Mayor Jorge Elorza, Public Safety Commissioner Steven M. Paré, and Chief of Police Colonel Hugh T. Clements, Jr. announce the appointment of two Providence Police Captains to the rank of Major Providence, RI- Mayor Elorza, Commissioner Paré, and Colonel Clements this afternoon announce the appointment of Captains Robert Lepre and Oscar Perez to the rank […]readmore
Cranston, RI—On November 15th, 2016, the Rhode Island Department of Corrections will host an invitational public tour of John J. Moran Medium Security Facility as part of the Vera Institute of Justice’s national Prison Visiting Week. Rhode Island is joining 16 other state and local corrections departments, as well as the Federal Bureau of Prisons, […]readmore
Decision keeps pressure on vendor to finish computer project PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island officials applaud the decision announced this afternoon by a Superior Court judge to issue a temporary restraining order in the State of Rhode Island’s lawsuit against Hewlett Packard Enterprise (PC 2016-5110). “I am very pleased with today’s ruling. I will continue […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today released the following statement: «I am very pleased with today’s ruling. I will continue to do whatever is necessary to protect Rhode Island taxpayers against a vendor that has tried to hold our project hostage.»readmore
Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Acting Superintendent, of the Rhode Island State Police and Acting Commissioner of Public Safety, announces the following Command Staff promotions: To the Rank of Lieutenant Colonel: Joseph F. Philbin is a 22-year veteran of the Rhode Island State Police. Lieutenant Colonel Philbin has served in the Lincoln Woods, Hope Valley, and […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza today announced the One Providence Initiative, an effort in which the City of Providence will be announcing a new inclusive policy, initiative, or event to give reassurance to the city’s most vulnerable and marginalized residents that the City will continue to support them. The announcements will be released each […]readmore
Man jumps to his death in Pawtucket On November 13, 2016, at approximately 9:00 am the Pawtucket Police Department responded to the Pawtucket River Bridge for a man sleeping on the rocks. Upon arrival, police discovered the unresponsive body of a 47 year old male lying face down on the rocks. The Pawtucket Fire Department […]readmore
PAWTUCKET, RI (November 13, 2016) – The American Red Cross is helping 21 people after two Pawtucket fires this weekend. The Red Cross is helping: Two families – three adults – five children after a fire Friday evening on Hanover Avenue, Pawtucket.. Four families – eight adults – five children after a fire yesterday on […]readmore
On November 13, 2016 at approximately 4:00 am the Pawtucket Police Department responded to 132 Harrison St for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival the officers were meet by the victim(s), who informed officers that they heard someone knock on their bedroom window but when they looked outside the suspect(s) attempted to hid. This occurred […]readmore
On November 12, 2016, the Pawtucket Police Department responded to 198 Sisson St for reports of a possible shooting. Upon arrival, the officers discovered a 21 year old male victim with a gunshot(s) wound. The victim was transported to Pawtucket Memorial Hospital for life-threatening injuries. The victim was pronounced deceased at Pawtucket Memorial Hospital. The […]readmore