Police and Fire

Harrisville fire receives thermal image cameras with grant funding

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BURRILLVILLE – It is considered essential equipment for first responders, and will allow firefighters to locate casualties and hazards in total darkness, smoke, fog and fire. The Harrisville Fire Department recently received two FLIR K-65...

Woonsocket man breaks in to N.S. home, found hiding under deck according to police

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A city man broke into a home on Black Plain Road through a basement window last week, and was found hiding under the deck before fleeing the scene, according to the...

Massachusetts man hides from police after alleged theft of catalytic converter

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Officers searched the woods behind Anchor Subaru last month to find a man hiding in some bushes and a backpack nearby holding a catalytic converter believed to have been stolen off...

Man arrested at N.S. motel after alleged assault of pregnant woman, threatening couple with...

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A 32-year-old North Providence man was arrested at Traveler's Motor Lodge this month after a victim told police the man assaulted his pregnant wife and pointed a gun at them, causing...

BPD Officer Simas & K-9 Rex named Rhode Island American Legion Officers of the...

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WARWICK – They have been constant companions for the past two years, aiding in searches, community outreach and more, in both their home community of Burrillville and neighboring towns. And this month, Burrillville Police...

Burrillville man found with hundreds of guns now facing drug & domestic charges

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BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville man accused of illegally stockpiling more than 200 guns in his home was hit with new charges last week by the Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office. Ronald Andruchuk, 37, is facing...

Four hospitalized following three-vehicle crash in Glocester

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GLOCESTER – Four people were hospitalized with minor injuries on Saturday, June 25 following a three-vehicle accident that included an Amazon truck. The crash took place around 5 p.m. Saturday evening at the intersection of...