Police and Fire

Burrillville police release new details on armed bank robbery; Suspect still at large

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BURRILLVILLE – It was likely a planned hit job by an armed robber who paid mind to details, such as the location of cameras, time spent at the scene, and a getaway plan. Burrillville Police...

Ten employees transported to hospital following hazmat incident at Daniele meats

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BURRILLVILLE – A hazmat incident at the factory of Burrillville-based meat producer Daniele International resulted in transport of ten employees to area hospitals on Monday, Dec. 28, all with minor symptoms of exposure to...

Drive today will help three families displaced by Burrillville fire

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BURRILLVILLE – Several town organizations are coming together today to help three families displaced by a fire two days before Christmas that destroyed a multifamily East Avenue home. The blaze, which was called in by...

NSPD, BPD among agencies taking part in DUI patrols this month

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PROVIDENCE — Burrillville and North Smithfield police are among several agencies across Rhode Island taking part in patrols targeting those driving under the influence this month in honor of victims who have lost their...

Police deliver gifts for 33 children, provide Christmas for 17 Burrillville families

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BURRILLVILLE – It began at 8 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 18, with the entire department mobilized on a mission of good cheer, bringing to an end to a month-long effort to provide Christmas for...

Burrillville woman, 50, arrested after trashing house, taking parents’ phones

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BURRILLVILLE – A Burrillville woman has been charged with disorderly conduct and refusal to relinquish a telephone after drunkenly trashing her parents' home and then falling asleep, according to police reports. Brenda Westgate, 50, was...

Tailgater facing multiple felonies after police search turns up pills

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BURRILLVILLE – A 46-year-old Pascoag woman is facing three felony possession charges after police reportedly found "a myriad," of prescription pill bottles in her car during a traffic stop. Melitza Rosa was also charged with...