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Man allegedly threatens Providence police chief
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A man is facing charges after a crash involving Providence Police Chief Oscar Perez led to a confrontation Friday afternoon, according to the Providence...
Blackstone Valley Prep teacher accused of assaulting special needs students
CUMBERLAND, R.I. — Police say a teacher from Blackstone Valley Prep has been arrested following allegations that she assaulted three elementary school students...
Former Ponaganset teacher charged with sexually assaulting student
GLOCESTER, R.I. — A grand jury has indicted a former physical education teacher at Ponaganset High School on two counts of third-degree sexual...
Johnston man accused of stealing 3 town-owned plows
JOHNSTON, R.I. — Johnston police say a town resident has been arrested after three municipal snow plows were stolen overnight from the Parks...
Coventry man arrested for unnecessary cruelty to animals – death resulting
COVENTRY, R.I. — A Coventry man has been charged following an animal cruelty investigation that began after a severely malnourished dog was brought...
RI man charged in Florida online child exploitation case
FLORIDA — A 29-year-old West Warwick man has been arrested and charged in connection with an online child exploitation investigation announced by Florida...
Cranston woman charged in retail theft scheme across New England
CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston Police say they are investigating an alleged organized retail theft operation that may have spanned several New England states...
RI State Police arrest 7, seize 4.5 kilos of drugs, 3 firearms
Seven people were arrested following a large drug and gun investigation led by the Rhode Island State Police. The investigation was carried out...
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Cranston police investigate fatal shooting on Legion Way, suspect at large
CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston police are investigating a homicide after a young man was shot and killed around 9 p.m. at 289 Legion...
