Police and Fire

City man charged with felony assault after threatening hotel neighbor with gun he says...

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A 51-year-old Woonsocket man is facing felony assault charges after a guest at the Travelers Motor Lodge told police the suspect pointed a gun at him when he tried to ask...

Hearing in case of teacher accused of 2nd degree molestation in Burrillville moves forward

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PROVIDENCE – The teacher accused of inappropriate contact with a first grade student while serving as a substitute at A.T. Levy Elementary School in 2011 pleaded not guilty to the charges last month, and...

Purchase of zoo pass, clothing & cigarettes lead to fraud charges for Harrisville woman

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BURRILLVILLE – A Harrisville woman who police say was attempting to shop both online and in-person using someone else's credit card has been charged with theft and fraud after an investigation earlier this month. Inez...

Updated: Glocester police, former ACO dispute accounts of ‘kill shelter’ following death of three...

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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

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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

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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....

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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...