Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Police and Fire

Glocester man charged for animal cruelty following death of Great Dane

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GLOCESTER – The owner of a dog that died due to neglect last month is facing animal cruelty charges, announced this week by the Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals....

Burrillville woman again faces charges following reported assault of her 78-year-old mother

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BURRILLVILLE – A 52-year-old Burrillville woman with a long criminal history that includes multiple charges for assault and domestic violence has again been arrested by Burrillville police following an incident involving her 78-year-old mother....

Six injured in Pascoag crash; Firefighters respond to three calls by Wallum Lake in...

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BURRILLVILLE – A two-vehicle crash on Old Wallum Lake Road early Sunday morning left six people with injuries, including two in serious condition, according to emergency responders. Police say a Burrillville man now is...

Cranston man charged for shootings following early morning drive-by at Burrillville home

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BURRILLVILLE – A 26-year-old Cranston man is facing multiple felonies after allegedly shooting a BB gun at the home and vehicle of the Burrillville man who was dating his ex-girlfriend. Joshua Lataille was charged with...

NS Fire & Rescue readies for new hires; Council will commit to looking at...

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Contract changes are now underway to account for two new firefighter/EMTs to be added to the staff of North Smithfield Fire & Rescue Services. And Town Councilors on Monday said they'll...

Police release name of Woonsocket man who drowned in Slatersville Reservoir Wednesday

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Police have identified the man who drowned in the Slatersville Reservoir Wednesday night after failing to emerge from the water following a jump from the railroad trestle. Ivandal Frederique, 18, of Woonsocket,...

Pascoag man charged with felony following assault at Burrillville Little League game

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BURRILLVILLE – A man who attacked the 74-year-old caretaker of the field hosting a Burrillville Little League All Star game last week for insulting his mother is now facing a felony. Paul Sharpe, 37,...