Friday, April 19, 2024

Police and Fire

Alleged drug dealer facing felony charges following death of Burrillville man

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BURRILLVILLE – A Providence man is facing felony drug charges following an investigation into the death of a Burrillville man in which police impersonated a buyer. Andres Damon Elias, 35, was arrested on Thursday, Jan....

Supreme Court judge rules in favor of Pascoag Fire in suit over 2016 firing...

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BURRILLVILLE – A Rhode Island Supreme Court judge dismissed the appeal this week of a lawsuit against the Pascoag Fire District over termination of an EMT in 2016 by former Chief Harold Carter. Augustine...

NSPD named in racial profiling suit filed by Connecticut man

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NORTH SMITHFIELD — Police in North Smithfield and Woonsocket are accused of targeting and detaining a man based on his race in a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court. The suit, filed by Bryan Thomas...

Pascoag Fire recognizes Captain Jenks, retiring after 40 years of service

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BURRILLVILLE – She's given four decades to the district, rising to the rank of captain, and has been known for supporting others along the way. Sharon Jenks retired last week from the Pascoag Fire...

North Smithfield man arrested after attempt to meet female through Tik Tok

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A 45-year-old North Smithfield man was arrested last month after entering the home of minors in hopes to meet up with a woman he said he met on Tik Tok. Jamie Jenkins...

Fall River woman facing charges after reported assault on ex, vandalizing vehicle

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BURRILLVILLE – A 27-year-old woman was arrested and charged with multiple counts of domestic crimes including felony breaking and entering, after what she told police was an attempt to make amends with her ex...

N.S. Fire & Rescue provides surprise Christmas bounty for family in need

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A family in need was surprised on Christmas Eve by the delivery of piles of gifts, food and more from members of the North Smithfield Fire & Rescue Service. The...