Police and Fire

N.S. police station project put on hold: Rising construction costs lead to minimum one...

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Members of the North Smithfield Police Department will have to put up with an outdated and deteriorating station for at least another year, following a recommendation this week that the project...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...

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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

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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...

N.S. Citizens Police Academy returns this fall

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A popular program that gives residents a chance to get an up-close look at the training and daily operations of the North Smithfield Police Department, from processing evidence and traffic stops,...

Burrillville police search for suspect following Tuesday night hit and run

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BURRILLVILLE – Police are still looking for one driver from a two-car accident early Tuesday evening in which one car fled the scene. According to Burrillville Police Lt. William Lacey, officers were called to...