Police and Fire

Bench memorializing late Burrillville firefighter to be unveiled Friday

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BURRILLVILLE – It has been two years since Pascoag firefighter Lt. Richard Jenks lost his life in the line of duty. And on Friday, Feb. 14 – the anniversary of the tragedy – his former...

Emergency efforts in Pascoag save life of 26-year-old woman

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BURRILLVILLE – A 26-year-old woman thanked emergency responders in Pascoag for their quick response and life-saving action following a heart attack that could have ended in tragedy this week. Angela Giaquinta is no stranger to...

N.S. man back in the news following assault at Twin River

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LINCOLN – A man who was acquitted more than a decade ago following a high-profile assault case in which an off-duty state police trooper was nearly killed was back in the news this week...

No. Smithfield man faces assault charges after pulling knife on girlfriend

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A domestic incident led to assault and weapons charges for a 36-year-old North Smithfield man, who was arrested after brandishing a knife, then reportedly trying to hide from police in his...

Burrillville teen charged in child pornography investigation

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BURRILLVILLE – Police have arrested a 16-year-old Burrillville man in connection with what they say is an ongoing child pornography investigation that began in October. The juvenile was arrested on Tuesday, Jan. 28, according to...

NSPD responds to more than a dozen calls for Dowling Village shoplifters in January

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – Alleged shoplifters at businesses in Dowling Village have kept North Smithfield officers busy this month, with police responding to more than a dozen calls in the Eddie Dowling Highway development. Several of...

Town signs tentative 3 year contract with Burrillville police union

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BURRILLVILLE – After a long negotiating process that nearly led to interest arbitration, the town has agreed to terms of a tentative agreement with the union representing members of the Burrillville Police Department. According to...