begin to drift away this afternoon."
Behind the scenes of 'Ella McCay'
Good morning, I'm Will Richmond at The Providence Journal and this is the Daily Briefing. The filming of "Ella McCay" has garnered plenty of attention. From shutting down sections of the State House and Providence neighborhoods to Jamie Lee Curtis giving restaurant tips on her Instagram account, the movie has Rhode Island's attention and it's not even close to theaters yet.
'Poor little guy' hawk among animals rescued from Wrentham, Massachusetts homes
WRENTHAM, Mass. — Wrentham's animal control officer had to wrangle several surprise house guests Tuesday. Police said a snake slithered its way into one home and was rescued by Animal Control Officer Lexi Klenk. The department said it was one of five snake-related calls on Tuesday. Later, at a...
Warwick man sentenced to prison for attempting to solicit a minor
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — A Warwick man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison for attempting to solicit a minor. The United States Attorney’s Office for Rhode Island said 64-year-old Richard Senecal admitted that in April 2022, he engaged in sexually explicit online communications with who believed was a 14-year-old boy.
Who might buy hospitals from Massachusetts to Arizona? Steward Health Care looks for buyers
BROCKTON — Private equity firms have been buying up hospitals and health care systems, like Steward Health Care, at an increasing rate over the past few decades, according to the Institute for New Economic Thinking. This growing trend, however, has left patients, doctors, and local politicians concerned that the private equity business model, which consists of acquiring hospitals with the end goal of quickly extracting financial value to deliver large returns to investors, does not lend...
Brayton Point offers resolution to criminal case; Somerset Board of Selectmen to consider
FALL RIVER — Brayton Point LLC is offering to reach a plea deal with the town of Somerset over a criminal complaint pending in Fall River District Court. But while the town is seeking $3.5 million in fines for two misdemeanors charges brought by Somerset, the company is offering to now pay $70,200. Lawyers for...
Providence Police investigating possible shooting near Crossroads
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The Providence Police Department said it is investigating a possible shooting after a man entered Crossroads Rhode Island with an “alleged gunshot wound behind the ear” Wednesday. The department said the man was alert and transported to Rhode Island Hospital for non-life threatening...
Raynham cop solves grandparent scam involving Uber driver, return $8,600 to elderly couple
RAYNHAM — Two Raynham police officers, Patrick Leahy and Joshua O'Brien, were awarded commendations by Raynham Police Chief David LaPlante this April for their outstanding work helping the citizens of Raynham. Leahy was awarded the Superior Investigative Award for uncovering a scam targeting elderly residents in Southeastern, Massachusetts, ultimately...
Man sentenced to prison for illegal reentry, social security fraud
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Officials announced Wednesday that a Honduran national who illegally reentered the country was sentenced to federal prison for social security fraud. The United States Attorney’s Office for Rhode Island said 42-year-old Belfran Joel Najera-Chirinos used the Social Security number of another individual to gain employment...
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.
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