Burrillville native, BHS graduate, joins the ranks of BPD
BURRILLVILLE – A town native and 2016 graduate from Burrillville High School took the oath of office this week as a member of the Burrillville Police Department.
Probationary Patrol Officer Ian Richardson was introduced...
Woonsocket man flees police twice, finally nabbed giving wrong name to NSPD
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A man with a long history of eluding police and not answering to criminal charges was arrested on three warrants this month after a final attempt to escape the law by...
Rabideau honored for 30 years of service to the town of Burrillville
BURRILLVILLE – She's the behind-the-scenes force on many well-known programs in town, from the annual Burrillville Police Department Christmas drive, to popular Lunch & Learn events for seniors.
This week, the Burrillville Town Council...
BPD raises funds, awareness for Special Olympics with 18 participants in annual Torch Run
BURRILLVILLE – It's a tradition in almost every city and town in Rhode Island that helps to raise funds for the state's Special Olympic athletes, and in Burrillville, officers are always willing to do...
Former priest indicted for alleged sexual assault in Burrillville; Fourth case against northern RI...
PROVIDENCE – A former Catholic priest has been indicted for the alleged sexual assault of a juvenile that reportedly took place in Burrillville in the early 1980s.
The Statewide Grand Jury returned an indictment Kevin Fisette,...
Second fire burns at horse farm Saturday morning: Police investigating, seeking public’s help
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The farm where a massive fire burned down a barn on Thursday had a second blaze in the early morning hours on Saturday, May 4.
Now, North Smithfield police and the Rhode...
Overnight blaze destroys barn in North Smithfield; Fundraiser aims to help the victims
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A fire engulfed a large barn at the Phoenix Rising Equestrian Center overnight, with North Smithfield Fire & Rescue calling in several neighboring communities to help fight the blaze.
Firefighters responded...
