By Carmen Russo Update 12:45 PM: District court ordered Romero held without bail, which had previously been set at $250,000. His next court date is July 25. Cranston – Colonel Michael Winquist, Chief of the Cranston Police Department, announces the arrest of Elias Romero, Sr. age 24, of 309 Station Street, Cranston, RI, after an […]readmore
By Carmen Russo Allegedly defrauded elder family and friends before, while and after being imprisoned PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Robert Oathout, 35, of Hartford, Conn., has been arraigned in federal court in Rhode Island on charges that he allegedly defrauded family members and family friends of at least $398,000. According to court documents, it is alleged […]readmore
By Carmen Russo PROVIDENCE, R.I. – After the Dallas shooting that left five police officers dead, Governor Gina M. Raimondo organized a press conference Friday to show respect for the victims. At the West End Recreation Center, elected officials, law enforcement officers and community leaders joined Raimondo to express the need for action against violence […]readmore
By Carmen Russo PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered U.S. and Rhode Island flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings. To honor victims of the Dallas shooting, flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on July 12. The city of Providence […]readmore
By Carmen Russo PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo, joined by female members of her cabinet, today hosted 7th and 8th grade girls who participated in her 2016 Women’s History Month Essay Contest for a roundtable discussion on women and leadership. «These young women were compassionate and smart,» Raimondo said. «As they continue to […]readmore
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI), a member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement today: “I am shocked and outraged by the despicable, premeditated mass shooting last night that targeted the men and women of the Dallas Police Department. Too often, it seems that our country takes for granted the […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered U.S. and Rhode Island flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on July 12, 2016 in honor of the victims of the shooting in Dallas. «It is […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo, joined by Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed, Rep. Deborah Ruggiero and state Energy Commissioner Carol Grant, hosted a ceremonial bill signing of legislation that will enhance the state’s renewable energy policies, create green jobs, and help move the state’s energy sector toward a clean, sustainable, reliable future. […]readmore
By Carmen Russo PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza today announced the city’s plan to seek a $40 million Neighborhood Infrastructure Bond to make needed investments and build stronger neighborhoods throughout the capital city. «Making the necessary long term investments in our infrastructure is an essential component of building stronger and more vibrant neighborhoods across […]readmore
Providence, RI- Over the past nine days, the Providence Police Department Intelligence Unit and Narcotics Bureau has executed search warrants at three locations throughout the City. As a result of these investigations police have seized over four kilograms of heroin, suspected fentanyl, firearms, vehicles and approximately $65,742 in U.S. Currency. Additionally, seven individuals have been […]readmore