Hazmat teams respond to North Smithfield Walgreens after five in store complain of sickness
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Multiple police, fire and rescue vehicles were on the scene at Slatersville Plaza Monday afternoon after five people inside the store reportedly said they were feeling ill.
The store at 900 Victory...
Burrillville woman charged after allegedly stealing running vehicle from job site, crashing in N.S.
BURRILLVILLE – Burrillville police have issued an arrest warrant for a woman accused of stealing a running vehicle from a job site and crashing it in the neighboring town.
Jennifer Bernard, 51, of Burrillville will...
Glocester police highlight major deficiencies at station, need for bond for renovation
GLOCESTER – Mold, dampness, heating and air conditioning deficiencies, security issues, lack of room for record keeping and even for personnel, as well as sinkholes and drainage problems in the parking lot, add up...
Serial shoplifter from Burrillville held without bail
WOONSOCKET – The long arm of the law finally caught up with a serial shoplifter from Burrillville after he was caught on camera pilfering merchandise from a local convenience store nearly a month ago,...
Photos: Local students, educators & police gather for northern RI leg of Special Olympics...
GLOCESTER – The annual Special Olympics Torch Run took off in style with Burrillville runners handing off the torch at the Chepachet Fire Station to a contingent of 15 Ponaganset Middle School runners and...
Compassion, discretion guide new Burrillville program supporting families of those with addiction
BURRILLVILLE – It is not every town where those tasked with enforcing law and order are also focused on support and compassion, but things work a little differently at one police department in the...
Glocester man sentenced to life in prison for child molestation
PROVIDENCE – A man who sexually assaulted a girl he knew at homes in Burrillville and Glocester from 2005 through 2009 was sentenced to life in prison this week by a Superior Court judge.
James...
