Saturday, April 20, 2024

Police and Fire

Beauregard: Voters will decide if town should build a new police station

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – With a study of the building that houses the North Smithfield Police Department still underway, Town Council President John Beauregard said this week that the question of whether or not new...

During EMS Week, district leaders recognize local heroes following unprecedented year

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BURRILLVILLE – Over the past year, while much of the population has worked from home, Burrillville's dedicated team of emergency personnel has stayed busy, and has had hundreds of encounters that led – or...

Brush fire burns down four acres on West Road in Burrillville

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BURRILLVILLE – A brush fire that began when embers escaped a fire pit Wednesday afternoon burned down four acres of land before it was finally extinguished. Burrillville Fire Departments were reportedly called to the blaze...

Around the Valley: Click It or Ticket, Quahog week

Rhode Island Police Chiefs' Association announces 2021 Click It or Ticket Campaign The Rhode Island Police Chiefs' Association announces that departments across the state will be taking part in the National Click It or Ticket...

Woman strikes utility poll in rollover accident on Broncos Highway

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BURRILLVILLE- A 30-year-old Burrillville woman was transported from the scene with minor injuries following a rollover accident early Saturday morning. According to Burrillville Police Lt. Jason Eddy, officers were called to the 1600 Block of...

Woonsocket man arrested for stealing car with toddler inside, mother cited

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WOONSOCKET – The Woonsocket Police Department has arrested the man believed to have stolen a car on Monday, April 26 that had a two-year-old child inside. Derek Franklin, 35, of Woonsocket was arrested for the...

Burrillville woman arrested after trashing home, fight with landlord

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BURRILLVILLE – A 38-year-old Burrillville woman was arrested this month after a night of heavy drinking led to a fight with her landlord, and the decision to throw furniture and glass around her apartment,...