Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Police and Fire

Four hospitalized following three-vehicle crash in Glocester

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GLOCESTER – Four people were hospitalized with minor injuries on Saturday, June 25 following a three-vehicle accident that included an Amazon truck. The crash took place around 5 p.m. Saturday evening at the intersection of...

Burrillville native, BHS graduate, joins the ranks of BPD

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...