Police and Fire

Woonsocket woman arrested following crash with stolen vehicle in North Smithfield

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WOONSOCKET – A city woman is held at the state prison after stealing a car from the parking lot of Waterview Apartments and later...

NS Fire & Rescue approved for $121K grant for two emergency generators

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – After three years of requesting funding from the Town Council as part of the capital budget – and being denied –...

State police arrest Mapleville man wanted for sexual assault in Burrillville

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LINCOLN — A Mapleville man was arrested at a local casino by state police on New Year’s Day for vandalism, and turned over to...

BPD recognizes ‘Community Heroes’; Gingell named 2023 Lees Award recipient

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BURRILLVILLE – At the Burrillville Police Department's 10th annual awards ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 14, officials recognized outstanding achievements and service to the community...

Update: Thousands lose power in Slatersville following crash by Gator’s Pub, driver charged with...

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A vehicle accident by Gator's Pub Thursday night took down at least one utility pole, along with power to more than...

N.S. police search for Lincoln man

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – North Smithfield police have issued an arrest warrant for a 41-year-old Lincoln man who reportedly fled the scene of a traffic...

Worcester man arrested after crashing into downed power lines in North Smithfield

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A truck traveling through an area where roads were blocked to repair downed power lines during Monday's storm nearly struck a...