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
PROVIDENCE, RI (November 11, 2016) – The American Red Cross is helping eleven people in three families after a fire today on Curtis Street, Providence. * Family 1 has one adult, three children * Family 2 has two adults, three children * Family 3 has one adult, one child The Red Cross provided assistance to […]readmore
Warwick – On Friday, Veteran’s Day, at the Warwick Mall Operation Stand Down RI had setup informational tents to help veterans with housing benefits, enrolling in the VA and also find jobs. Operation Stand Down RI mission is to end homelessness among veterans. OSDRI Executive Director Erik Wallin said “Many of them come back and […]readmore
Bristol – Friday’s Veteran’s Day ceremony at the Veteran Home in Bristol started with Welcome remarks from B.G. Rick Baccus, USA (Ret), Administrator of RI Veterans Home. The Posting of Colors was the U.S. Coast Guard Aids to Navigation Team, Bristol and the National Anthem was performed by the Mt. Hope High School Band. The […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today released the following statement: «On Veterans Day, we express our profound gratitude to the brave men and women who have answered our nation’s call to serve and protect us. We will never forget that the freedoms we enjoy as Americans are safeguarded by the service and sacrifice […]readmore