Burrillville neighborhood rattled Saturday by bang caused by power plant equipment failure
BURRILLVILLE – A loud bang heard on Saturday, May 21 in the neighborhood surrounding the Ocean State Power plant was reportedly caused by the temporary shut down of a safety valve at the facility....
City man faces multiple felonies after alleged assault on N.S. officers, threatening to kill...
NORTH SMITHFIELD – What began with a traffic accident ended with multiple felonies for one Woonsocket man who reportedly became aggressive with officers after he was informed his car would need to be towed...
N.S. police station project put on hold: Rising construction costs lead to minimum one...
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Members of the North Smithfield Police Department will have to put up with an outdated and deteriorating station for at least another year, following a recommendation this week that the project...
K-9 made famous by rescue of Glocester teen dies at age 11
SCITUATE – The Rhode Island State Police have announced that K-9 Ruby died on Friday following a sudden, acute, and untreatable illness.
The K-9, whose story was made into the 2022 Netflix move, “Rescued by...
Newly released convict sent back to prison for fake 911 calls, now facing Burrillville...
BURRILLVILLE – A man accused of making several erroneous calls for emergency service after his release from prison last year was again incarcerated for the remainder of his sentence, and is now facing charges...
Update: Raccoon attacks four people, tests positive for rabies, Glocester police issue warning
GLOCESTER – The Glocester Police Department warned residents this week to keep an eye on children and pets outdoors after a raccoon reportedly attacked four people on Sunday, May 8.
The attack took place...
Burrillville woman, 58, dies in Woonsocket crash
BURRILLVILLE – A woman from Burrillville died following a two-car accident in Woonsocket on Tuesday. May 3.
Christina Perez, 58, of Burrillville was pronounced dead at Landmark Medical Center following a crash in the area...
