Updated: Glocester police, former ACO dispute accounts of ‘kill shelter’ following death of three...
GLOCESTER – Glocester police are responding to allegations on social media regarding the town's animal shelter after three dogs were reportedly euthanized over "behavioral issues," and the town's animal control officer was terminated earlier...
Harrisville Fire recognizes 50 year members, adds three to Community Honor Roll
BURRILLVILLE – Since 1988, the Harrisville Fire Department has maintained a plaque at the station listing the businesses and individuals who've made outstanding contributions to the district's efforts over the years.
This week, three...
Burrillville man with gun stockpile indicted on federal charges
PROVIDENCE – A federal grand jury has indicted the Burrillville man accused of stockpiling guns on five counts related to lying on applications to purchase the weapons from two gun shops, and illegal possession...
‘I’m going to kill you’: Man assaults girlfriend on highway, injures officers during N.S....
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A man who reportedly threatened to kill himself and his girlfriend while driving erratically on Route 146 later assaulted police during his arrest last month, leading to a long list of...
Body discovered by North Smithfield roadway
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A driver traveling on Iron Mine Hill Road last week reportedly discovered the body of a recently deceased woman on the front lawn of a nearby residence.
The gruesome discovery was...
Smithfield company fined following investigation of Burrillville worker’s death
SMITHFIELD – The concrete company where a 33-year-old worker from Burrillville died in last year is now facing roughly $43,000 in citations and fines, with investigators saying the tragedy could have been avoided.
Matthew Maynard...
A hard goodbye: Riendeau to retire after 35 years with Burrillville PD
BURRILLVILLE – Much like the New England Patriots' famed former quarterback Tom Brady, Burrillville Police Department's Detective Lieutenant Guy Riendeau is torn about the decision to retire.
"I almost have a sense of mourning...
