Barrington woman finds camera mounted to tree on her property
A Barrington resident called police at about 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, Dec. 26, after she found a camera mounted on a tree on her White Birch Lane property. Police officers stopped by the location —...
View ArticleNo criminal charges to be filed against Tiverton Maintenance Foreman, Bob Martin
Bob Martin’s interview on WJAR Channel 10 in late October lead to an investigation into allegations that were aired, and employment discipline by the town.TIVERTON — Bob Martin, Tiverton’s...
View ArticlePolice dispatcher charged in Pats tickets scheme
A Westport police dispatcher is out of a job after he was charged with using his best friend’s account to buy over $2,000 worth of New England Patriots tickets. John W. Andrade III, 38, of 107...
View ArticleBarrington’s own ‘Downton Abbey’ a victim of vandals
Belton Court was the center of attention during the Oct. 2011 public auction of the former Zion Bible Institute property.One of the most historically significant buildings in town was vandalized last...
View ArticleTiverton police update alert: wanted man turns self in
UPDATE ALERT: On Friday, Jan. 3 at 9:22 a.m., Tiverton Police Department Captain Patrick Jones issued the following statement: “Gino Soares turned himself into the Tiverton Police Department yesterday...
View ArticleEast Providence Police seek assistance in finding missing man
EAST PROVIDENCE — The East Providence Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 20-year-old city resident. Daniel Larue was last seen by friends on Thursday, Jan. 2, at...
View ArticleNumerous law enforcement agencies help arrest East Providence man on murder...
The mother of the slain victim, Reina Rodgriguez, needs to be restrained by bailiffs at the arraignment hearing for alleged murder Will Tate, Jan. 6, in Providence.NORTH SCITUATE — The Rhode Island...
View ArticleBristol police log: When can my son move out?
The following are among the Bristol police log Dec. 30, 2013 – Jan. 6, 2014: Monday, Dec. 30 A Hope Street resident reported that someone had posted two “no parking” signs directly across the street...
View ArticleSteaks stopped at the door — Barrington police search for shoplifter
Barrington police are searching for this man, who allegedly stole a $36 pork tenderloin from Shaw’s Supermarket on Dec. 31.Barrington police are looking for a man who allegedly stole a $36 pork...
View ArticleEast Providence murder suspect ordered held without bail
FALL RIVER — The Fall River Herald reports Will Tate, the East Providence resident arrested as the suspect in a January 5 murder there, has been ordered held without bail after appearing in...
View ArticleCar leaves scene after striking pedestrian in Portsmouth
Here are some highlights from the Portsmouth police log from over the past week. Sunday, Dec. 29 Police said a Ford Crown Victoria driven by Joseph Correira, 91, of 61 Cove St., hit a fence and the...
View ArticlePoor heating leads to cold students and teachers at East Providence High School
EAST PROVIDENCE — For the second time this winter, students and teachers at East Providence High School suffered through quite chilly conditions in certain portions of the six-decade-old structure...
View ArticleBarrington house fire — blaze starts under boiler
Overheated floor boards could be to blame for a house fire on Blanding Avenue early Wednesday morning, Jan. 8. The homeowner at 37 Blanding Ave. called the fire department at about 2:30 a.m. after...
View ArticleBarrington Senior Center window target for pellet gun
A custodian at the Peck Center building in Barrington, which houses the public library, senior center, Tap-In and some other offices, called police on Monday, Dec. 30, after locating a broken window...
View ArticleDivers search for missing East Providence man
EAST PROVIDENCE — A combined effort of local law enforcement personnel continued the search for missing city man Daniel Larue Wednesday, Jan. 8. Members of the Rhode Island State Police and East...
View ArticleBarrington pharmacy worker receives unsettling phone calls
A series of disturbing phone calls placed to a Barrington drug store resulted in a police investigation late last month. On Monday, Dec. 30, at about 9:15 p.m., a 17-year-old girl who works in a drug...
View ArticleTwo Portsmouth businesses come under scrutiny
Portsmouth Police Chief Thomas F. LeePORTSMOUTH — Police Chief Thomas F. Lee has asked the town to review recent incidents at two licensed businesses to determine if any action should be taken against...
View ArticlePortsmouth revives Citizens Police Academy
The first graduating class of the Portsmouth Citizens Police Academy from April 1997. Pictured with the class is then-Police Chief Paul Rogers (far left) and then-Deputy Chief Dennis Seale (second from...
View ArticleBarrington police still seeking help on shoplifting case
Police are looking for information about this woman (right) who allegedly stole more than $5,000 worth of jewelry from Barrington Books on May 28.The Barrington Police Department is hoping someone can...
View ArticleFire tears through Barrington home
Photos by Rich DionneFirefighters on a ladder truck pour water down on a blazing fire at 45 Colonial Ave.Thick black smoke and flames could be seen from as far away as Route 136 in Warren on Friday...
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