Saturday, July 4, 2026

Police and Fire

Massachusetts man fatally injured on Burrillville hiking trail

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BURRILLVILLE − A falling tree branch on a hiking trail in Burrillville landed on a visitor from Massachusetts is believed to have caused his...

More than just a station: Volunteer crew at Wallum Lake faces total loss of...

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BURRILLVILLE – A fire that tore through the roof of a garage housing fire equipment at Zambarano Hospital Friday evening destroyed equipment – and...

Blaze burns through roof of garage housing fire equipment at Wallum Lake

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Editor's note: A detailed update on this breaking news story can be found here. BURRILLVILLE – A fire that began during rush hour Friday...

Firefighters knock out blaze on Putnam Pike

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GLOCESTER – No one was injured in a fire Tuesday morning that damaged the roof of a home on Putnam Pike. West Glocester firefighters...

Cumberland man arrested for break in at Lindy’s Tavern

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Police have arrested a Cumberland man accused of breaking in and stealing items from a town restaurant in October. Troy Stone, 39,...

Glocester man sentenced to 12 years in state prison for role in 2021 gun...

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PROVIDENCE – A Glocester man has been sentenced in Newport County Superior Court to serve 12 years in prison following the shooting death of...

NSPD promotes Blue Envelope program to assist drivers on the autism spectrum

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – The North Smithfield Police Department wants to educate residents about a new statewide program that aims to help drivers on the...