Burrillville’s ‘haunted’ farmhouse goes dark: Police cite business on Round Top Road
BURRILLVILLE – After nearly five years of bringing ghost tourism to town with investigations and overnight stays for the paranormal curious, Burrillville's most notorious "haunted," farmhouse is closed for business.
Police issued citations to management...
RIDOH issues two week suspension for Pascoag firefighter/EMT
BURRILLVILLE – A firefighter/EMT in Pascoag received disciplinary action from the Rhode Island Department of Health this week for failure to submit patient records, with a 14 day suspension from the job and a...
Chepachet man arrested for break in at The Island
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Police have arrested the a Chepachet man accused of breaking into a Victory Highway bar last month and stealing several items.
Russell Berard, 57, has been charged with breaking and entering with...
Pascoag man facing DUI charges following rollover accident
BURRILLVILLE – A Pascoag man is facing charges of driving under the influence and reckless driving after flipping his vehicle while reportedly visiting a number of local bars.
Robert Young, 67, was arrested just before...
Town cautions residents after raccoon tests positive for rabies in North Smithfield
NORTH SMITHFIELD – Town officials are warning residents to exercise caution after a sick raccoon found on Saint Paul Street tested positive for rabies this week.
According to a release from the town, on...
Black ice caused early morning rollover on Route 146 Wednesday
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The driver in an early morning crash on Route 146 Northbound on Wednesday, Nov. 27 had to be extricated from the vehicle, but escaped with minor injuries.
The single-vehicle crash by Exit...
Court rejects appeal by Burrillville man for shorter sentence on gun charges
BURRILLVILLE – The man who police say hoarded hundreds of guns at his home on Tarkiln Road will not have his federal sentence reduced according to a decision by the 1st U.S. Circuit Court...
