Saturday, April 27, 2024

Police and Fire

N.S. woman charged with DUI, child endangerment

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PROVIDENCE – A North Smithfield woman has been charged with driving under the influence with two child passengers stemming from a traffic stop in Smithfield in September 2023, according to a release this week...

Woonsocket woman arrested following crash with stolen vehicle in North Smithfield

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WOONSOCKET – A city woman is held at the state prison after stealing a car from the parking lot of Waterview Apartments and later getting into a crash with it in North Smithfield, according...

NS Fire & Rescue approved for $121K grant for two emergency generators

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – After three years of requesting funding from the Town Council as part of the capital budget – and being denied – it seems North Smithfield Fire & Rescue Service Chief David...

State police arrest Mapleville man wanted for sexual assault in Burrillville

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LINCOLN — A Mapleville man was arrested at a local casino by state police on New Year’s Day for vandalism, and turned over to the Burrillville Police Department, where he had an outstanding warrant...

BPD recognizes ‘Community Heroes’; Gingell named 2023 Lees Award recipient

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BURRILLVILLE – At the Burrillville Police Department's 10th annual awards ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 14, officials recognized outstanding achievements and service to the community by local citizens, with former Harrisville Fire Chief Michael Gingell...

Update: Thousands lose power in Slatersville following crash by Gator’s Pub, driver charged with...

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A vehicle accident by Gator's Pub Thursday night took down at least one utility pole, along with power to more than 2,000 homes in Slatersville. The driver of the vehicle is...

N.S. police search for Lincoln man

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – North Smithfield police have issued an arrest warrant for a 41-year-old Lincoln man who reportedly fled the scene of a traffic stop where officers found narcotics earlier this month. According to police,...