No. Smithfield man faces assault charges after pulling knife on girlfriend
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A domestic incident led to assault and weapons charges for a 36-year-old North Smithfield man, who was arrested after brandishing a knife, then reportedly trying to hide from police in his...
Burrillville teen charged in child pornography investigation
BURRILLVILLE – Police have arrested a 16-year-old Burrillville man in connection with what they say is an ongoing child pornography investigation that began in October.
The juvenile was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 28, according to...
NSPD responds to more than a dozen calls for Dowling Village shoplifters in January
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Alleged shoplifters at businesses in Dowling Village have kept North Smithfield officers busy this month, with police responding to more than a dozen calls in the Eddie Dowling Highway development.
Several of...
Town signs tentative 3 year contract with Burrillville police union
BURRILLVILLE – After a long negotiating process that nearly led to interest arbitration, the town has agreed to terms of a tentative agreement with the union representing members of the Burrillville Police Department.
According to...
Pet groomer in No. Smithfield facing charges for animal cruelty
NORTH SMTIHFIELD – A North Smithfield-based pet groomer was arrested this week for animal cruelty following the deaths of four puppies in his care.
John Froais, owner of Doggie Styles Pet Spa, failed to get...
No. Smithfield warehouse damaged in two-alarm fire
NORTH SMITHFIELD - A fire at a warehouse complex Saturday morning damaged a storage room and reportedly brought out firefighters from multiple neighboring agencies.
The blaze, which was called in around 2:30 a.m., damaged the...
Reynolds recommends captain to replace him on NSPD, appointment still pending
NORTH SMITHFIELD – With his official retirement date fast approaching, North Smithfield Police Chief Steven Reynolds has recommended one of the department's second-in-command as his replacement.
Capt. Tim Lafferty, who has worked for the department...
