Thursday, July 10, 2025

Police and Fire

Two North Smithfield women arrested by state police in separate incidents over two days

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LINCOLN – Two North Smithfield women were picked up by Rhode Island State Police over two consecutive days this week, in separate incidents resulting in charges. The first took place on Sunday, August 25...

Burrillville man dies following crash on Douglas Pike

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A 32-year-old Burrillville man died early Sunday morning following an accident on Douglas Pike, according to a release from the North Smithfield Police Department. Jamey Scheer of Burrillville was transported from the...

North Smithfield man, 20, dies in motorcycle crash

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WOONSOCKET – A 20-year-old North Smithfield man died following a motorcycle crash in Woonsocket Saturday evening. Joe Rossi was reportedly transported to Landmark Medical Center after the accident, which occurred on Truman Drive just before...

Burrillville man arrested & held for alleged kidnapping, assault of Coventry woman

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BURRILLVILLE – A Burrillville man whose crime spree included multiple vehicle thefts, premeditated assault and robbery of an elderly woman, and fleeing from police in a high-speed pursuit was arrested on Sunday after returning...

With grant funds likely lost, Glocester police chief critical of councilor over lack of...

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GLOCESTER – Glocester Police Chief Joseph DelPrete had no hesitation about, "calling out," Councilor Cheryl Greathouse for what he referred to as a lack of support for the proposed renovations at the police station...

Rabid bobcat attacks family dog in Glocester

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GLOCESTER – Glocester police are warning residents to be on alert following an attack on a family dog by a rabid bobcat this week. The bobcat attacked the pet on on Slavin Path Wednesday, August...

North Smithfield man arrested by Lincoln police for DUI, possession of loaded handgun

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LINCOLN – A North Smithfield man who reportedly attracted the attention of Lincoln police with the heavily tinted windows on his pickup truck – and by doing a, "burnout," in the middle of a...