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Police investigating report of shots fired in Providence
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Police responded to a call of shots fired in Providence on Tuesday. Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez said a subject “apparently” shot at a vehicle at an intersection in the area of James Ahern Park. Perez said multiple units were called to the...
One injured after rollover in North Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I. — A vehicle rolled off the highway in North Smithfield Tuesday night. Police said the car was traveling at a high rate of speed on Douglas Pike. According to officials, the car was involved in a criminal investigation. Police said the driver suffered serious injuries, but...
Fall River elementary school placed on lockdown amid nearby gunfire
A Fall River Elementary school was on lockdown after a reports of shots fired. Police said it happened near Watson Elementary School on Raymond Street. Officials said they found several shell casings. A vehicle also appeared to be damaged. No injuries were reported. The incident is under investigation.
RIDOH recommends reopening Conimicut Point Beach
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The Rhode Island Department of Health is recommending reopening Conimicut Point Beach in Warwick. Last week, RIDOH recommended closing the beach due to high bacteria levels. According to officials, bacteria counts have returned to safe levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review the beach...
Police launch lock box program to help first responders reach residents in emergency
(WJAR) — Sgt. Ricardo Mourato with the Bristol Police Department noticed a problem. “We had a high number of calls where we were either trying to find our way in the house and break in the door or through the window and find a window opener,” said Mourato.
Warwick police seek help identifying shoplifting suspects
WARWICK — Warwick Police Department is asking for the public’s help to identify two female suspects allegedly involved in a shoplifting incident at Target in the Warwick Mall on May 28. The department released surveillance images of the subjects and is reaching out to community members for assistance.
Car smashes into front of store in Attleboro
A car crashed into a store in Attleboro on Tuesday afternoon. The car crashed through the doors and a plate glass window of an AT&T store on Washington Street, coming to rest partially inside. The police chief said no one was hurt. Regina and her son Nicholas were in the...
Pawtucket to put $250,000 grant toward additional cemetery acreage
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — The City of Pawtucket has been awarded an Open Space Grant of $250,000 from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) that will be used to purchase four additional acres of open land for the Riverside Cemetery. This parcel of land falls along the...
Weather Now: Cool Dry Tonight; Partly Sunny Milder Wednesday
Clear to partly cloudy Tonight, Temperatures in the 60s during the evening, cooling to the upper 50s overnight and pre-dawn hours. Our weather looks dry next few days. Mostly sunny Wednesday morning, then partly sunny by afternoon. A bit warmer with afternoon highs in the upper 70s, slightly cooler near the shore. A brief afternoon shower is possible once again, however expect a mainly dry comfortable day.
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