Woman wanted for 2022 Burrillville fraud charges arrested for drug possession in Woonsocket
WOONSOCKET – A city woman is held at the state prison after an encounter with police that began as a check on her well being.
Dana M. Davis, 38, of no permanent address, is facing...
Pascoag firefighter pleads not guilty on domestic sexual assault charge
BURRILLVILLE – A firefighter/EMT with the Pascoag Fire Department who was indicted by a Providence County grand jury in January on a felony charge of domestic violence – sexual assault pleaded not guilty last...
Cumberland man escapes arrest using brother’s identity, later picked up by NSPD
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A Cumberland man who escaped arrest by using his brother's name and social security number was later arrested last month and is now facing charges for obstruction and possession of a...
GPD’s Jenison nominated for Special Olympics Elwood Johnson Award
GLOCESTER – A lieutenant with the Glocester Police Department has been nominated for an award recognizing commitment to philanthropy and community impact, and is now in the running for the statewide award.
Lt. Jeffrey...
ICE takes custody of man in North Smithfield following domestic assault
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A man who federal authorities say was in the country illegally was taken into custody by United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement last month following a domestic incident.
Gilberto Pereira Campos, 46,...
Blanchette resigns from role leading Burrillville Prevention Action Coalition
BURRILLVILLE – Over the past seven years, she's brought together local youth and community stakeholders to create a nationally recognized coalition in Burrillville focused on substance use and addiction prevention.
But for Monica Blanchette,...
Glocester police pick up former arsonist, probation violator on warrants
GLOCESTER – Glocester police arrested two men in January on warrants issued after failure to meet terms of their release from previous crimes, picking up one man found guilty of arson and a second...