Crime
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...
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...
Plea deal for Coventry woman in animal cruelty case regarding German Shepherd, Hanz
COVENTRY, R.I. — A Coventry woman has accepted a plea deal after being charged with animal cruelty following the discovery of an emaciated German...
Man dies after alleged assault in Providence; 11 and 12 year olds charged
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence police say a man who was critically injured during an alleged assault on Manton Avenue has died. Authorities say...
Cranston man convicted on tax charges for second time gets probation
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Cranston man has been sentenced for the second time on federal tax charges after admitting he failed to pay more...
Delivery driver accused of 18 armed robberies
Police across Rhode Island say a delivery driver is behind a string of armed robberies that stretch across multiple cities and span several...
Man arrested after woman stabbed inside Pawtucket home
PAWTUCKET, R.I. — Pawtucket police have arrested a 48-year-old man after a woman was found stabbed multiple times inside a Gooding Street residence...
Man arrested after posing as valet at Hasbro Children’s Hospital
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — A Providence man is facing several charges after a stolen-car investigation escalated into a dangerous pursuit that ended with a...
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Hit-and-run in Cranston: Police ask public for help identifying SUV
CRANSTON, R.I. — Cranston police are asking for the public’s help in an ongoing hit-and-run investigation that left a pedestrian seriously injured. The crash...
