Armed suspect robs Burrillville bank
BURRILLVILLE – Burrillville police are investigating the robbery of a Pascoag bank in which a suspect reportedly showed a teller a handgun and obtained...
Four OMFD firefighters promoted to vacancies, district holds emergency meeting
BURRILLVILLE – Four employees of the Oakland Mapleville Fire District received promotions last week, filling vacancies left by the retirement of two former captains.
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Boston man arrested twice in one week at Hilltop Motor Lodge
NORTH SMITHFIELD – A 30-year-old Boston man picked up on a warrant on Friday, Oct. 23 at Hilltop Motor Lodge, was arrested again just...
Community rally raises $1,370 for Burrillville Police Christmas program
BURRILLVILLE – In Burrillville, the relationship between many citizens and members of the police department may seem a bit different than the tense dynamic...
‘Call the feds’: Erratic driver with needles refuses to cooperate with BPD
Editor's note: The suspect below has been cleared of all charges following discovery that his vehicle and identity were stolen. Read an update on...
BPD gets riot gear, asks for drone preparing for election unrest
BURRILLVILLE – Pointing to the potential for unrest following the results of this week's election, Burrillville Police Col. Stephen Lynch received council approval last...
Cigarette resales inspire rash of store break-ins in No. Smithfield, nearby towns
NORTH SMITHFIELD – The suspect captured by police this month following a break-in at Lil'General on Great Road is believed to have broken into...
