VOA News Heather Murdock, Chris Hannas MOSUL, IRAQ — U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday congratulated Iraq, its prime minister, and security forces for liberating the city of Mosul from Islamic State. In a White House statement, Trump said defeating the militant group in Mosul «signals that its days in Iraq and Syria are numbered.» He further […]readmore
Providence, RI- On July 10, 2017 an arrest warrant was executed for Miguel Garcia, age 46 of Cranston, by members of the Providence Police Department’s Intelligence and Organized Crime Bureau in connection to the recent investigation and arrest of his wife, Rosemary Garcia, age 36 of Cranston. The PPD Intelligence and Organized Crime Bureau, with […]readmore
EXETER, RI — Rhode Island State Police are seeking the public’s assistance with information relating to a fatal pedestrian hit-and-run crash that occurred on South Road in Exeter between the hours of 9 p.m. on Monday, July 3, 2017 and 6 a.m. on Tuesday, July 4, 2017. The victim in the crash has been identified […]readmore
WEST WARWICK, RI – Rhode Island State Police are searching for a suspect who allegedly resisted arrest and fled from police, striking several unmarked police cruisers, other cars and a building before fleeing on foot after his car crashed in West Warwick earlier today. The suspect is identified as a Vincent D’Ambra, age 27. D’Ambra […]readmore
RICHMOND, RI – Rhode Island State Police arrested a Providence man on gun and child abuse charges during a traffic stop on Interstate 95 yesterday (Friday). Karon Williams, 21, of 11 Handy St., Providence, was charged with possession of a loaded handgun inside of a vehicle and license or permit required to carry a pistol. […]readmore
«I promised Rhode Islanders that I would work to ensure that elections in our state are fair, fast and accurate. Having clean voter lists is critical to preserving the integrity of our elections, which is why I made enacting Automatic Voter Registration a priority. Automatic Voter Registration will help reduce the bloat in our voter […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI— Councilman Michael Correia (Ward 6), who serves on the Board of Directors for the Providence Water Supply Board (PWSB), is urging residents to refrain from tampering with fire hydrants to cool off during summer months. Correia noted that improperly opening a fire hydrant could cause significant damage to the hydrant, rendering it unusable […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI— Councilman Michael Correia (Ward 6) has formally requested increased enforcement of fireworks used in Providence neighborhoods, especially those that disturb residents late at night. In a letter sent to Providence Police Chief Colonel Hugh Clements, Correia stated, “As we approach the Fourth of July, constituents have noticed an increase in fireworks being used […]readmore
“Our office has received two requests dated June 28, 2017 for voter registration information. One request is from the U.S. Department of Justice – Civil Rights Division asking for “information regarding the State’s procedures for compliance with statewide voter registration list maintenance provisions of the National Voter Registration Act and the Help America Vote Act.” […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI—Acting Council President Sabina Matos (Ward 15) is calling for an independent investigation of Harry Kizirian Elementary School officials’ failure to report molestation allegations to the Rhode Island Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF). Rhode Island state law mandates that anyone “who has reasonable cause to know or suspect that any child has […]readmore