N.S. police arrest Mapleville woman for taking money from elderly father
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A 54-year-old Mapleville woman was arrested by North Smithfield police this week after she allegedly wrote herself a check for $1,800 from the checkbook of her 81-year-old father, who has Alzheimer's...
Bench memorializing late Burrillville firefighter to be unveiled Friday
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
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
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
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
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
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...
