State police arrest Mapleville man wanted for sexual assault in Burrillville
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
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...
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
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,...
Worcester man arrested after crashing into downed power lines in North Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A truck traveling through an area where roads were blocked to repair downed power lines during Monday's storm nearly struck a cruiser before driving into the dangerous repair scene, according to...
Grand Jury indicts Harrisville man on child molestation charges
PROVIDENCE – The Providence County Grand Jury returned an indictment this week charging a Harrisville man with one count of first-degree child molestation, and four counts of second-degree child molestation.
John Souza, 60, was indicted...
NSPD makes 10 domestic violence arrests in one month
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Police logs show that in a one month period from mid-October through mid-November, members of the North Smithfield Police Department arrested nine individuals on domestic violence charges, including one Woonsocket man...
