ATV riders, reckless drivers and fraud were top Burrillville police stories in 2019
In 2019, Burrillville police responded to incidents ranging from an alleged peeping Tom, to suspected distribution of narcotics.
But a few police stories stood out during the year, sparking debate while being shared by thousands...
Mechanic from Burrillville Motors arrested for theft, using customer credit card
BURRILLVILLE – A tow truck driver who has worked at a few repair shops in town has been arrested and charged with four felonies after allegedly robbing both his employers and customers.
Kodi Sale, 28,...
No. Smithfield’s Chief Reynolds honored with Lifetime Achievement Award
BURRILLVILLE – He's served 46 years in law enforcement, with time in both a municipal department and the Rhode Island State Police, rising quietly through the ranks into leadership roles.
And with his retirement from...
Police identify three teens in Friday crash; driver, one passenger still ‘critical’
BURRILLVILLE – The driver and front seat passenger involved in a crash on Victory Highway early Friday morning remain in critical condition according to police, who identified the individuals involved in the accident on...
Harter resigns as head of BAAP
BURRILVILLE – After less than two years leading efforts to address addiction and recovery in Burrillville, Coordinator Michelle Harter has resigned from the role.
Harter was hired in January of 2018 to launch the Burrillville...
Teen steals car from Burrillville, commits car break-ins and flees police before crash
DOUGLAS, Mass. – A teenager from Manchester, Conn. stole a Sedan from Burrillville and fled from police in three towns before officers used stop sticks to disable the vehicle, and it collided with a...
Former Pascoag Fire Commissioner Drouin to pay $150 ethics settlement
BURRILLVILLE – A former Pascoag fire commissioner has settled an ethics complaint over a 2017 vote to purchase a vehicle that his business would later repair.
Peter Drouin will pay a $150 civil penalty, according...
