Saturday, July 4, 2026

Police and Fire

Two more Burrillville teens arrested in child pornography investigation

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BURRILLVILLE – An investigation of child pornography that police say began in October has led to the arrest of two more Burrillville teens. A 15-year-old-male...

OMFD, Nasonville reach agreement for fire & rescue services

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BURRILLVILLE – After providing fire and rescue services to village residents for nearly a year and a half, the Oakland Mapleville Fire District now...

Lafferty named police chief in North Smithfield

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A high-ranking officer who has served on the force for more than two decades has been named the new chief of...

‘Trump hates people like you’: Woman crashes car in N.S., yells racial slurs while...

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Editor's note: this post uses profanity that may offend some. NORTH SMITHFIELD – A 29-year-old Johnston woman is facing felony charges after a possible two-crash...

Alleged drunk driver crashes into stone wall on Steere Farm Road

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BURRILLVILLE – A man who reportedly drove his truck off the roadway and crashed into a stone wall on Steere Farm Road earlier this...

Chepachet man, out on bail, flees Burrillville police to hide alcohol

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BURRILLVILLE – A 28-year-old Chepachet man reportedly trying to flee from Burrillville police this week was arrested after losing control of his vehicle on...

Bond refinancing, pay-down expected to save Pascoag fire thousands

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BURRILLVILLE – Members of the Pascoag Fire District Board of Commissioners voted on Monday to dedicate some $16,000 annually to pay down debt and...