Thursday, July 2, 2026

Police and Fire

North Smithfield woman charged with fraud, embezzlement for alleged customer rewards scam at Chelo’s

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WOONSOCKET – A North Smithfield woman who worked at Chelo's is facing embezzlement charges for concocting a scheme to pay herself from the customer...

BPD honors longtime assistant/clerk Rabideau following retirement from 33 year career

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BURRILLVILLE – The Burrillville Police Department honored a member of their team this month who served as a critical behind-the-scenes force, coordinating events and...

Dozens displaced following fire at Glocester motel

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GLOCESTER – A fire at Glocester Motor Inn on Tuesday afternoon displaced at least two dozen residents, with one also suffering burns. Firefighters were...

Middle school student Trahan wins NSPD’s Christmas Card design contest

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A North Smithfield Middle School student's depiction of a reindeer has been chosen to serve as the North Smithfield Police Department's...

Rescues statewide called to Brown University for mass shooting

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PROVIDENCE – Emergency responders across the state were called to Providence early Saturday evening for a mass casualty event at Brown University. Early reports...

Burrillville Town Manager Wood receives Wallace F. Lees Award

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BURRILLVILLE – An appointed leader who has served the town of Burrillville for some 29 years received the Burrillville Police Department's highest honor at...

Glocester police ramp up enforcement with 214 vehicle stops in November, 81 traffic citations

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GLOCESTER – Some led to arrests or citations, and others only to warnings, but the Glocester Police Department ramped up traffic enforcement during the...