PROVIDENCE, RI— Councilman Michael Correia (Ward 6), who serves on the Board of Directors for the Providence Water Supply Board (PWSB), is urging residents to refrain from tampering with fire hydrants to cool off during summer months. Correia noted that improperly opening a fire hydrant could cause significant damage to the hydrant, rendering it unusable […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI— Councilman Michael Correia (Ward 6) has formally requested increased enforcement of fireworks used in Providence neighborhoods, especially those that disturb residents late at night. In a letter sent to Providence Police Chief Colonel Hugh Clements, Correia stated, “As we approach the Fourth of July, constituents have noticed an increase in fireworks being used […]readmore
“Our office has received two requests dated June 28, 2017 for voter registration information. One request is from the U.S. Department of Justice – Civil Rights Division asking for “information regarding the State’s procedures for compliance with statewide voter registration list maintenance provisions of the National Voter Registration Act and the Help America Vote Act.” […]readmore
CRANSTON, R.I. – Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles Administrator Walter R. «Bud» Craddock today announced that he has extended the validity periods for Rhode Island motor-vehicle credentials with July 2017 expiration dates to Sept. 30. The extension, which applies to license, registrations and other credentials due to expire between July 1, 2017 and July […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI: Over the past few months, Providence Police have been investigating a civilian employee of the City of Providence who most recently worked in the Providence Police Department Records Bureau. The employee was suspected of wrongfully converting police department information for personal purposes. Rosemary Garcia, age 36 of Cranston, was arrested yesterday, June 28, […]readmore
SCITUATE, RI – Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety, today announced: The retirement of Rhode Island State Fire Marshal John Chartier, who is retiring as of June 30, 2017, after nine years as director of the Division of State Fire Marshal. Marshal […]readmore
The summer is officially here and it is a great time to reconnect with our friends and relatives and celebrate the warmer weather. When it comes to drinking and driving, the choices we make have permanent consequences…be safe this summer and designate a sober driver. The Cranston Police Department will be vigilant in enforcing all […]readmore
SCITUATE, RI — Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety, announces that on June 28, 2017 members of the Rhode Island State Police arrested the following individual for Perjury, Forgery and Counterfeiting, and Giving a False Document to a Public Official: * Gabriel […]readmore
SCITUATE, RI — Rhode Island State Police arrested 13 people this past weekend on charges of operating under the influence of drugs or alcohol, including a boater arrested on Great Salt Pond on Block Island, according to Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of State Police and Director of the Department of Public Safety. «With summer […]readmore
David Ortiz se acercó al micrófono, se limpió las lágrimas de los ojos y esperó a que la muchedumbre en el Fenway Park, gritara “¡Papi!” unas pocas veces más. Los Medias Rojas esperaron en la parte superior de su dugout. Los Angelinos de Los Ángeles inclinaron sus gorras. Amigos y familiares y dignatarios de dos […]readmore