Police and Fire

Convicted sex offender takes a plea deal in state charges involving Burrillville girl

BURRILLVILLE – A man accused of having sex with a 12-year-old girl from Burrillville who he met online – and later trying to...

Harrisville Hose Company No. 1 holds 113th anniversary awards banquet

BURRILLVILLE – Harrisville Hose Company No.1 celebrated its 113th anniversary in April at the Village Haven Restaurant in North Smithfield, presenting service awards...

Overnight fire rips through Sayles Hill Rod & Gun Club, destroying building

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A fire early Tuesday morning ripped through the Sayles Hill Rod & Gun Club, destroying the historic structure. Firefighters were reportedly called...

Woonsocket man arrested following alleged hit & run – in front of N.S. police...

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A Woonsocket man is facing charges for leaving the scene of an accident after North Smithfield Police Chief Tim Lafferty reportedly...

Police: Vehicle in Wallum Lake crash was traveling 104 mph, driver charged

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BURRILLVILLE – The vehicle in a crash last week that left the occupant in serious condition was traveling at 104-miles-per-hour according to Burrillville police,...

Fear of needles leads to more charges for Level III sex offender who worked...

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GLOCESTER – A convicted Level III sex offender was arrested by Glocester police for failure to report his employment at a local restaurant, and...

Burrillville man arrested for alleged solicitation of a minor

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PORTSMOUTH – A Burrillville man was arrested on Monday by the Rhode Island Violent Fugitive Task Force for allegedly soliciting a minor who lives...