Friday, April 19, 2024

Police and Fire

North Smithfield man, shot on video by a public park, charged in ghost gun...

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – The Rhode Island Attorney General's Office has brought charges against the North Smithfield man arrested in March after police seized numerous ghost guns – along with video of him being shot...

N.S. man threatens police, says he called to report girlfriend doing drugs, now facing...

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A 50-year-old man is facing felony charges after allegedly striking his girlfriend, and making a slew of threats against police officers who responded to his address at the Hilltop Motel. Eric...

Elusive thief from string of crimes in Glocester captured after escape attempts by foot,...

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GLOCESTER – The man accused of several recent thefts in and around the Glocester area was arrested in Massachusetts on Sunday following several botched attempts at escape from police that involved running, swimming, stalling...

Glocester police seek public’s help finding suspect in car theft, break-ins

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GLOCESTER – The Glocester Police Department is seeking the public's help in locating a suspect wanted for his alleged involvement in a series of crimes, including motor vehicle theft and multiple break-ins. Police are looking...

North Smithfield police launch new body camera program

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Officers in North Smithfield are now wearing body cameras, thanks to a grant-funded initiative that went into effect in early June. Police Chief Tim Laffery said a trial period for the...

Glocester police search for alleged car thief

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GLOCESTER – Glocester police searched the area of Routes 44 and 94 for around three hours Wednesday evening but were reportedly unable to find a suspect who had fled into the woods. According to...

House bill for new Wallum Lake fire station fails, de la Cruz pushes for...

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BURRILLVILLE – The Rhode Island General Assembly wrapped up its legislative session last week, but whether or not the state will allocate funding to one major project in Burrillville still remains unclear. Minority...