Saturday, July 4, 2026

Police and Fire

N.S. police arrest Mapleville woman for taking money from elderly father

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A 54-year-old Mapleville woman was arrested by North Smithfield police this week after she allegedly wrote herself a check for $1,800...

Bench memorializing late Burrillville firefighter to be unveiled Friday

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BURRILLVILLE – It has been two years since Pascoag firefighter Lt. Richard Jenks lost his life in the line of duty. And on Friday, Feb....

Emergency efforts in Pascoag save life of 26-year-old woman

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BURRILLVILLE – A 26-year-old woman thanked emergency responders in Pascoag for their quick response and life-saving action following a heart attack that could have...

N.S. man back in the news following assault at Twin River

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LINCOLN – A man who was acquitted more than a decade ago following a high-profile assault case in which an off-duty state police trooper...

No. Smithfield man faces assault charges after pulling knife on girlfriend

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A domestic incident led to assault and weapons charges for a 36-year-old North Smithfield man, who was arrested after brandishing a...

Burrillville teen charged in child pornography investigation

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BURRILLVILLE – Police have arrested a 16-year-old Burrillville man in connection with what they say is an ongoing child pornography investigation that began in...

NSPD responds to more than a dozen calls for Dowling Village shoplifters in January

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Alleged shoplifters at businesses in Dowling Village have kept North Smithfield officers busy this month, with police responding to more than...