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Violence at scene of brawl in Cranston leaves one dead, another, a teen, with stab wounds
CRANSTON − Body cameras worn by police officers recorded a driver intentionally hitting and killing another man early Friday morning, just seconds after the officers arrived at the scene of a fight with a dozen people involved, including a 15-year-old bleeding from a stab wound to the back, the police said.
Massachusetts and Rhode Island men identified in fatal East Providence kayaking incident
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – East Providence police and fire department were notified early Friday morning that two adult males did not return home after kayaking late Thursday night. The reporting party told investigators that the two males went kayaking on Omega Pond just off Roger Williams Avenue and had...
As officials determine identity of body found in Newport, more details released on how missing swimmer was swept away
As a body is located near where a missing swimmer was last seen, those who knew the young man give some insight into his final moments. According to United States Coast Guard Northeast, on June 23rd at approximately 6:00 p.m., a 20-year-old swimmer went missing near Newport, RI. Dexter Gutierrez...
Woman Assaulted, Has Purse Snatched in Providence After Suspect Jumps Out of SUV
A woman who said she sat down to rest in the heat on Sunday evening in Providence told police she had an SUV pull up on her — and that a suspect jumped out and robbed her of her belongings. Concerns are that this may be a new trend.
Hopkinton murder suspect found dead after chase, crash in Richmond
RICHMOND, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island State Police said Sunday that 45-year-old Joseph Francis shot and killed his wife Stephanie in Hopkinton late Friday before crashing his car in Richmond on Saturday. Authorities said Francis was found dead in his SUV after he crashed down an embankment near Dawley...
36-year-old Massachusetts man killed in fiery crash on Route 195 brought so much joy to those who knew him
A Massachusetts man recently killed in a highway crash is being remembered. According to Trooper Brandon Doherty, at just after 1:15 p.m. Tuesday, Troopers assigned to State Police-Dartmouth responded to reports of a crash involving three vehicles on Route 195 westbound prior to Exit 1 in Seekonk. Upon the arrival...
Man shot while sitting in car in Providence
The Providence mayor's office said a 19-year-old man was shot in the leg early Friday morning. Police responded to the shooting on Chad Brown Street at 4:29 a.m. "It was learned that a 19-year-old male was shot in the leg while he was sitting in a vehicle at that location," a spokeswoman for the mayor said in a release.
Two Men Stab Each Other in Providence, Both Hospitalized
Two men who got into a fight overnight reportedly stabbed each other — and were subsequently hospitalized — in Providence. Police were called shortly after midnight to 91 Hartford Avenue in Olneyville for a report of a stabbing. A male victim was found to bleeding through his clothing...
North Kingstown police remain vigilant for impaired drivers Fourth of July weekend
The Fourth of July has passed, but the holiday weekend is just getting started which means law enforcement are prepared to be on high alert. "It’s good people making bad decisions," said Lt. Don Barrington with North Kingstown Police Department. Lt. Barrington said when it comes to driving under...
EPPD Ramping up Enforcement with ENDS Compliance Checks, Confiscates Over $22,000 in Prohibited Flavored Devices
East Providence, RI – July 2, 2024 – The East Providence Prevention Coalition (EPPC) and the East Providence Police Department (EPPD) recently conducted compliance checks for Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) retailers. During these checks, one retailer was found in violation, selling ENDS products, commonly referred to as vapes or e-cigarettes, to a minor and possessing over $22,000 worth of prohibited flavored devices, including the popular Elf Bars, which were subsequently confiscated.
VIDEO: Truck Takes Out Utility Pole and Tree in Crash on North Main Street in Providence
A one-vehicle crash involving a work truck took out a utility pole - as well as a tree - on North Main Street in Providence on Friday. Photos and video taken by GoLocal’s Anthony Sionni show the aftermath of the crash close to the Charlesgate Apartments and Doyle Avenue.
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