Police and Fire

Swiping trash can iPhone leads to charges for Woonsocket mother & daughter

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A 50-year-old Woonsocket woman told police that she intended to return the cell phone she took from the bathroom at CVS...

Late night thefts, budget hearing: Five things to know in Burrillville this week

Spirit challenge The games may be cancelled, but high school sports fans can still show their spirit. The Rhode Island Interscholastic League is presenting a...

Walmart worker arrested for allegedly stealing electronics worth $13,000

NORTH SMITHFIELD – An employee at the Dowling Village Walmart was arrested this week after police say he stole more than $13,000 in electronics...

Vandalism claim leads to obscene phone call charge for Burrillville repeat offender

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BURRILLVILLE – Footage of someone slashing all four tires of a woman's car at Pascoag Brigido's wasn't clear enough for police to confirm a...

Pandemic creates challenges for Burrillville’s mental health, substance prevention team

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BURRILLVILLE – From meetings for those struggling with addiction, to events and advocacy aimed at educating youth, activities aimed at substance abuse prevention came...

Burrillville police seize 64 marijuana plants from Pascoag grow house

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BURRILLVIILE – Three men were arrested last week after Burrillville police discovered that an apartment building in Pascoag had been converted into a full-time...

No. Smithfield man arrested after broken window assault, grabbing officer, possession of cocaine

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A North Smithfield man is facing five misdemeanors and a felony charge after allegedly breaking the window of his girlfriend's car...