Hopkinton
CRIME & SAFETY
Woman and estranged husband both found deceased Rhode Island State Police say
The Rhode Island State Police announced Sunday that on Friday, at just after 11:45 p.m., the Hopkinton Police Department requested State Police assistance with a potential homicide investigation at 171 Stubtown Road, Hopkinton, Rhode Island. A deceased female identified as 44-year-old Stephanie Francis was located inside the residence from an apparent gunshot wound.
Heavy police presence near Richmond as state police investigate overnight incident
Rhode Island State Police and Hopkinton police responded to an incident near the Richmond and Exeter town line. That's where an SUV went off the road following a police chase. As of late Saturday night police have not said officially if the chase was connected to a homicide Friday night.
Rhode Island man died after firework set off on his head, police say
A recent autopsy report following the Mother’s Day incident shows the man died of a “blast injury.”. A 39-year-old man was killed on May 12 when a mortar-style firework was placed on his head and set off, according to police in Westerly, Rhode Island. A recent autopsy report...
Man arrested in Ledyard after police find drugs and weapons in vehicle
LEDYARD, CT (WFSB) - A man was arrested in Ledyard Thursday afternoon after police found drugs and weapons in his vehicle. Police say that 30-year-old Justin Fiske was believed to be involved in a crash in Groton that resulted in property damage at around 1:25 P.M. Fiske was found at...
Rhode Island woman accused of defrauding seniors, vulnerable individuals in 41 states of $10 million dollars
PROVIDENCE, RI – A Rhode Island woman who is alleged to have created and executed direct-mail sweepstakes schemes that defrauded seniors and other vulnerable individuals in Rhode Island and in dozens of states across the country out of an estimated $10 million dollars, has been indicted by a federal grand jury and arraigned on conspiracy and fraud charges, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.
Potential shipwreck surfaces at breachway in RI
A potential shipwreck has surfaced in Rhode Island, reports NBC affiliate WJAR, and those who've seen it are concerned it might be washed away. The discovery was made at the Charlestown Breachway in Charlestown. Back in January, a storm knocked down the beach wall. Since then, parts of what appears...
Allston Man Among Two Fatalities in Rhode Island Kayaking Incident on Fourth of July
An Allston man was one of the two individuals found dead after a kayaking journey in Rhode Island, an event that has cast a shadow over the Independence Day celebrations. Both individuals have been identified following a search and rescue operation on Omega Pond, as reported. Boston 25 News announced...
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...
Police Log: Golf Temper Tantrum; Relative’s Handicapped Placard
9:56 a.m. – Police were notified about a missing handicap parking sign by Greenwich Hotel on Main Street. 6:20 p.m. – Police noticed a driver not wearing a seat belt traveling down Main Street. The officer discovered the driver’s registration was suspended after routine checks, and pulled them over. The officer issued the driver a citation and had the car towed.
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