Burrillville man one of five arrested in statewide drug busts Thursday
BURRILLVILLE – The Rhode Island State Police arrested five suspects in drug busts involving fentanyl, cocaine, marijuana and other controlled substances on Thursday, Oct. 24, including one man from Burrillville.
Miguel Mendez, 33, of 1254...
Woonsocket man arrested after striking NSPD cruiser
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A Woonsocket man is facing charges after allegedly striking an occupied police cruiser while driving under the influence last week.
Jeremy Iaciofano, 38, of Woonsocket was charged with DUI of Liquor, BAC...
Improvements now underway at Glocester police headquarters
GLOCESTER – Necessary improvements are underway at the Glocester police station, located on Chopmist Hill Road, including construction of a much-needed security fence, according to town officials.
Work has included removing the remains of an...
North Smithfield police, town councilors recognize outstanding Youth Explorers
NORTH SMITHFIELD – In crisp uniforms with demeanors fitting to their respective titles of sergeant, lieutenant and captain, three participants in the North Smithfield Police Department's Youth Explorers program accepted awards Monday night recognizing...
North Smithfield woman arrested for hit & run involving teen on bicycle
WOONSOCKET – A North Smithfield woman is facing a criminal charge after she allegedly knocked a 17-year-old off his electric bicycle and fled the scene.
Julie A. Darby, 33, of 121 Main St., was charged...
Douglas Pike closed as crews work to upright overturned excavator
BURRILLVILLE – Crews worked for several hours Thursday evening to upright equipment that fell down an embankment during construction on Douglas Pike, but were reportedly unsuccessful.
The road was closed again starting at...
Three arrested following road rage fight in North Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Three people from Woonsocket are facing charges after a road rage incident on Route 146 turned into a physical fight where two of the parties were injured.
Roger Delorme, 42; Daniel Vargas,...
