Monday, January 20, 2025

Police and Fire

Burrillville man sentenced on child pornography charges

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PROVIDENCE – A Burrillville man has been sentenced to ten years in federal prison for possessing child pornography and violating the terms of his supervised release, according to a release this week from United...

Burrillville’s ‘haunted’ farmhouse goes dark: Police cite business on Round Top Road

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BURRILLVILLE – After nearly five years of bringing ghost tourism to town with investigations and overnight stays for the paranormal curious, Burrillville's most notorious "haunted," farmhouse is closed for business. Police issued citations to management...

RIDOH issues two week suspension for Pascoag firefighter/EMT

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BURRILLVILLE – A firefighter/EMT in Pascoag received disciplinary action from the Rhode Island Department of Health this week for failure to submit patient records, with a 14 day suspension from the job and a...

Chepachet man arrested for break in at The Island

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Police have arrested the a Chepachet man accused of breaking into a Victory Highway bar last month and stealing several items. Russell Berard, 57, has been charged with breaking and entering with...

Pascoag man facing DUI charges following rollover accident

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BURRILLVILLE – A Pascoag man is facing charges of driving under the influence and reckless driving after flipping his vehicle while reportedly visiting a number of local bars. Robert Young, 67, was arrested just before...

Town cautions residents after raccoon tests positive for rabies in North Smithfield

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Town officials are warning residents to exercise caution after a sick raccoon found on Saint Paul Street tested positive for rabies this week. According to a release from the town, on...

Black ice caused early morning rollover on Route 146 Wednesday

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – The driver in an early morning crash on Route 146 Northbound on Wednesday, Nov. 27 had to be extricated from the vehicle, but escaped with minor injuries. The single-vehicle crash by Exit...