Tuesday, May 13, 2025

Police and Fire

Car splits in half after hitting North Smithfield Town Hall

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NORTH SMITHFIELD – A car that witnesses say was speeding down North Main Street split in two Wednesday, Sept. 18 after crashing into Town Hall. Two females were reportedly taken to the hospital following the...

Case dismissed against No. Smithfield man accused of threatening ex-Attleboro councilor on Facebook

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ATTLEBORO, Mass. – A North Smithfield man accused of threatening a former Attleboro councilwoman over her position on a gun ordinance had his case dismissed this week by a district court judge. Joseph Wildgoose, 56,...

Police: No injuries in morning crash on Route 102

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BURRILLVILLE – An accident this morning on Route 102 by Bronco Crossing held up traffic, but no one was injured in the incident according to police. Police have not released further details of the crash,...

Reward of $500 offered for information on Woonsocket vandal suspect

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WOONSOCKET – The Woonsocket Police Department has offered a $500 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a masked individual who vandalized the city high school on Wednesday, Sept. 4 and...

Budget up, tax rate down for Pascoag fire, Toti renamed chairman

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BURRILLVILLE – Days after being the top vote-getter in the commission election, Chris Toti has been named chairman of the Pascoag Fire Commission. Toti, who held the chairmanship since he was first appointed to the...

Uninsured driver flips car onto side, flees on foot

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BURRILLVILLE – A Harrisville man driving an unregistered truck reportedly crashed the vehicle into a retaining wall on Iron Mine Road last week, flipping it onto its side before fleeing the scene on foot. Kevin...

Police chief issues challenge in BPAC 5K

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BURRILLVILLE – It will be a scenic run through the side streets of Burrillville to raise money for a worthy cause. And Col. Stephen Lynch wants to know which local emergency response team has what...