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Firefighters and Police Save Man Threatening to Jump From 95 Overpass in Providence
Providence and Pawtucket Firefighters and Providence Police saved a man who was threatening to jump from a Rt. 95 overpass on Tuesday evening. Providence Fire Chief Derek Silva provided the following information regarding the incident:. "Firefighters responded at approximately 8:27 PM for a reported male having a mental health crisis...
Smithfield police ID driver, truck in fatal collision with woman on bicycle
SMITHFIELD − The Smithfield police say they have identified the driver involved in a fatal collision with a bicyclist Monday night. Aliana Ciacciarelli, 25, of Smithfield died after she fell off a bicycle and was hit by a tractor-trailer that left the scene, the police said in a press release Tuesday morning. She was...
Police identify driver, truck in deadly Smithfield hit-and-run
SMITHFIELD, R.I. (WLNE) — The Smithfield Police Department announced Tuesday that officials had identified a driver and truck involved in a fatal hit-and-run. Police said 25-year-old Aliana Ciarcciarelli was killed Monday night after she fell off her bike and was hit by a tractor-trailer on Pleasant View Avenue in Smithfield.
Police reveal what caused vehicle to crash into a Rhode Island Dunkin’, hit another vehicle
Authorities have determined what caused a vehicle to crash into a Rhode Island business. According to police, at approximately 8:00 p.m., the Coventry Police and Central Coventry Fire Department responded to Dunkin Donuts located at 2285 New London Tpk. for a vehicle that had crashed into the building. Once the...
Prison scheme to murder witness, prosecutors and rival gang members foiled by FBI
PROVIDENCE – A prisoner in a federal holding facility in Central Falls conspired with another man to kill five people, including two federal prosecutors, according to an indictment handed up by a grand jury last week in U.S. District Court. Elijah Melton faced fentanyl trafficking charges and was held at the Donald F. Wyatt Detention Facility. While there, he set a plan in motion to target two assistant U.S. Attorneys, two rival gang members and a hostile...
Woonsocket police appeal to public in hunt for suspect accused of vehicular assault
WOONSOCKET – A 37-year-old city man is wanted on a warrant accusing him of felony assault on another man with intent to commit murder and other offenses, the police said Wednesday as they appealed to the public for information to help them track down the fugitive. Andrew Michael Martin...
Two juveniles face criminal charges after Mansfield crash
MANSFIELD, Mass. (WLNE) — Two juveniles are facing criminal charges related to a crash that happened in Mansfield yesterday. According to officials, Massachusetts State Police responded to reports of a crash on the ramp from Route 140 southbound to Route 495 northbound in Mansfield shortly after 4 a.m. The...
Hazmat teams respond to North Smithfield Walgreens after five in store complain of sickness
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Multiple police, fire and rescue vehicles were on the scene at Slatersville Plaza Monday afternoon after five people inside the store reportedly said they were feeling ill. The store at 900 Victory Highway was temporarily closed and evacuated around 2 p.m. on Monday, July 1 and...
Multiple vehicles involved in early morning crash in Seekonk
(WJAR) — An early morning crash affected Tuesday's morning commute on I-195 in Seekonk. The crash closed lanes around 7:52 a.m. on the eastbound side and westbound side near Exit 1. An NBC 10 news crew was on the scene when some vehicles involved were being towed away. Around...
Man Shot, Another Stabbed in Providence Overnight - Smiley Holds Event on “Hurricane Preparedness”
A man was shot, and another was stabbed in Providence overnight, in the latest incidents of violence in the city. The shooting victim had been sitting in his car when shots were fired; the stabbing victim reportedly had the knife still in his head when police arrived on the scene.
Massachusetts State Police investigating after fatal fiery multi-vehicle crash on I-195
Massachusetts State Police are investigating a fiery fatal highway crash. 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 of Troopers,...
Police establish crime scene after car crashes into Woonsocket home
WOONSOCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — Police set up a crime scene in Woonsocket after a car crashed into a home Monday evening. ABC 6 News crews on Stoneham Drive said neighbors told them they heard four gunshots before the car crashed into the house. Crime tape could be seen lining...
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