CRIME & SAFETY
Providence man sentenced for scamming Rhode Island and Massachusetts seniors
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A Providence man, who officials said had a key role in the “grandparent scheme” that victimized dozens of senior citizens, was sentenced to federal prison Thursday. United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha announced that 39-year-old Vidal Roquez was sentenced to one year and...
Motorcyclist in critical condition following crash in Providence
(WJAR) — A motorcyclist is in critical condition following a crash in Providence Thursday night. The Providence Police Department responded to the crash at Power Street and Ives Street, where a badly damaged motorcycle could be seen. Parts of the orange motorcycle could be observed littered on the street.
Woman hospitalized after crashing car into pole in Pawtucket
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — A woman was taken to the hospital Saturday evening after crashing her car into a telephone pole in Pawtucket. Police said they believed the woman was arguing with someone on the phone when she swerved and hit the pole on Bucklin Street around 7:40 p.m.
Investigators identify dismembered human remains found in 1989 near New Hampshire border
Ending a mystery that began in 1989, authorities identified the dismembered body dumped beside a rural road in western Massachusetts as those of Constance Bassignani, a former resident of Franklin, and called her now-dead husband, William Bassignani, as a person of interest in her murder. Her identity had eluded investigators...
Landfill fire breaks out in Johnston
JOHNSTON, R.I. — A fire broke out at a landfill in Johnston on Friday. Smoke billowed into the sky on Shun Pike. It's unclear what may have caused the fire. No injuries were reported. NBC 10 has reached out for more information, but have not heard back.
Alleged DUI crash knocks out Lincoln PD 911 service
LINCOLN, R.I. (WPRI) — Lincoln police said they arrested a suspect for an alleged DUI crash outside of the police headquarters that temporary knocked out 911 service for the department. Just after 12 a.m. on Saturday, police responded to the crash outside of the station on Old River Rd. When they arrived, officers found a […]
Massachusetts State Police arrest 3 Southern New Englanders in connection with stolen car
ACTON, Mass. (WLNE) — Massachusetts State Police said that three men from Southern New England were arrested in Acton after they allegedly stole a car on April 29. 33-year-old Michael Gonzalez, of New Bedford, was charged with failure to stop for police, negligent operation of a motor vehicle, and resisting arrest, among several other charges.
Alleged Summer Shooter Held Without Bail In Providence Murder
A 22-year-old triple shooting suspect will be held without bail until his next court date in August. Nathan Rodrigues of Pawtucket allegedly took part in a drive-by shooting that left one man dead and two others wounded last summer. Rodrigues is charged with first-degree murder and ten other counts in...
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