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Call the Police if You See One of These Outside Your House in Rhode Island!
Rhode Island, known for its scenic coastlines and historic landmarks, is generally considered a safe and charming state. However, like any other place, it has its own set of security concerns. Home safety is paramount, and being aware of potential threats can help residents stay vigilant. This article aims to educate Rhode Islanders on the unusual but significant signs that warrant a call to the police. From suspicious activities to peculiar objects left outside your house, being informed can make all the difference in ensuring your safety and that of your community. All the information in this article is based on the report by WDTN.
Student left on bus in North Kingstown
NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (WJAR) — A child was left unattended on a minibus in North Kingstown on Tuesday. North Kingstown Superintendent Kenneth Duva said a school employee found the child unharmed at the bus yard on Fairway Drive. Police said the incident happened at 10 a.m. The child's parents...
Man shot by Vermont trooper is wanted in Rhode Island
The man shot by Vermont State Triopers late Sunday has been identified as Brenden Sackal, 30, of Hopkinton, Rhode Island. The shooting occurred just after 10 p.m. Sunday near the intersection of VT 114 and Pinkham Road. Sackal is currently being treated at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, New...
Third suspect arrested in Newport shooting
NEWPORT, R.I. (WLNE) — A third person has been arrested after an alleged shooting that took place in Newport on July 5. According to a press release, after continuing their investigation, they attempted an arrest warrant for Marc Washington. Detectives from both Portsmouth and Newport worked together and obtained...
Police are on scene of a reported crash on Route 4 in East Greenwich
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (WLNE) — Police are on scene of a reported crash on Route 4 southbound at Middle Road. The East Greenwich Fire Fighters Association tweeted that they were on scene for a crash with multiple injuries. The crash was reported around 6:30 a.m. just before exit 7B-A.
Police Report: July 1-7
During the period from Monday, July 1 through Sunday, July 7 the Newport Police Department responded to 688 calls. Of those, 148 were motor vehicle related; there were 117 motor vehicle violations issued and 31 accident reports. Police responded to 12 noise complaints, 12 animal complaints, 13 suspicious persons or...
Rhode Island Supreme Court orders new trial for man convicted in road-rage killing
The Rhode Island Supreme Court on Friday vacated a man's second-degree murder conviction and sent the case back to Superior Court for a new trial. Jairo Esdel Galva was sentenced in 2022 to life in prison in a road-rage killing in Pawtucket. Prosecutors said Galva, 23, was found guilty in...
A Warwick councilwoman took the lot next to her house in a shady deal. Now, she has to give it back.
Following a Rhode Island State Police investigation into how she obtained a parcel of vacant land next to her home, Warwick City Councilwoman Donna Travis pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of filing a false document on Tuesday. Under the terms of an agreement with prosecutors from the Rhode Island Attorney General's Office, Travis will be returning the land to the Oakland Beach Real Estate Owners Association, and will receive a one-year suspended sentence with one...
Troopers make multiple arrests for DUI, drug offenses, and obstructing police in Rhode Island
LINCOLN WOODS — A series of arrests have been made by the State Police, including charges for driving under the influence, drug offenses, and obstructing police officers, following various incidents in Rhode Island. At 12:52 p.m., Troopers apprehended Joao Goncalves, 67, of North Providence, on charges of driving under...
MADD: New DUI law a ‘beacon of light’ for victims’ families, survivors
R.I. Attorney General Peter Neronha joined Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) advocates Monday in celebrating the passage of a law designed to hold suspected DUI drivers, especially repeat offenders, accountable.
‘Violence has no place’: RI lawmakers decry attempted assassination of Trump
Though Rhode Island's congressional delegation has repeatedly and openly criticized former President Donald Trump, the lawmakers came together Monday to condemn political violence following his attempted assassination.
UPDATE: Former Cranston city councilor pleads not guilty in court
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Former Cranston city councilor Matthew Reilly pleaded not guilty in court on Wednesday. Reilly was arraigned on numerous sex charges, including child molestation, enticement of a minor child, and one count of assault. In late June, The Providence County Grand Jury indicted Reilly on upgraded...
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