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Residents express support for new police station at meeting in Glocester

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GLOCESTER – Residents weighed in on the new proposed police station plans at a special meeting Wednesday, March 6. No one opposed it. Those who spoke in front of those assembled to hear the...

North Smithfield man arrested for vandalism at park in Warwick

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WARWICK — A North Smithfield man who police say drove through around a dozen sections of wood fencing at a 126-acre park was arrested in Warwick. Cody O’Brien, 25, was charged with one count of...

Attempt to elude N.S. police fails as Woonsocket driver gets stuck in ditch

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A Woonsocket man was charged with eluding law enforcement in a high speed pursuit this month after his attempt to escape police reportedly ended when his car got stuck in a...

North Smithfield man arrested, banned from Walmart following alleged assault on 80 year old

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A North Smithfield man was arrested last month and ordered not to visit Walmart for two years following an alleged assault on an 80-year-old man. Joshua Laliberte, 41, of Hanton Road, North...

Burrillville police look for man who allegedly dragged two officers with car

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BURRILLVILLE – Police are searching for a Woonsocket man who they say dragged two officers a short distance with his vehicle following a traffic stop. Police say the incident began when they pulled over a...

N.S. Chief Lafferty receives Patriot Award

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – An award recognizing employers who provide support and a positive atmosphere for active and reserve military employees has been presented to the head of the North Smithfield Police Department. Police Chief...

Former employee barricades himself in N.S. pizza shop, charged with felony assault

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A former employee at a North Smithfield pizza shop was arrested this week after witnesses say he barricaded himself inside the business displaying a knife. Ronald Reed, 33, of North Smithfield was...