Off-duty officer involved in fireworks accident at Spring Lake
BURRILLVILLE – One man was injured on Sunday, July 4 in an accident involving fireworks by Spring Lake, according to police.
Police were reportedly called to the lake around 9:12 p.m. and adult male...
Man, 79, dies following house fire in North Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A fire that destroyed a home on Old Pound Hill Road early Thursday morning also took the life of a 79-year-old man who lived there.
Ronald Avis was pulled out of...
Two BHS students arrested for distribution of child pornography
BURRILLVILLE – Two students from Burrillville High School were arrested on Tuesday, June 15 after allegedly sharing an obscene video of a female victim both on social media, and with other students at the...
Nasonville Fire District auctions off used ambulance
BURRILLVILLE – The Nasonville Fire District is currently auctioning off a used ambulance, and are promoting the unneeded equipment as a potential project for road trip and RV enthusiasts.
The village district, which is in...
Resident pulled from home in Thursday morning fire
NORTH SMITHFIELD – One man was rushed to the hospital with serious injuries on Thursday, July 1, following an early morning fire that reportedly destroyed a home on Old Pound Hill Road.
Crews were...
Man arrested after throwing baby, woman in road; pursuit leads to multiple crashes
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A Fall River, Mass. man is facing domestic assault and neglect charges after throwing a woman her 4-month-old baby into a roadway, then leading police on a chase that led to...
Glocester police say no criminal action in case of suspected abduction attempt
GLOCESTER – Glocester police say a man accused of attempting to abduct a cheerleader from Ponagansett High School had legitimate reasons to be on school grounds, and is not facing any charges.
According to...
