Colonel Michael J. Winquist, Chief of Police, announces that as a result of an ongoing effort to ensure the safety of the motoring public by removing impaired operators from our roadways, a total of four individuals were arrested for Driving Under the Influence of Intoxicating Liquor or Drugs on New Year’s Eve and early New […]readmore
The Rhode Island Impaired Driving Enforcement Task Force utilizing High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) patrols began during the New Year’s Eve and early New Year’s Day holiday period by targeting suspected impaired drivers. The Task Force comprised of officers from several law enforcement agencies and the Rhode Island State Police. These officers patrolled the highway last […]readmore
CRANSTON, RI-A special place in Cranston where adults suffering from Alzheimer's have found comfort and loving care for years is celebrating the completion of a renovation project to enhance their home inside a city-owned building. Hope Alzheimer's Center has been a core part of the Cranston community since 1994. The nonprofit provides day care and […]readmore
The Rhode Island Impaired Driving Enforcement Task Force comprised of police agencies across Rhode Island will deploy on New Year’s Eve, Saturday, December 31, 2016, during the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 3:00 a.m., New Year’s Day, Sunday, January 1, 2017. During this time, area law enforcement officers along with their neighboring agencies patrol our […]readmore
CENTRAL FALLS – A swearing-in ceremony was conducted this afternoon at Central Falls City Hall. The candidate, Stephanie A. Ruano, a recent graduate of the Rhode Island Municipal Police Academy was appointed by Mayor James A. Diossa and the police chief, Colonel James J. Mendonca, before an audience of friends; family members; city and state […]readmore
BOSTON – A licensed nurse was charged today in U.S. District Court in Boston in connection with stealing oxycodone pills from a nursing home where she worked, and then attempting to conceal the theft by replacing the medication with another medication. Charlotte Demers, 35, of Providence, R.I., was charged with tampering with a consumer product, […]readmore
City of Woonsocket to host Menorah Lighting in Harris Hall First-ever City ceremony; all are welcome WOONSOCKET, RI: On Thursday, December 29, 2016, Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt and the Chabad House of Northern Rhode Island will host a Menorah Lighting ceremony in historic Harris Hall in recognition of Chanukah. The ceremony is open to the public […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI (December 28, 2017) – The American Red Cross is helping 14 people after three separate fires yesterday in Richmond, Bristol and Pascoag. The Red Cross is helping: * One family – 2 adults – 2 children after a fire yesterday on Carolina Nooseneck Road, Richmond * Two families – 2 adults after a […]readmore
Central Falls – Mark R. Allio, of Providence, has been named assistant director of planning and economic development for the City of Central Falls, where he will manage a wide array of projects with particular focus on the business community. Mark’s diverse background brings increased capacity to the City’s Department of Planning and Economic Development, […]readmore
BOSTON – December 28, 2016 – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced the Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF)’s Massachusetts Seafood Marketing Program has partnered with the nonprofit Massachusetts Farm to School Project to promote the consumption of local seafood in schools. «The Massachusetts commercial fishing and seafood industries provide delicious food and employment for thousands of […]readmore