Colonel Michael Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces the arrest of three suspects after the Cranston Police Department, Rhode Island State Police and Department of Corrections respond to 85 Lawrence Street in search of escapee Rony Martinez-Pereyra, age 44, who reportedly fled from a minimum security work detail. On March 2, 2017, members […]Load more...
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The owner of Hot Rides Auto Sales has been charged with providing fraudulent documents to a state agency when attempting to renew his dealership license, according to Rhode Island State Police Major Dennis Fleming, Detective Commander. Kenneth A. Andrade, 52, of 2 Pawtucket Ave., Bristol, was arrested Feb. 23 and charged […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo will visit Rogers High School in Newport tomorrow to talk with students about the Rhode Island’s Promise free college proposal. Senate President M. Teresa Paiva-Weed will join the Governor. Raimondo’s plan guarantees two years of free college for Rhode Island students at the Community College of Rhode Island, […]Load more...
I am deeply saddened by the hateful acts recently reported in the capital city which have targeted our Jewish community. I stand by those affected at RISD, the Jewish Community Center, and across the city and offer my full support during these trying times. As Mayor, I remain committed to ensuring that Providence is a […]Load more...
Award Celebration to be held March 2, 2017 Providence, RI – United Way of Rhode Island (UWRI) celebrates the first ten years of 2-1-1 service in Rhode Island. They will release a annual data report and honor community partners on Thursday, March 2nd at 3:30pm. The presentation will be held at the Rhode Island State […]Load more...
SCITUATE, RI – A third suspect has been arrested in connection with the theft of about 2,000 boxes of diapers worth an estimated $90,000 earlier this month, according to Major Dennis Fleming, Detective Commander of the Rhode Island State Police. Rodney Dalzon, 44, of 100 Wayne St., Providence, surrendered to Rhode Island State Police earlier […]Load more...
CENTRAL FALLS – On February 20th, 2017, at approximately 9:45 p.m., Officers responded to the area of 189 Washington Street for a report of a man shot. Upon arrival, Officers identified the adult male victim who had a single gunshot wound to his abdomen. The male was immediately transported to Rhode Island Hospital where he […]Load more...
Carbon monoxide poisoning, which is being blamed for critically injuring five family members in a Smithfield home last night, is a potentially deadly hazard that everyone needs to be aware of, said James Gumbley, Chief Deputy in the State Fire Marshal’s Office. “People cannot rely on their sense of smell to protect themselves from the […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE – Two suspects have been arrested and a third is being sought in connection with the theft of $90,000 worth of diapers that were to be delivered to the Amazon distribution center in Fall River, according to Maj. Dennis Fleming, Detective Commander of the Rhode Island State Police. Detectives recovered about 800 boxes of […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE — The president of the local chapter of a non-profit agency that provides leadership support to African-American women in high school today was arrested and charged with embezzling approximately $6,000 from the agency for personal use, according to Major Dennis Fleming, Detective Commander for the Rhode Island State Police. Shemika L. Moore, 37, of […]Load more...