Burrillville man pleads guilty to federal charges, possession of more than 200 firearms
PROVIDENCE – A Burrillville man has pleaded guilty to federal charges surrounding the discovery of more than 200 firearms at his home on Tarkiln Road last February.
Ronald Andruchuk, 38, reportedly told a judge that...
Pascoag Fire Commission reverses position, reinstates rank for per diem staff
BURRILLVILLE – Less than two weeks after informing 14 firefighters that they'd lost their title in the department, the Pascoag Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners has reportedly reversed their position, reinstating ranks of...
Pascoag man dies following car crash in North Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD – An 84-year-old man was pronounced dead this week after a car accident in North Smithfield.
Ronald Houle of Pascoag was the operator of one vehicle in the two car crash, which occurred...
‘Projectile’ led to lockdown Wednesday at Ponaganset High School
GLOCESTER – A lockdown of Ponaganset High School Wednesday morning reportedly followed discovery of a "lone projectile," near the boys' bathroom.
The building was evacuated on Wednesday, Jan. 11 in an incident school officials...
Scam artist faces felony charge in North Smithfield after failing deliver $5K AC system
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A Providence man who kept a supposed client waiting for installation of a $5,300 central air system since July is facing felony charges in North Smithfield.
And court records show that for...
North Smithfield EMT on probation for striking woman during August arrest
NORTH SMITHFIELD – An EMT who reportedly struck an arrested woman during a chaotic incident in August has been placed on a six month disciplinary probation by the Rhode Island Department of Health.
William LaBarre...
Per diem firefighters lose rank in Pascoag, banned from unordered training & volunteer work
BURRILLVILLE – The Pascoag Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners has notified 14 firefighters that they are no longer eligible to volunteer or attend training sessions unless requested, and demoted those in department ranks...
