Snow plow driver arrested for DUI following hit and run in North Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A man who told police he'd been snow plowing for the state for 32 hours was arrested last month after several witnesses said they saw him hit a car, then drive...
Blackstone native joins the ranks of Burrillville Police Department
BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville Police Department officially swore in a new probationary patrol officer on Wednesday, Feb 23, in a ceremony attended by many in the ranks.
Kurtis Paterson, a Blackstone, Mass. native, took...
Pascoag man sentenced on child pornography charges
BURRILLVILLE – A Pascoag man arrested twice on child pornography charges was sentenced to five years in federal prison followed by 10 years of supervised release this week in U.S. District Court.
Jacob Munroe,...
Burrillville man arrested at Providence courthouse for warrants on new domestic charges
BURRILLVILLE – A man who was visiting 6th District Court in Providence for a hearing on a restraining order was taken from the courtroom by Burrillville police and sheriffs late last month, and placed...
Warwick man arrested after failed Burrillville liquor store break in
BURRILLVILLE – A man caught on camera attempting to break into a Burrillville liquor store was arrested this month after his mother confirmed his identity to police.
Mathew Robbins, 36, of Warwick, was charged with...
BPD teaches internet safety for parents following town’s ‘worst nightmare’ scenario
BURRILLVILLE – Predators no longer need to lurk near playgrounds to stalk their victims.
Thanks to modern technology, those who would harm children often have full access to a family's home, schedule and more,...
Man accused of child snatching tries to hire hitman for Burrillville Middle School student
BURRILLVILLE – A man arrested for child snatching in December after an incident involving a Burrillville Middle School student is facing new charges after reportedly attempting to hire a hitman from jail.
Chandler Cardente, 27,...
