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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.
East Providence police identify suspects in armed robbery
EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — East Providence Police have identified the three suspects arrested after at attempted armed robbery in East Providence on Tuesday. 38-year-old Abel Nolasco, 34-year-old David Ramos, and 28-year-old Alex Manuel Jesus Marte were arrested yesterday after they allegedly tried to rob an individual at gunpoint.
18-year-old man from RI shot to death, police say
An 18-year-old man from Pawtucket, Rhode Island, was shot to death on Wednesday, according to NBC affiliate WJAR. The shooting happened just before 1 a.m. at the intersection of School and Rosewood streets, Pawtucket police said. When officers arrived, they found the man with a gunshot wound. He was taken...
Fall River police officer placed on leave after arrest on multiple charges
An officer with the Fall River Police Department was placed on leave with pay last week after an arrest. According to court records, 32-year-old Marc Correia was arraigned Friday in Fall River District Court and is charged with Felony Witness Intimidation, Felony Improper Storage of a Large-Capacity Firearm Near a Minor, and Misdemeanor Assault and Battery on a Family/Household Member.
Fall River crews respond to collision after pedestrian dies after being entrapped under van
Fall River crews responded Wednesday to a collision that caused injuries and a fatality. According to Det. Sergeant Moses Pereira, at approximately noon, several units were dispatched to an address on the 200 block of Joseph Drive (off of Meridian Street) after the department received a report of a collision between a motor vehicle and a pedestrian.
Update: Taunton Police find missing 37-year-old woman
TAUNTON — Police Chief Edward Walsh from Taunton Police Department announced Tuesday afternoon that Amanda Brown has been found safe. Amanda Brown, 37, from Taunton, had been missing since early June, according to Taunton Police Department. She is described as approximately 5 feet, 4 inches tall and about 100 pounds, with brown and gray hair. ...
Suspects held without bail in death of woman pulled from Woonasquatucket River
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WJAR) — Two suspects charged in the death of a woman whose body was pulled from the Woonasquatucket River in Providence appeared in court Wednesday. A grand jury indicted 34-year-old Aja Lovett and 25-year-old Dusti Turner with murder and conspiring to commit murder in the death of 30-year-old Katherine Gascoigne.
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...
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...
Rhode Island man killed in motorcycle crash remembered as dedicated father, incredibly hard working
A man has died after a Tuesday morning motorcycle crash. According to police, at approximately 7:00 a.m., members of the Smithfield Police Department, and the members of the Smithfield Fire Department, responded to the area of 416 Farnum Pike for a report of a crash involving a single motorcycle. The...
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...
New Bedford man pronounced dead after being transported to Fall River hospital after Assonet crash
The name of the victim has been released concerning a fatal crash in Assonet. According to Lieutenant Benjamin Levesque, on Sunday at approximately 11:30 p.m., the Freetown Communications Center received a 9-1-1 call reporting a serious single-vehicle crash on Copicut Road near the intersection of Bell Rock Road in Assonet. Freetown Police and Fire were dispatched to the scene.
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...
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