For Fire Prevention Week, Harrisville firefighters visit with some 1,000 Burrillville students
BURRILLVILLE – It's a robust program that has taught generations of Burrillville students the basics of fire safety, while making it easier for firefighters to work with them, and gain cooperation in the event...
N.S. man arrested twice in a day for an assault after returning to the...
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A North Smithfield man who was released following a reported domestic assault was arrested again less than one hour later for violation of a no contact order, after returning to the...
N.S. Fire & Rescue celebrates three promotions
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Members of North Smithfield Fire & Rescue Service, Inc. held an overdue celebration this week, honoring three firefighters promoted during the past year and a half.
A group of around 50...
Release: Pascoag fire issues monthly report for August
Editor’s note: The following is a release from the Pascoag Fire District regarding activities in the month of August.
The Pascoag Fire Department for the month of August 2021 continues to be busy serving the community.
We...
Dog tased, quarantined after attacking owner; Burrillville woman & neighbor injured
BURRILLVILLE – Two people were transported to the hospital Wednesday morning, one with "significant," injuries, after a dog attacked both a neighbor and its owner, according to Burrillville police.
Major Albert Carlow said that officers...
Burrillville woman faces felony charge for cruelty/neglect of two-month-old baby
BURRILLVILLE – A 24-year-old Burrillville woman has been charged with felony cruelty/neglect after she was reportedly found intoxicated and asleep next to her two-month-old baby, who was covered in blood.
The child has since...
Burrillville police frustrated, ‘bewildered,’ as drivers fail to heed Route 102 detour signs
BURRILLVILLE – Five months after implementing a short detour to direct northbound travelers on Route 102 around a bridge closed for repairs, Burrillville police say that drivers are not following the posted alternate...
