Wednesday, June 18, 2025

Police and Fire

Man wanted for felony assault in Glocester picks up new drug charges with BPD

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BURRILLVILLE – Police attempting to locate a man wanted for felony charges in Glocester added two counts of possession of narcotics to the list after finding the suspect at a home on Mapleville Main...

Release: Pascoag Fire District issues October report

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Editor’s note: The following is a release from the Pascoag Fire District regarding activities in the month of September. The Pascoag Fire Department for the month of October 2021 continues to be busy serving the community. We answered...

With plan in place, truck purchase, sale of Tanker 4 headed back before Pascoag...

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BURRILLVILLE – With a large grant and a plan in place to purchase a new engine tanker, members of the Pascoag Fire District Board of Fire Commissioners will again seek for voter approval for...

Police & firefighters to deliver 360 pumpkin pies to N.S. seniors

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – The unions representing police and firefighters in North Smithfield are teaming up to add a little extra sweetness to the Thanksgiving holiday for older residents in the town's four housing complexes....

Support for new N.S. police station comes through at hearing, but questions on costs...

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – In a three-hour hearing that included some rehashing of past attempts to get a project underway, members of the North Smithfield Town Council heard reactions from several residents last week on...

Pascoag firefighters recognized for COVID-19 safety & training efforts

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BURRILLVILLE – EMS Coordinator Capt. Thomas Smith and EMS Training Officer Lt. Lori Poirier of the Pascoag Fire District were honored at the Burrillville Police Department's annual Department and Community Awards Ceremony held recently...

RIDEM investigating 250 gallon oil leak by Spring Lake

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BURRILLVILLE – Authorities are investigating a 250-gallon oil leak at a home by Spring Lake that left a visible sheen on the water over the weekend, also affecting the house's well. The Rhode Island Department...