Four OMFD firefighters promoted to vacancies, district holds emergency meeting
BURRILLVILLE – Four employees of the Oakland Mapleville Fire District received promotions last week, filling vacancies left by the retirement of two former captains.
Before his recent retirement, Capt. Troy Phillips worked for the village...
Boston man arrested twice in one week at Hilltop Motor Lodge
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A 30-year-old Boston man picked up on a warrant on Friday, Oct. 23 at Hilltop Motor Lodge, was arrested again just six days later at the Eddie Dowling Highway motel for...
Community rally raises $1,370 for Burrillville Police Christmas program
BURRILLVILLE – In Burrillville, the relationship between many citizens and members of the police department may seem a bit different than the tense dynamic that has led to protests in recent months across the...
‘Call the feds’: Erratic driver with needles refuses to cooperate with BPD
Editor's note: The suspect below has been cleared of all charges following discovery that his vehicle and identity were stolen. Read an update on the story here.
BURRILLVILLE: A Vermont man is facing felony charges...
BPD gets riot gear, asks for drone preparing for election unrest
BURRILLVILLE – Pointing to the potential for unrest following the results of this week's election, Burrillville Police Col. Stephen Lynch received council approval last week for the purchase of roughly $4,000 in riot gear...
Cigarette resales inspire rash of store break-ins in No. Smithfield, nearby towns
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The suspect captured by police this month following a break-in at Lil'General on Great Road is believed to have broken into several local convenience stores, stealing cartons of cigarettes for resale.
On...
No. Smithfield pet spa owner arrested on warrant for animal cruelty
EAST PROVIDENCE — The man accused of neglecting animals at his North Smithfield-based pet-grooming business was arrested on a warrant on Friday, Oct. 30.
John Froais, owner of Doggie Doggie Styles, has been wanted since...
